Summary - Shakespeare Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 CO3 4HH
4 bed 1 bath Bungalow
Four-bedroom chalet bungalow with garage, generous garden and strong school links.
- Four bedrooms across ground and first floors, flexible family layout
- Generous, well-maintained rear garden and driveway plus garage
- Open-plan lounge/diner and separate study for home working
- Single family bathroom plus ground-floor WC; one full bathroom only
- Mid-20th-century build; character proportions but dated interiors
- EPC rating E — improvement likely to reduce running costs
- Freehold in very low-crime, affluent Lexden neighbourhood
- Excellent transport links to Colchester, A12 and mainline rail
Set on a quiet Lexden street, this four-bedroom detached chalet bungalow delivers roomy, flexible living across ground and first floors. The layout includes an open-plan lounge/diner, a study, kitchen, ground-floor bathroom and WC, plus two bedrooms upstairs — useful for families wanting separate living and sleeping zones. The property sits on a generous, well-maintained rear garden with driveway and garage for off-road parking.
Built in the mid-20th century, the house retains period proportions and practical features such as double glazing and gas central heating via a boiler and radiators. Its location is a strong selling point: excellent bus links to Colchester city centre, easy access to the A12, and proximity to Colchester North station. Several highly regarded primary and secondary schools are close by, making this a convenient family location.
The bungalow does require some updating to reach modern standards. The décor and fittings are dated and the energy performance is rated E, so buyers should expect refurbishment costs and possible improvement works (kitchen, bathrooms, and cosmetic upgrades). There is only one bathroom serving four bedrooms, which may be a consideration for larger households. Overall this is a spacious, freehold property in a very affluent, low-crime area with clear potential for value-add improvement.
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