Summary - 22 22 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3TE
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Spacious period home with modern entertaining spaces and private parking.
Five bedrooms plus versatile fifth bedroom or home office
Large open-plan kitchen/dining/family hub with garden access
Private lower-ground cinema room and walk-in wine cellar
Grade II listed — restrictions on alterations and extensions
Remote-controlled electric gates and secure off-road parking
Private, well-planted rear garden with sun terrace and shed
Recently refurbished while retaining original Georgian features
Council tax band described as quite expensive
Set within Lexden’s most desirable streets, this Grade II listed Georgian home blends period elegance with contemporary living. Recently renovated yet faithful to original features, the house offers high ceilings, sash windows, original fireplaces and a grand staircase alongside a stunning open-plan kitchen/dining/family space and modern bathrooms. The lower-ground social hub includes a private cinema room and walk-in wine cellar, ideal for family evenings and entertaining.
Arranged over three floors, the flexible layout provides four generous bedrooms plus a versatile fifth bedroom or home office, and multiple reception rooms to suit formal and informal family life. The property sits on a large plot with a private, secure rear garden and a generous block-paved area for off-street parking accessed via remote-controlled electric gates.
Location is a major draw: easy walking distance to Colchester city centre and direct rail links to London, with several outstanding schools nearby including two top-performing grammar schools. Local leisure facilities and green spaces offer family-friendly amenities and day-to-day convenience.
Important considerations: the Grade II listing protects many architectural features and will limit external and internal alterations, potentially complicating extensions or major remodelling. Council tax is described as quite expensive. Overall, this well-presented, characterful home suits buyers seeking a distinguished family residence in a prime Lexden setting, with modern comforts already in place.
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