4 bed detached house for sale

Lexden Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex CO6

As part of our Signature collection is this outstanding Grade II Listed detached cottage with a plot of approximately 1/3 of an acre offered to a high standard with a wealth of beams and features, manicured gardens, an excellent kitchen with bi-fold doors, ample parking and garage in a highly desired village location.

The property has two entrances and the door to the side leads to a hallway with tiled flooring and double glazed windows looking onto the garden and in turn leading to the fabulous kitchen area with underfloor heating, a range of contemporary modern units with granite work surfaces and ample storage, inset ceramic hob with pop up downdraught extractor and pan drawers under, inset one and a half bowl sink with mixer taps, eye level oven and combination oven, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, full width bi-fold doors out to the patio terrace and there are stairs leading to the first floor.

A door from the kitchen leads to the utility room which has wooden work surfaces, inset sink with mixer taps, plumbing for washing machine, storage and a double glazed window and door leading to the rear garden. A further door leads to the garage which has an electric door to the front.

Stairs from the kitchen lead to a bedroom with a window to the rear and also a shower room comprising wash hand basin, WC, shower cubicle, chrome heated towel rail and roof light window.

From the side entrance the dining room has picture windows and French doors leading onto the patio terrace, exposed beams, tiled flooring and a further staircase leading to the first floor.

The lounge is located to the front and again has a wealth of exposed beams, two leaded light windows to the front and a further entrance door. There is a useful storage cupboard and the lounge features a large redbrick fireplace with inset log burner and an alcove.

The study has leaded light windows to the front and side, a bookcase and a dresser unit with cupboards and drawers. A second reception room can also be accessed from the lounge and the dining room and has windows to the front and side, exposed beams and also features an attractive brick fireplace with inset log burner. There is also a ground floor shower room which comprises shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin, window to the side and a chrome heated towel rail.

On the first floor of the main building there is a landing with beams, brickwork, a hidden door to a large attic with under eaves storage and access to three further bedrooms with the principal bedroom being located to the right and having a vaulted ceiling, built-in wardrobes, storage cupboard and an interesting doorway which leads to a large attic space with under eaves storage, and a further door which leads to an en-suite bathroom comprising panel bath with shower over, WC, vanity wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail and airing cupboard.

Bedroom two has a cast iron fireplace with pine surround set into a brick chimney breast with alcove storage cupboard and leaded light window to the front.

Bedroom three also has a leaded light window to the front, exposed beams and features a dressing room with storage and a window to the side.

Outside
The property has well maintained gardens of approximately 1/3 of an acre with a shingle driveway to the front providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles and a storage area. There is also a large well maintained lawn area with fruit trees, wood store and children’s play area.

The driveway leads to a single garage to the side and there is gated side access to the left which leads to the rear garden, which again has been very well tended and is mainly laid to lawn with a patio terrace surrounding the rear of the property and a further wood store, three garden sheds and flower and shrub borders.

Location

The property is situated in this sought-after village of West Bergholt just to the north of Colchester city. Within the village there is a highly regarded primary school, doctors surgery, pharmacy, two convenience stores and two public houses.

The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25 and the nearby station at Colchester North provides services to London's Liverpool Street Station.

Directions

Please use postcode CO6 3BT for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – F EPC Rating - tbc
Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. The property has solar panels which assist towards the running costs of the home.
Tenure - Freehold
Our ref - COL260198