Maldon Road, Colchester

This exquisite four-bedroom Victorian residence is situated along one of Colchester's premier avenues, mere moments away from its vibrant city centre. Originating from the late 1800s, this meticulously maintained family abode seamlessly blends traditional charm with contemporary elegance. Recent enhancements include a rear extension, featuring a bespoke fitted kitchen boasting solid granite countertops, complemented by an expansive open-plan area conducive to dining, entertaining, and relaxation. The addition of skylights and ample windows imbues the space with a serene ambiance suffused with natural light. Beyond, bi-fold doors unveil a meticulously landscaped Mediterranean-inspired tiered garden, perfect for al fresco dining during the warmer seasons.

Upon entry through a composite door, a striking black-and-white tiled entrance hall welcomes residents, leading to a staircase ascending to the first floor. To the left, a cozy sitting room awaits, complete with wooden herringbone flooring, an inviting open fire, ornate coving and ceiling rose, and a bay window overlooking the frontage. Continuing onward, a versatile playroom adjoins, featuring another bay window to the side. Adjacent to this space lies the expansive open-plan family area, spanning an impressive 38 feet in length, offering flexible living spaces tailored to modern family life. Accessible from here are a separate utility room and cloakroom, enhancing practicality and convenience.

Ascending to the first floor reveals a master bedroom boasting a vaulted ceiling adorned with exposed timber beams, a wall of fitted wardrobes, an en-suite shower room, and picturesque garden views. The second double bedroom occupies a front-facing position, as does the remodelled family bathroom, while two additional bedrooms complete this level.

Externally, the property boasts block-paved parking accommodating two sizable vehicles to the front, with a side gate providing access to a spacious passageway ideal for bicycle and bin storage. This passage also leads to the enchanting landscaped rear garden, featuring tiered levels and patios leading to a cedar-clad home office.

Positioned on Maldon Road, renowned as one of Colchester's most sought-after thoroughfares, residents enjoy convenient proximity to the city centre and Crouch Street's shopping precinct. Esteemed educational institutions such as The Girls High School, Royal Grammar, Oxford House, St. Mary's, and the Sixth Form College are easily accessible, alongside Colchester's North Station, less than a mile away, offering swift access to London's Liverpool Street within 50 minutes. Moreover, the property benefits from excellent connectivity to the A12 in both southbound and northbound directions, with junctions 27 and 26 conveniently nearby.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 11'6'' x 6'2'' (3.5m x 1.9m)
Black and white tiled floor, twisting staircase to first floor, designer radiator. Understairs cupboard, cupboard housing consumer unit and meters.

SITTING ROOM - 12' x 11'8'' (3.7m x 3.6m) plus bay
Open fire with slate inset and hearth with limestone surround. Herringbone wooden flooring, designer radiator, television point. Decorative cornice and coving, bay window to front.

PLAYROOM - 11'5'' x 7'2'' (3.5m x 2.2m) plus bay
Radiator, recessed lighting, bay window to side.

KITCHEN AREA - 13' x 11' (4m x 3.4m)
Bespoke kitchen comprising of a range of cupboards and drawers under solid granite worktop with matching upstand and white and black tiled splashbacks, wall mounted units above. One and a half inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, five ringed 'Smeg' cooker with glass splashbacks and extractor above. Two eye level built in convection ovens, space for American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, underfloor heating, opening into:

DINING AREA - 11'3'' x 9' (3.4m x 2.7m)
Skylight, door to utility, window to rear, opening into:

LIVING AREA - 17'4'' x 14'7'' (5.3m x 4.4m)
Sky lantern, television point, window to side, underfloor heating, bi fold doors to rear.

UTILITY ROOM - 8' x 5'4'' (2.4m x 1.6m)
Solid granite worktop with cupboards under and above, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Cupboard housing underfloor heating controls, tiled floor with underfloor heating, door to side.

CLOAKROOM - 7'3'' x 2'5'' (2.2m x 0.7m)
Low level WC, hand basin with mixer tap, extractor. Tiled floor with underfloor heating, window to side.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING - 11'8'' x 2'5'' (3.6m x 0.7m)
Radiator, loft access, window to side.

MASTER BEDROOM - 13' x 10'3'' (4m x 3.1m) to wardrobes
Four double fitted wardrobes, radiator, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, window to rear.

ENSUITE - 6'7'' x 2'7'' (2m x 0.8m)
Low level WC, hand wash basin, tiled splashbacks, shower cubicle with shower above. Tiled floor, extractor, window to side.

BEDROOM - 2 - 12'2'' x 11'9'' (3.7m x 3.6m)
Designer radiator, window to front.

BATHROOM - 8'6'' x 6' (2.6m x 1.8m)
Low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap with cupboard and drawers under and marble top above. Tiled side of bath with shower above, marble effect splashback tiling. Heated towel rail, recessed lighting, window to front.

BEDROOM - 3 - 12' x 8'9'' (3.7m x 2.7m)
Radiator, window to rear.

BEDROOM - 4 - 9'2'' x 6'7'' (2.8m x 2m)
Radiator, window to side.

GARDEN OFFICE - 16'5'' x 10' (5m x 3m)
Heater, window to side, bi folds to front.

OUTSIDE -
To the front of the property there is block paved parking for two good size cars. To the side is an electrical vehicle charging PodPoint. A side gate gives access to an enchanting landscaped rear garden where tiered levels and patios lead to the cedar-clad home office.

AGENTS NOTE -
Local Authority - Colchester City Council.

Broadband Availability - Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - March 2024.
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available mobile service in the area is provided by EE, Three, O2 & Vodafone. (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - March 2024.

Utilities -
Mains Electric / Gas Fired Central Heating / Open Fire to Sitting Room / Mains Water /Mains Sewerage.

Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick

Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map - checked March 2024. The property is at high risk of surface water flooding and very low risk of flooding from rivers and the sea.

Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked March 2024 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to currents laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.