2 bed Flat For Sale £350,000
Boydens are pleased to bring to the market this period two/three bedroom apartment situated just off Lexden Road. This much sought after property is in an unique arc of six art deco buildings each divided into four apartments and is in a conservation area, the property has been tastefully renovated and still benefits from many of its original period features.
Accessed into a private ground floor entrance hall with Merbau, 22mm thick, hardwood flooring where there is enough space to lay down shoes and hang up coats, there is a secondary glazed window overlooking a flower bed. Carpeted stairs lead to the first floor where the Merbau flooring is inlaid with Maple stepped cornicing and architrave throughout the first floor except in the kitchen and shower room. You are greeted by a spacious landing with an opening to the left into the dining space which benefits from three secondary glazed windows which are easterly facing under which is an ornate radiator. To the left the space opens into the lounge area which has a bespoke Travertine fireplace with a Burley flueless gas log burner. A large secondary window looks over the frontage under which there is an ornate radiator. There is also a door from here, which leads to a balcony which benefits from evening sun. From the dining room double doors lead into the kitchen space. The units are natural wood with inset stainless steel sink, electric fan assisted oven and Smeg gas hob and extractor hood, there is also integrated dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer and a storage cupboard. The South facing double glazed french doors lead onto the balcony.
On the other side of the landing are two double sized bedrooms, the principal bedroom benefiting from a cloak cupboard and two double wardrobes, all five doors having full length mirrors. Both bedrooms have secondary glazing with ornate radiators underneath. The family shower room offers a large walk in double shower cubicle, vanity style wash hand basin, close couple W.C, electric shaving point and ornate radiator.
From the dining area stairs lead to the converted loft space which has previously been used as a third bedroom, this space has two south facing Velux windows, eaves storage, combination gas boiler, radiator and fitted two double and a single wardrobe.
Externally the property benefits from a garden to the front which has a gate of the Rising Sun and a pathway leading to the front door, the borders consist of a well manicured hedge rows and there are small flower beds under the windows.
The property is sold with a 50% share of the freehold company which owns both the first floor and the ground floor flat in which the owners of each are the directors of the company to which there is a long lease sold within this sale for the apartment. There are obligations for both parties to repair the external of the property and jointly insure the building but there is no ground rent to be paid.
Lexden has long been considered one of Colchester’s most desirable leafy areas. From here the town centre, thearte, cinema and Crouch Street shopping parade are within easy reach. A choice of excellent schooling facilities, including The Girls County High School, The Boys Royal Grammar, Oxford House, St Mary's, St Bendicts Catholic School, The international school and The Sixth Form College can easily be accessed. Colchester's North Station is about a mile away and from here London's Liverpool Street can be reached within fifty minutes. The property also enjoys excellent access to the A12 southbound at Junction 27, and north bound at Junction 28 passing the station and the general hospital and Colchester United football stadium. The property has been we minted, curtains and Venetian blinds and stairs runner will remain with a few light shades.
Hall 6'3'' x 6' (1.9m x 1.8m)
landing 19'6'' x 4'6'' (5.9m x 1.4m)
lounge 14'6'' x 12'4'' (4.4m x 3.8m)
balcony 6'10'' x 5'8'' (2.1m x 1.7m)
dining room 11'6'' x 10'6'' (3.5m x 3.2m)
kitchen 9'6'' x 8'5'' (2.9m x 2.6m)
balcony south/east 7'2'' x 3'6'' (2.2m x 1.1m)
bathroom 8'5'' x 7'3'' (2.6m x 2.2m)
bedroom 1 15'10'' x 11'7'' (4.8m x 3.5m)
bedroom 2 12'1'' x 11'8'' (3.7m x 3.6m)
snug/study 20'2'' x 11'9'' (6.1m x 3.6m)
Accessed into a private ground floor entrance hall with Merbau, 22mm thick, hardwood flooring where there is enough space to lay down shoes and hang up coats, there is a secondary glazed window overlooking a flower bed. Carpeted stairs lead to the first floor where the Merbau flooring is inlaid with Maple stepped cornicing and architrave throughout the first floor except in the kitchen and shower room. You are greeted by a spacious landing with an opening to the left into the dining space which benefits from three secondary glazed windows which are easterly facing under which is an ornate radiator. To the left the space opens into the lounge area which has a bespoke Travertine fireplace with a Burley flueless gas log burner. A large secondary window looks over the frontage under which there is an ornate radiator. There is also a door from here, which leads to a balcony which benefits from evening sun. From the dining room double doors lead into the kitchen space. The units are natural wood with inset stainless steel sink, electric fan assisted oven and Smeg gas hob and extractor hood, there is also integrated dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer and a storage cupboard. The South facing double glazed french doors lead onto the balcony.
On the other side of the landing are two double sized bedrooms, the principal bedroom benefiting from a cloak cupboard and two double wardrobes, all five doors having full length mirrors. Both bedrooms have secondary glazing with ornate radiators underneath. The family shower room offers a large walk in double shower cubicle, vanity style wash hand basin, close couple W.C, electric shaving point and ornate radiator.
From the dining area stairs lead to the converted loft space which has previously been used as a third bedroom, this space has two south facing Velux windows, eaves storage, combination gas boiler, radiator and fitted two double and a single wardrobe.
Externally the property benefits from a garden to the front which has a gate of the Rising Sun and a pathway leading to the front door, the borders consist of a well manicured hedge rows and there are small flower beds under the windows.
The property is sold with a 50% share of the freehold company which owns both the first floor and the ground floor flat in which the owners of each are the directors of the company to which there is a long lease sold within this sale for the apartment. There are obligations for both parties to repair the external of the property and jointly insure the building but there is no ground rent to be paid.
Lexden has long been considered one of Colchester’s most desirable leafy areas. From here the town centre, thearte, cinema and Crouch Street shopping parade are within easy reach. A choice of excellent schooling facilities, including The Girls County High School, The Boys Royal Grammar, Oxford House, St Mary's, St Bendicts Catholic School, The international school and The Sixth Form College can easily be accessed. Colchester's North Station is about a mile away and from here London's Liverpool Street can be reached within fifty minutes. The property also enjoys excellent access to the A12 southbound at Junction 27, and north bound at Junction 28 passing the station and the general hospital and Colchester United football stadium. The property has been we minted, curtains and Venetian blinds and stairs runner will remain with a few light shades.
Hall 6'3'' x 6' (1.9m x 1.8m)
landing 19'6'' x 4'6'' (5.9m x 1.4m)
lounge 14'6'' x 12'4'' (4.4m x 3.8m)
balcony 6'10'' x 5'8'' (2.1m x 1.7m)
dining room 11'6'' x 10'6'' (3.5m x 3.2m)
kitchen 9'6'' x 8'5'' (2.9m x 2.6m)
balcony south/east 7'2'' x 3'6'' (2.2m x 1.1m)
bathroom 8'5'' x 7'3'' (2.6m x 2.2m)
bedroom 1 15'10'' x 11'7'' (4.8m x 3.5m)
bedroom 2 12'1'' x 11'8'' (3.7m x 3.6m)
snug/study 20'2'' x 11'9'' (6.1m x 3.6m)
