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4 Bedroom detached house ● Victoria Road, Lexden ● £650,000
A 1930s four bedroom detached home in the centre of Lexden, a short walk to the City Centre and all Lexden schools and Philip Morant Secondary School. Accommodation includes vaulted entrance hall, kitchen/family room, lounge, dining room, en-suite and
A 1930s four bedroom detached home in the centre of Lexden, conveniently located only a short walk to the City Centre and all Lexden schools. Accommodation includes vaulted entrance hall, kitchen/family room, lounge, dining room, en-suite and family bathroom. The property has a secluded and secure south-east facing rear garden and off road parking for up to three vehicles.
This is a solid and sturdy detached home in Victoria Road, that is said to be, one of the friendliest communities in the whole of Lexden and a very popular sought after location. A home that would be equally suitable for a couple or family with young children.
INSIDE
The whole house feels light, airy and solidly built. There is still an abundance of original features keeping the character of when the property was first built. From the entrance porch you enter into an impressive reception hall and staircase with high vaulted ceiling. Doors lead into a good sized lounge to the front of the property, with gas fire and featured fireplace that could easily be replaced with a multi-fuel/log burning stove. Off the hall is also the downstairs cloakroom, access to the rear dining room with patio doors onto the decked area and garden. Finally there is a door leading to a spacious kitchen/family room with an array of cupboards, good level of solid wood worktop, gas hob, single oven, sink with drainer, space for a tall fridge freezer and/or undercounter fridge or freezer and , electrics and plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The configuration works equally as well if you had the dining room at the back of the kitchen and then the family room where the dining room is currently.
On the first floor are two single bedrooms to the front, to the rear is a good size second double bedroom, and the main bedroom with en-suite bathroom (panel bath and shower overhead, vanity unit, hand basin and WC). To the right of the landing is family bathroom (with free standing bath with shower overhead, vanity unit, hand basin and WC) and a separate WC and hand basin.
OUTSIDE
The front garden is screened by mature hedging with a tarmac drive providing parking for up to three vehicles, leading to the front open porch. On the right hand side of the front drive is access to the enclosed south-east facing rear garden incorporating a decked patio leading out onto a lawn enclosed by high hedging providing a high level of privacy. The rear garden is approximately 45-50ft in depth. To the right of the rear garden is a garage which is now a good size garden shed providing plenty of storage for garden furniture and garden tools.
LOCATION
Victoria Road is found in this most popular residential area of Lexden. The area has an abundance of reputable private and state schools catering for most ages. Colchester City centre is approximately a 15 minute walk, with nearby Crouch Street providing useful shops including delicatessen, pharmacy and a Tesco Express, two local public houses, and a selection of eateries.
The City centre itself having an abundance of national retailers, boutique and specialist shops. The City has a vibrant nightlife with many restaurants and bars catering for all most tastes and ages, there is a multi-screen cinema and two theatres.
For the commuter Colchester has a main line railway station with services terminating at London Liverpool Street, at peak time less than an hours journey.
TENURE - Freehold
COUNCIL TAX - E
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Colchester
SERVICES
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- Property reference CWR080212965
- Tenure Freehold
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- Energy rating C
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Nick Curtis
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Without a doubt there are two large driving forces for people moving to the area. The excellent range of private and state schools. The grammar schools annually top the league tables across the country. The range of private schools offer a more tailored education and are exceptionally well sought after. The second, being value for money, although, as the town grows, house prices within the area look to rise steadily within the coming years.
- £359,169 Average price paid Source: Land registry
- 1,280 Registered applicants with branch Source: Chewton Rose
- 3,311 Properties sold in last twelve months Source: Land registry
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The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by chewton rose. Please contact the chewton rose office directly to obtain full property particulars and any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 and The Home Information Pack Regulations 2007.
The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by chewton rose. Please contact the chewton rose office directly to obtain full property particulars and any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 and The Home Information Pack Regulations 2007.
