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Sold STCListed 221 days
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About
Oxford Lodge is a striking late Victorian residence, showcasing an abundance of period charm and architectural detail. The property comes with no chain.
The property is distinguished by its attractive façade, featuring decorative bargeboards and fish scale roof tiles that enhance its historic character.
Inside, the home offers beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, with notably high ceilings throughout, creating a wonderful sense of space and light.
Large sash windows are a particular feature, flooding the interiors with natural light while reinforcing the home’s elegant Victorian heritage.
Accommodation Ground floor There are three reception rooms that provide excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining.
To the rear of the house is the kitchen with a door giving access to the garden. Completing the ground floor is a shower room with w/c.
The property also benefits from a cellar, offering useful additional storage or potential for further use, subject to requirements.
First floor Upstairs, three good-sized bedrooms continue the theme of light and space, complemented by the same high ceilings found throughout the home.
All bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom and separate w/c (this room would lend itself to an en-suite) There is a remote controlled ladder that gives access a converted loft which has two skylight windows.
Outside Externally, the property is approached by a private driveway allowing parking for two cars. The landscaped rear garden faces East enjoys a mature setting.
Oxford Lodge presents a rare opportunity to acquire a handsome and characterful Victorian home in one of Colchester’s most sought-after areas.
WHATS NEARBY The property is a short stroll into the City centre with good shopping facilities, restaurants, cinema and galleries.
It is within easy reach of Ofsted outstanding schools, Colchester County High School for Girls and Colchester Royal Grammar school two of the top schools in the country.
There is also a range of excellent private and state schools, St. Mary's, Oxford House and the Sixth Form College. The house benefits from being within the Hamilton Road Primary school catchment area.
WITHIN EASY REACH The A12 which connects with the M25, heads south towards London or North to Ipswich. Stanstead, the nearest airport is a 50 minute drive away.
Towards the Essex and Suffolk border is ' Constable Country' a landscape immortalised by the great painter John Constable.
The popular Suffolk coastline of Aldeburgh and Southwold are also within easy reach.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Oxford Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3
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