Lexden Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3

An exceptional six-bedroom Victorian villa occupying a prominent position in the heart of Lexden. Arranged over two storeys, the property offers approximately 4,370 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation, including a versatile annexe facility, complemented by two garages and a private south-facing garden.

The Property


Dating from circa 1850, 22 Lexden Road is an exceptional Victorian residence, distinguished by its elegant proportions, rich period detail and extensive family accommodation. Formerly the Royal Observer Corps building, the property was acquired by Lexden Restorations in 1996 and has changed hands only a few times throughout its history.

Over the past ten years, the current owners have thoughtfully refined and enhanced the house to a high standard, preserving its architectural character while introducing the comfort and practicality of contemporary living. A private, southerly-facing rear garden complements the accommodation.

Occupying a prime position in Old Lexden, the house is within walking distance of shops, schools, railway stations and the green spaces of Hilly Fields and Lexden Park.

Accommodation

A sweeping carriage driveway provides an impressive approach to the house. The entrance, framed by pilasters and crowned with a fanlight, opens into a vestibule and onwards to a welcoming reception hall. Victorian encaustic floor tiles, high ceilings, ornate plasterwork and deep skirting boards establish the character found throughout.

Positioned to either side of the hall, the drawing room and dining room are beautifully balanced in scale, each featuring a bay window and fireplace. Together, they provide elegant settings for both formal entertaining and everyday family life. Towards the rear of the hall are a cloakroom and stairs descending to the cellar.

At the heart of the house is a comprehensively appointed bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, designed and installed by Simons Kitchens. Carefully considered cabinetry is complemented by a remarkable feature: an original well, uncovered during the kitchen installation and now illuminated beneath a walk-on glass panel. An adjoining utility room provides access to one of the two garages.

The accommodation continues into a comfortable family room with a fireplace, which in turn leads to an impressive triple-aspect sitting room. Frequently used for entertaining, this wonderfully versatile space also offers potential for use as an annexe, with an inner lobby providing access to a wet room and the second garage.

The returning staircase rises to a light-filled first-floor landing, from which six double bedrooms and the family bathroom are accessed. The principal bedroom and two further bedrooms each benefit from an en-suite shower room, creating a generous arrangement for family and guests.

Outside

The sweeping in-and-out driveway provides ample parking and access to two garages, both equipped with power and lighting. To the rear, the private, southerly-facing garden provides an attractive setting for this distinguished period home.

The South facing rear garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and commences with a large sun terrace expanding the whole rear of the property. (The terrace that adjoins the kitchen has foundations that will support an extension. Please speak to a member of staff for further information.) The garden is bordered with established trees and laid to lawn with attractive central water feature.


What’s Nearby

Colchester Town Centre with shops and restaurants – walking distance
Schools - Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester Girls High, St Mary’s, Philip Morant, St Benedicts, Oxford House, Colchester High School, Hamilton Road Primary, Prettygate Primary – all walking distance. - Holmwood House – 2.1 miles - Bus stop to Ipswich school, Gosfield, Royal Hospital, St Joseph’s College and Ipswich School - all leave from within 0.5 of a mile from the house Colchester North and Town Stations – 1.2 miles (London Liverpool Street 50 mins) Mercury Theatre and cinemas – walking distance Hilly Fields Nature Reserve – walking distance Lexden Park Nature Reserve – walking distance