Part of our Signature collection, a superb first floor apartment located in this grand house, converted by Lexden Restoration, with commanding views over the lake to Lexden Park Nature Reserve.

This impressive property benefits from ceilings of over 11’, an abundance of storage including two cellar rooms and the kitchen and bathroom have been refurbished to a high standard.

The communal entrance serves the 5 flats in the building with an easy-rising, turning staircase to the first-floor lobby of. An entrance door with intercom opens to the main hall of No. 2. Within the characterful entrance is the airing cupboard and further storage cupboard. The main sitting/dining room is a truly impressive space with each area clearly defined. There is a feature marble fireplace with gas fire, ornate cornicing, ceiling rose and dado rail and French doors lead out onto the balcony.

The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room has been beautifully appointed with quality units and quartz worksurfaces to three walls. Built in appliances include a Bosch 4 ring induction hob with double oven below and glass and stainless-steel extractor unit above, integral fridge and separate freezer. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer.

The principle bedroom also has a dual aspect including a sash window to the rear overlooking the lake to Lexden Park. The room is extremely well equipped with built in wardrobes with 2 sets of storage cupboards above. The second bedroom is currently being used as a study but has a range of 3 double door wardrobes built into the recess with further storage cupboards above.

Finally, the bathroom has a tiled surround bath with independent shower above with glass screen, toilet and wash hand basin. There is a shelved recess with glass door and heated towel rail.

Outside
The property has two allocated parking spaces found at the side of the main building with further visitors parking on site. At the back of the building is a locked door that leads down to the basement. At the end of a long corridor is a lockable room divided in to two rooms 11’1” by 11’1” and through to a room 11’1” by 6’2” with a window. There appears to be power light and water in the cellar although this has not been verified by Fenn Wright.

The remainder of the grounds are communal and surround the lake creating a lovely area to enjoy.


Location

Lexden Road is one of Colchester's most sought after addresses with many fine homes and excellent schools found in the area, most within walking distance of the property. The city centre is about a mile away with Crouch Street shops, bars and restaurants including Guntons delicatessen and a Tesco express. The city centre is steeped in history with Roman walls and Norman castle, has an extensive range of bars, restaurants and cafes with a mixture of independent and national retailers and Fenwick department store. There are also theatres, cinemas, art galleries and music venues. Two railway stations provide access to the coast and a mainline service to London Liverpool Street within 45/50 minutes.

Directions

Please use the postcode CO3 3UF for SatNav.

Important Information

Tenure – we understand that the owner will hold a share of the freehold and that the apartment was issued with a 999 year lease in 1994.
Services – mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are connected to the property.
EPC rating – C
Council tax band – TBC
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