Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3

Welcome to a captivating Victorian gem nestled in the heart of Lexden, a highly coveted area in Colchester. This semi-detached four bedroom home is a harmonious blend of period charm and modern elegance. It is an ideal haven for families seeking a blend of character rich style, comfort, and local convenience.

As you approach this handsome box bay fronted red-brick home, you are greeted by a charming façade adorned with quaint sash bay windows and a lush laurel hedge, offering an excellent sense of privacy.

Step inside, and you are greeted by a spacious entrance hall with 2.5m ceiling height, decorated cornices and stained glassed door. This leads you to a light-filled living room at the front, a well proportioned and flexible second reception behind and the large open-plan kitchen / breakfast room at the rear.

The living room has a large bay window which, combined with those high ceilings, creates an airy ambiance, while the feature (gas) fireplace and wooden-style flooring add a touch of warmth and sophistication.

Adjacent to the living room, you'll find a versatile family room generously proportioned to accommodate a variety of uses. With ample natural light and built-in cabinets, it's a perfect space for work or study.

The heart of the home, however, is the superb space of the open-plan kitchen/breakfast room. Equipped with modern appliances and sleek tiled flooring, this space is perfect for both culinary adventures and family gatherings. French doors here lead directly to the well manicured garden, inviting the outdoors in. The practical utility room and separate shower room complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor houses three generously-sized bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The principal bedroom and second bedrooms are particularly spacious, promising restful nights. The third bedroom at the rear is not shy either and has a lovely outlook over the rear garden, its own stylish fireplace, shelving and an airing cupboard.

The top floor presents a fourth bedroom, bathed in natural light from the skylight, offering flexibility for guest accommodation, a playroom or easily accessible essential storage.

Step outside to the rear garden and you will find a verdant oasis perfect for summer entertaining. The garden is really well maintained, with a variety of herbaceous and perennial plants and a path leading to the garage that sits at the rear of the plot (entire width). The garage, equipped with lighting and power, offers space for parking and a further parking space is available at the rear of the property.

Hallway

6.58m x 1.4m

A spacious, welcoming and light filled introduction to this Victorian property, the entrance hall is approached through a stained glass decorated wood panelled front door. It has wood style flooring under foot and stairs that lead up to the first floor, from here you can access the box bay fronted reception room, the dining room and the large kitchen / breakfast room to the rear.

Living room

3.63m x 3.71m

Defined by its box bay fronted window, 2.5m ceiling height, picture rail and ceiling rose this charming retreat at the front of the house is fitted with wood styled flooring and has a gas feature fireplace with marble half and timber surround.

Kitchen / Breakfast room

5.32m x 6.48m

Incorporating a part vaulted side extension in the early 2000's this open and light filled hub of the home is a delight. The kitchen itself is fitted with a range of light grey fronted shaker styled units comprised of cupboards and drawers with roll top work surface, tiled splash back and matching wall mounted cabinets. A stainless steel extractor hood sits above space for a gas fired rangemaster cooker and there is also space for a tall fridge / freezer. Here there is also a water softener housed beneath the counter top. Your sink lies in front of a large window to the rear over looking the garden.

French doors with two Velux windows above lead outside and flooring is tiled.

Utility room

2.67m x 2.04m

The utility room provides excellent functionality with square edge work surface tiled splashback above plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Opposite this is a butler sink with storage beneath and full height double fronted shelved storage cupboard. Flooring is tiled and a personal door leads out side with adjacent window.

Dining room

3.67m x 3.19m

A versatile room of excellent proportions with two windows to the side elevation. There is a full range of built-in cupboards and display shelving and fitted wood styled flooring.

Shower room

2.86m x 0.87m

This practical ground floor shower room is fully tiled and is comprised of WC, vanity sink, fully enclosed walk-in shower cubicle with thermostatic tap, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Landing

The first floor landing enjoys a continuation of the excellent ceiling height and has a range of storage cupboards built beneath carpeted stairs that lead up to the second floor. At the front a double glazed sash window is found and from here you will be able to access three first floor bedrooms and the bathroom.

First bedroom

3.63m x 3.47m

(plus box bay window)

A box bay fronted first bedroom with 2.5m ceiling height and ornate Victorian fireplace. This bedroom is carpeted.

Second bedroom

3.66m x 3.48m

A second double bedroom with sash window to the rear elevation and ornate central feature Victorian fireplace.

Third bedroom

3.74m x 3.02m

A third generously sized bedroom with sash window to the rear elevation, central feature Victorian fireplace with shelving built in the recess to the left-hand side. A large shelved airing cupboard is also found here and flooring is carpeted.

Attic room / guest bedroom

3.15m x 4.68m

Another superb light filled space, this flexible room could serve as a guest bedroom, playroom or home office very easily. It has accessible storage into the Eaves (front and back) and a large Velux window to the rear.

Front Garden

The frontage of this property is well-screened from the road with red brick low level wall and mature shrubbery behind leading to a step up to a predominantly paved front garden. This in turn leads to the vestibule porch on the left and to a secure gate on the right leading around to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

The rear garden commences with a paved patio area with central walkway retained by grass lawn to the double doors that access the detached double garage at the rear of the plot. It has flower borders with established blooming flowers set amongst small shrubs and is approximately 70' from the back of the property to the double garage.

Parking - Garage

Double garage of 5.43m x 4.40 with roller door to the front elevation, French doors leading out to the garden with adjacent window. Light and power connected.

Parking - Off street

The sellers have a license agreement for a parking space at the rear of the home.