THE PROPERTY
The Main House
28 Fitzwalter Road dates from the 1920's, with a 1990's annexe and further extended in the early 2000's. 28 and 28A Fitzwalter Road offer a combined living space in excess of 4,600 square feet, set within a total plot in excess of 0.8 acres in the heart of Lexden on one of its most prestigious streets.
A porch welcomes you to the property providing access to the entrance hallway. The spacious sitting room offers an open fireplace and French doors to the extensive garden to the rear.
The kitchen/breakfast room is adjacent to the sitting room and provides space for a gas range style cooker, an integrated full-height fridge and an integrated under counter freezer. Ample storage is provided by a good array of cupboards, drawers and pantry cupboard, all set within an attractive granite worksurface (with butler sink), the kitchen island provides additional workspace. Natural light floods the room via a skylight and French doors provide access to the garden.
The boot room allows access to the utility room which contains space and plumbing for both a free-standing washing machine and dishwasher.
To the front of the property the triple aspect dining room/study is presently used as a work from home study. The cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
Ascending the stairs to the first floor there are six double bedrooms. The main bedroom (overlooking the rear garden) is triple aspect with access to the balcony. The accompanying ensuite is comprised of a shower, pedestal handbasin, toilet and heated towel rail.
The second bedroom with ensuite features twin handbasins in a vanity unit. Bedrooms three to six inclusive are all well-proportioned double rooms. There are two family bathrooms, the larger comprised of bath, shower cubicle, handbasin with a vanity unit, heated towel rail and toilet. The smaller is comprised of a shower cubicle, handbasin and toilet.
The Annexe
28A Fitzwalter Road enjoys its own independent access via a porch. The annexe can also be accessed from the main house.
The annexe was added in the 1990's and comprises a spacious double bedroom with built in wardrobes and the bathroom is comprised of a shower cubicle, bath with shower mixer hose, twin handbasins set within a vanity unit, heated towel rail and toilet. A cupboard within the bathroom provides space and plumbing for both a free-standing washing machine and tumble dryer.
The large sitting room is dual aspect and provides access to the conservatory.
There is a dining room to the rear and a fully fitted kitchen lies to the front of the property. There is a garden room to the rear which could easily be used as a snug with an office located to the side aspect. A cloakroom completes the accommodation.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a carriage style 'in and out' block paved driveway that provides ample parking in addition to two single garages either side of the house and annexe.
Gated access is provided to the enclosed rear garden. Adjacent to the house is a large flagstone patio, an ideal space for relaxation and the entertainment of family and friends.
The garden is mainly laid to lawn fringed with beds and borders of mature trees and shrubs. For the particularly green-fingered there is a vegetable patch with raised beds.
SITUATION
Fitzwalter Road is widely regarded as one of the most desirable and sought after locations in Lexden. The wide tree-lined avenue comprises a range of imposing, detached, executive family homes.
Schooling options are first rate with a number of highly desirable establishments close at hand.
The city of Colchester benefits from all the leisure, dining, entertainment, recreational and shopping facilities expected of a major regional centre.
For the commuter the mainline railway station provides an inter-city connection to London in around 50 minutes, the A12 and A120 are also easily accessible for onward travel to Chelmsford and Stansted Airport.
AGENTS NOTE
Please note an improvement indicator applies to the council tax band to the main house which is presently Band G.
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