Lexden Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3

A very well presented, un-listed five bedroom family home occupying an elevated position with views across Lexden Spring. The property comes with no chain.

History

Believed to date back to the early 16th century, and once would have formed part of Lexdon Manor, home to the Papillion family, before being sympathetically converted into two dwellings in the early 1960s. Although unlisted, the property boasts a wealth of original features; with exposed beams, open fireplaces and carved mantels. It has recently undergone a refurbishment throughout and is presented in immaculate condition.


Accommodation

Ground floor

On entering the front vestibule, with coat cupboard and guest cloakroom, the house opens out into a large reception hall with original fireplace. Leading off to the left is the formal, double aspect, sitting room which is generous and bright, with a feature bay window overlooking the front garden, and original fireplace with log burner.

Across the hallway to the right of the property, the cosy family room; boasting a traditional inglenook fireplace and log burner; organically flows through to the dining room, with its beautiful parquet flooring and glass lantern ceiling, and then onto the fabulous family-sized kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen is in the traditional shaker style comprising of a large central island and feature arches above the work units and range oven. French doors open out onto the walled courtyard with steps leading up to the rear garden.


First floor

Ascending to the first floor, the large landing area is equipped with a number of useful storage cupboards, and fans out along a galleried corridor to the five bedrooms. Bedroom one is spacious and airy, with large fitted wardrobes and another delightful bay window overlooking Spring Park. The remaining four bedrooms are spacious and bright, all with fitted wardrobes, and serviced by a fantastic family bathroom with marble fittings. A quirky addition to the first floor, are three access doors from the landing which lead out onto the rear garden.

Outside

Occupying an elevated position, above street level, with views across Lexden Springs, the property is set behind a walled entrance with electric gates leading onto a shingle driveway, providing ample space for parking.

Rear garden

Bordered by mature trees and planting, the secluded and private south facing garden, with its terraced seated area, benefits from the sun throughout the day.