Inglis Road, Colchester, CO3

Part of our Signature collection, this beautifully presented 4/5 bedroom semi-detached period home is within walking distance of the city centre, with a stunning, landscaped south-facing garden and studio.

The house enjoys high ceilings with cornicing, ceiling roses and picture rails, with patterned tiles in the reception hall and original fireplaces. There is off road parking at the front of the property and the garden is absolutely delightful.

The highly decorative leaded light stained glass entrance door opens to a long hall with patterned tile floor and impressive staircase rising through the two upper floors. There is a useful storage cupboard and cloakroom with toilet and wash basin with ‘hidden’ window. This floor has ceiling heights of 9’8”.

At the front of the house is the dining room with a fireplace, large bay window and oak flooring. There are connecting doors to the sitting room which can also be accessed from the hall. The sitting room enjoys a central fireplace with adjacent shelving and decorative French doorway through to the garden room, which leads out to the garden.

At the end of the hall is the breakfast room, with a dual aspect and Chesney stove. A cupboard houses the gas fired boiler and hot water tank, whilst there are a range of high storage cupboards. The room is open through to the kitchen which is beautifully appointed with granite work surfaces over cupboard and drawer units. Above are wall mounted cupboards, whilst built-in appliances include a dishwasher and range cooker with extractor above, whilst there is space for a fridge/freezer. The utility has storage units with plumbing for a washing machine and space for further appliances.

The first floor landing has 9’ high ceilings and stairs leading up to the top floor. The principal bedroom is at the front with large bay window, two double door wardrobes and door to a recently fitted ensuite with walk-in shower, dual wash basins and wc. The second bedroom is at the rear with an attractive fireplace, double wardrobe and a small ensuite shower room. The third bedroom is a fantastic double with a fireplace and double wardrobe. Finally on this level is the bathroom with bath and independent shower above, wash basin and wc.

The second floor has a landing with large store and provides access into the loft space. The fourth bedroom is at the front with a box window. At the back is the fifth bedroom, which is currently used as a study with built-in shelving and an oak desk, with French doors opening to a balcony. The top floor has electric heating.

Outside
The front of the house has a low wall with railings and provides access to the block paved parking area. A side gate opens to a long pathway with outside tap and round to the rear paved patio which flows back to the garden room. The curved lawns have well stocked flower and shrub beds with a pergola and seat. At the rear is a further pergola and lawned area, with and abundance of plants and a 6’ x 4’ shed. Steps lead down to the other part of the garden, with a paved seating area under an established tree which leads to the studio. This measures 18’ x 9’ and has double glazed windows, underfloor heating, power and light connected and wi-fi. Adjoining is a useful garden store 8’10 x 8’ 2.


Location

Inglis Road is located between Lexden Road and Maldon Road and is well-known for the Victorian and Edwardian houses that line the streets. There are excellent schools nearby catering for a variety of ages whilst the nearest shops are found in Crouch Street where there is a Tesco Express and Guntons Delicatessen. Wider educational facilities extend to a sixth form college, Colchester institute and university of Essex.

The city centre has many national retailers and specialist shops with a good range of eateries and bars, two cinemas, two theatres and Castle Park. For the commuter, there are two railway stations providing mainline services to London Liverpool Street and also the coast.

Directions

Please use postcode CO3 3HU for SatNav.

Important Information

Council tax band – F
Services - Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are connected to the property.
EPC rating – TBA
Tenure – Freehold
Ref - COL240242/JDP