5 bedroom detached house for sale

Part of our Signature collection, this 5 bedroom detached property has been substantially extended and improved over the past few years to offer nearly 3,000 sq ft. of accommodation. Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac, there are excellent schools nearby.

The house benefits from replacement double glazing and gas fired central heating, and also has off road parking and a detached double garage with access off both Lexden Court and Lockhart Avenue. Of particular merit is the extended drawing room with principal bedroom above, which is currently used as a games room, whilst the kitchen has been extended and re-fitted in recent years.

The house is entered from via the lobby with space for coats and boots, with stairs rising to the first floor. At the front is a study which leads to an office. The dining room enjoys a dual aspect with a bay window and double doors lead through to the sitting room. This has a central fireplace with wood burning stove, French doors opening to the garden and a door into the hall.

The drawing room has a triple aspect and leads through to the conservatory with doors out to the garden. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with Corian worksurfaces and ample storage, with space for a fridge/freezer. Built-in appliances include a 5-ring gas hob with light and extractor over with oven beneath, integral dishwasher. There is space for a table and a dual aspect with door leading out. The gas fired boiler is within a wall mounted cupboard and there is also a cupboard under the stairs. The utility room/cloakroom has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, sink and a wc.

On the first floor is a large landing with airing cupboard and access into the loft space. The dual aspect principal bedroom is currently used as a games room and benefits from built-in storage and ensuite facilities. The second bedroom is also a good size double bedroom with a larger ensuite with bath, shower, wc and wash basin. Two further double bedrooms have built-in storage, with the larger also having a wash basin, whilst there is a smaller fifth double bedroom. The bathroom has a bath and shower with wc and wash basin.

Outside
To the front of the house is a block paved driveway with parking which leads to the double garage (23’3 x 19’9) with an up and over door, power and light connected. On the rear of the garage are two further up and over doors which can be accessed from Lochart Avenue.

At the side of the garage is a workshop (13’ x 8’). A path and gate lead round to the paved side area and the rear garden, where there is a rose bed and lawns with further paved patio including a covered area outside the kitchen door.


Location

Lexden Court is in a residential area off Lexden Road, less than a mile from Colchester city centre. The area is well known for excellent schooling, with many within walking distance of the property. There are also areas of open space with the hilly fields suitable for dog walking. On the outskirts of the city centre is Crouch Street with a variety of specialists shops including Guntons delicatessen and a Tesco express, plus bars and restaurants. Also in the centre are cinemas, theatres and Castle Park. For the commuter, a walk across the hilly fields takes you towards Colchester mainline railway station with services to London Liverpool Street.

Directions

Using a Sat Nav with the postcode CO3 3QP and the property can be found in the far right corner of Lexden Court.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - E
Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - E