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5 Bedroom detached house ● Lexden, CO3 ● £1,288,000
A substantial five bedroom detached home in the heart of old Lexden, nestled next to Lexden Springs nature reserve. It enjoys quietude and privacy, occupying a 0.4 acre plot with a stunning south facing garden. Set back from the lane via long gated drive
A substantial five bedroom detached property in the heart of old Lexden, nestled next to Lexden Springs nature reserve. The residence enjoys quietude occupying a 0.4 acre plot with a stunning south facing garden and set back from the lane accessed via long gated driveway.
This home is sequestered behind an electric gated private driveway of approximately 130ft that includes a double garage, brick store and parking for multiple vehicles with the backdrop of a beautiful ornamental garden and period high red brick walls. The accommodation approaches approximately 3500sqft and in brief comprises of a spacious hallway leading to a capacious sitting room, dining room, ground floor office / bedroom complete with an en-suite, Wc and kitchen breakfast room which in turn leads to the utility, cellar and garden room.
A solid oak staircase leads to the first floor where a generous landing leads to four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principle bedroom and second bedroom both include en-suites and an array built in wardrobes.
The exceptional garden is perhaps the jewel in the crown of this stunning home. A substantial paved terrace surrounds the rear of the property that steps up to the beautifully mature landscaped garden which is interspersed with an abundance of colourful trees, flower displays and borders including a magnificent magnolia tree acting as a central focus point purposely positioned in the centre of an oriental zen garden. A larger substantial sun terrace sits to the east of the house, ideal for el fresco dining with further seating areas accessed via the garden room and sitting room. The garden and terrace faces a south by south easterly orientation and enjoys plenty of natural light perfect in the warmer months.
TENURE - Freehold
COUNCIL TAX - G
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Colchester
SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage
- WHATft S NEARBY
- The property is a leisurely stroll into the City centre with good shopping facilities, restaurants, cinema and galleries. Within a short walk is a local convenience store for everyday needs and Colchester North mainline station is less than 2 miles away.Adjacent the property is Lexden Springs Nature Reserve, known locally as 'The Loop'. A site of 1.8 hectares. The meadow is rich in wild flowers, including Harebell, Pignut and Devil’s-bit scabious, and is alive with butterflies on sunny days. At the base of the slope is a pond fed by a natural spring – a stream from it leads to a marshy areaA short walk is Lexden Park Local Nature Reserve at 7 hectares, with ancient woodland, a pond and meadow in the middle of the site. It is a haven for walkers and lovers of fauna and flora. Part of the site is designated a scheduled ancient monument which is the Lexden Dyke Middle. It is within easy reach of a variety of schools. Colchester County High School for Girls and Colchester Royal Grammar school two of the top schools in the country. Excellent private and state schools including Holmwood House, St. Mary's, Oxford House, Colchester High School, Philip Morant, St Benedicts, Home Farm Primary School and the Sixth Form College.
- WITHIN EASY REACH
- Less than a 5 min drive is rhe A12, which connects with the M25, heads south towards London or north to Ipswich with Stansted being the nearest airport. Towards the Essex and Suffolk border is "Constable Country," the landscape immortalised by the great painter John Constable.The coast is also within easy reach. Nearby coastal towns and villages of interest include Mersea Island, Brightlingsea and Frinton. Mersea with its famous Oysters, sailing and water sports. Frinton with its glorious sandy, clean and safe beach, A haven for dogs walkers from October to May. The pretty seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold are only an 60 and 80 minutes away, respectively and an ideal retreat for weekends enjoying the sun, sand and seafood.Ipswich, St Joseph’s, Ipswich High School, The Royal Hospital School and Gosfield are notable schools within easy reach of Colchester.For a variety of national and boutique shopping, outside of the wide variety available in Colchester, are nearby Chelmsford, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds
- Property reference CWR080213111
- Tenure Freehold
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- Energy rating B
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Matthew Sutton
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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.
