7 bedroom detached house

Possibly the finest property in one of the oldest parts of Colchester. An excellent and rare opportunity to acquire this stunning late Victorian Villa, boasting 4115 sq.ft of accommodation over four levels.
There is the added benefit of a single storey three bedroom annexe – perfect for consolidating families into one home or, as is current, providing a useful rental income, being currently on a rolling tenancy at £880 pcm.
This home is conveniently located for all everyday needs and amenities. Walking distance to Colchester Town Station (with direct trains to London), a variety of local supermarkets, schools, doctor’s surgeries, playing fields, Castle Park, and the City Centre.

THE HOME
Ground Floor
A solid oak entrance gate leads up to the front door with custom-made stained glass insets. Immediately you gain a sense of elegance and grandeur found in this beautiful period home.
The spacious hall boasts original tiled flooring and period features. All of the wide staircases are original Victorian. To the right, is the home office/study with a useful cloakroom. To the left is the spacious 32 ft lounge with panelled walls and ornamental ceiling plaster work (original/restored). At the rear of the hall to the right, is the music room, a perfect place to relax, with open fire and mosaic ceramic flooring. This room also has the door to the downstairs w/c.
At the rear base of the stairs is the access to the cellar. Split into two rooms, one being the plant room with boiler and general storage, the other, shelved currently for wine and spirits.
To the rear of the hall is the door leading to the large, 31 ft, kitchen/diner. This has been extended to create a light and airy space, with the ability to have a large 8 seater table. The room features underfloor heating.

First Floor – Comprising three bedrooms and bathroom
Master Bedroom - This was originally two bedrooms but has now been opened up to create an exceptionally large room. If the dividing wall was reinstated then you’d still have two large double bedrooms. A light room, dual aspect, mahogany and mixed wood parquet flooring and walk in wardrobe. Bedroom 2 is a double. Bedroom 3 is a double with en-suite – shower, basin and toilet.
Main bathroom – This is a wet room benefitting from underfloor heating, double vanity sink, semi-sunken bath, toilet, urinal and double shower with jet sprays and hand held shower. Tiled in Welsh slate With Perrin & Rowe pewter fixtures and Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware

Second Floor – Bedroom 4 - double bedroom, and laundry room that can extend into the attic space providing useful storage space.
 
Annexe
With its own entrance from the rear garden or via a door from the kitchen/diner.
• 3 bedrooms (2 double, one single) all with roof lights
• Kitchen diner
• French doors onto garden
• Bathroom - Shower room, basin and toilet.
• Energy Rating D

REAR GARDEN
There is off road parking for two small vehicles or one large, via an electric secure gate on Winnock Road. Additional parking is available for on road with resident's permits. Power supply on drive (allowing for easy installation of a charging point for an electric vehicle)
The garden wraps to the side and rear of the property and is beautifully landscaped to provide privacy, and a variety of ‘secret’ and open areas to enjoy the summer sun and evening alfresco eating. An established garden, with well-stocked medicinal and culinary herb area. There is an extremely quaint original Victorian summer house that has been lovingly restored with mahogany inside, and a copper roof.

LOCATION
The Property is situated close to the city centre in the Victorian “New town” area, but within easy reach of many seaside towns, the nearest being Mersea Island, which is a short 15 minute drive away

It is 1.5 miles from Essex University and within walking distance of many of Colchester primary and secondary schools, including the Royal Grammar School. The closest school is Thomas Lord Audley School, 0.4 miles away

Nearest stations
Colchester Town – 0.2 miles
Hythe – 0.8 miles
Colchester North – 1.3 miles