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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Creffield Road, Lexden, Colchester, CO3
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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
2,281 sq ft / 212 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • A Handsome Four Bedroom Double Fronted Detached Victorian Villa
  • In The Heart Of Old Lexden, Colchester's Most In Demand District
  • Two Impressive Reception Rooms
  • Boasting Circa 2500sqft of accommodation
  • High Specification Kitchen-Family Room With Underfloor Heating
  • Boot Room, Utility & Ground Floor Cloakroom
  • Rare Advantage Of A Cellar
  • Four Excellent Double Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Shower Room To Master Bedroom
  • First Floor Family Bathroom

A prestigious instruction, this handsome four-bedroom double-fronted Victorian villa commands an excellent position within the heart of Colchester's most desirable city centre district - Lexden. Approaching 2500 sqft of accommodation, it offers expansive bedroom and reception space complimented with imposing high ceilings and an abundance of charm and elegance. Moments from some of the country's most desirable schooling, it offers excellent private and comprehensive educational choices. The property is also a stone's throw from our historic and vibrant city centre, home to an array of independent boutiques, shops/stores, bars and restaurants.

Internally, a large and inviting entrance hall awaits, providing access to all ground floor accommodation. An impressive 31ft kitchen-family room is showcased, with a central bay window and a tasteful, recently fitted kitchen complete with enviable specifications and underfloor heating. This home boasts two generous large reception rooms, one which would serve perfectly as a separate formal dining room. To the rear of the property, an additional large room is featured and presents itself as the ideal playroom, boot room or ground-floor study. There is also the added benefit of a ground floor cloak and utility room, as well as the unusual find of a cellar - perfect for storage. Residing on the first floor are four generous double bedrooms. The master bedroom is spoilt with bespoke 'his and her' cabinetry and the added luxury of an en-suite bathroom. A generous four-piece family bathroom services the remainder of the house.

Outside, a private and enclosed rear garden is on offer. The garden is formed by an expansive patio an ideal space for outdoor dining and seating furniture. The remainder is predominately laid to lawn, with secure side access and boundaries formed by panel fencing and imposing brick walls. Off-road parking is available for multiple vehicles on a private driveway positioned to the front of the property.

This a very rare addition to the open market and viewings can be arranged via one of our consultants without delay.



Ground Floor


Entrance Hall
Entrance door to front aspect, inset storage, radiator, stairs rising to first floor (with access to lower ground floor cellar), doors and access to:

Kitchen/Family Room
31' 4" x 13' 9" (9.55m x 4.19m) Traditional sash window to front and side aspect, parquet flooring with underfloor heating, window, a modern fitted Callerton kitchen comprising of; downlighters, inset spotlights, central island with granite work surfaces over, insert sink and contrasting mixer tap over, a range of fitted base and eye level units with continued granite worksurfaces over copper splashback a range of integrated appliances including; fridge/freezer, dishwasher, range style oven cooker with extractor fan over, larder cupboard & drawers

Reception Room
19' 3" x 13' 8" (5.87m x 4.17m) Traditional sash window to front aspect, x2 radiator, communication points, access via double doors to:

Formal Dining Room
15' 10" x 12' 0" (4.83m x 3.66m) Traditional sash window to rear aspect, radiator

Boot/Play/Study Room
12' 9" x 12' 6" (3.89m x 3.81m) Double glazed sash window to side aspect, double glazed patio doors to rear garden, inset spotlights, ceramic tiled flooring, recently replaced flat roof, doors and access to:

Utility Room/Rear Lobby
Secure garden side access, plumbing & space for washing machine, tumble dryer, extractor fan, ceramic tiled flooring

Ground Floor Cloakrooom
Traditional sash window to side aspect, pedestal wash hand basin, W.C., extractor fan, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator.

First Floor


Landing
Stairs to the ground floor, doors and access to:

Principal Bedroom
19' 2" x 13' 9" (5.84m x 4.19m) Double glazed bay window to front aspect, feature cast iron fireplace, two radiators, bespoke 'his and her' wardrobes, door and access to:

En-Suite Bathroom
Traditional sash window to front aspect, W.C., panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin, ceramic tiled flooring, extractor fan, tiled walls, wall mounted heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two
19' 1" x 13' 9" (5.82m x 4.19m) Double glazed bay window to front aspect, radiator.

Bedroom Three
11' 9" x 11' 9" (3.58m x 3.58m) Traditional sash window to rear aspect, feature cast iron fireplace, inset storage, radiator

Bedroom Four
12' 0" x 12' 00" (3.66m x 3.66m) Traditional sash window to rear aspect, radiator

Family Bathroom
Family bathroom suite comprising of traditional sash window to rear aspect, panel bath, W.C, shower cubicle with tiled wall finish, further tiled walls and ceramic tiled flooring, wall mounted heated towel rail, loft access above

Outside, Garden & Parking
Outside private and enclosed rear garden is on offer. The garden is formed by an expansive patio an ideal space for outdoor dining and seating furniture. The remainder is predominately laid to lawn, with secure side access and boundaries formed by panel fencing and imposing brick walls. Off-road parking is available for multiple vehicles on a private driveway, positioned to the front of the property.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on March 3, 2022

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