For Sale3 Bedroom Park Home in Lexden Park House, Colchester£625,000

SUMMARY *GUIDE PRICE £625,000 TO £650,000* A prestigious, three double bedroom duplex penthouse apartment with a private roof terrace overlooking Lexden Park, set within an outstanding historic white brick Italianate house. The residence is architecturally grand with a luxurious, high specification interior design and residing amongst the elite within an opulent setting amidst the communal grounds and lake of Lexden Park, Colchester. The residence was originally built in the 1800's as a private house with spectacular grounds including a large ornamental lake. After being extended, Lexden Park House was converted into a school before becoming part of Colchester's Technical College. Eventually it was converted into five large apartments including number 5, which occupies the top floor and has been upgraded and reconfigured over recent times to allow for the generous proportions you see today. During the owner's occupancy the property has been extensively transformed to combine an exceptional standard of living whilst taking full advantage of the views beyond. At the front of Lexden Park House there is a pillared entrance with two sets of double doors leading through the communal entrance hall. Stairs ascend to all levels and the apartment is positioned securely on the top floor, providing a separate private access to the roof terrace, which is exclusive to this apartment. Upon entering the personal entrance hall, you are greeted by an enticing reception, which captivates the elegance of the property and reflected throughout this handsome home. The accommodation flows seamlessly through to a generous lounge, which offers inklings to the rich Victorian past having sash windows, deep skirting boards, high ceilings, and an ornate feature fireplace, yet having been sympathetically enhanced to an extremely high specification by the current owners. Fixtures and fittings on offer include Beardmore ironmongery, THG Paris taps, Gessi shower accessories, Geberit Japanese shower toilet, two Bette baths, Lefroy Brooks bathroom basin and shower taps, Gaggenau oven, hob and wine cabinet and Duravit furniture to name but a few. There are tremendous views from every window. The owners have considerately altered to allow for an additional bedroom which is currently used as a secondary sitting room and study area. Bedroom two has been beautifully decorated with a continuation of high ceilings and lavish built-in and hand-made wardrobes. The Italian-lacquered kitchen is fully fitted with a range of high-end German appliances and a centre island conveniently placed to allow for dining. Stairs ascend to the first floor, which opens up to reveal the principal suite, complimented by a bespoke, walk-in dressing room which in turn leads to a personal, marble en-suite bathroom. Bifold doors give access to the private roof terrace which has been tastefully decorated and offers a great, intimate space for al-fresco dining alongside taking in the breath-taking views over Lexden Park and Colchester's skyline.  OUTSIDE & LOCATION There are two private parking spaces along with visitor parking, plus an additional lower ground floor cellar which the owners have dry-lined to provide additional storage. Lexden Park is located towards the West side of Colchester, in the sought-after Lexden location. The property allows a short stroll into the town centre with good shopping facilities, restaurants, cinema and galleries. It is within walking of outstanding schools, including Colchester County High School for girls, St Mary's School for girls and Colchester Royal Grammar School, which are well-recognised among some of the finest schools in the country. Adjacent to the residence is Lexden Park, which is a nature reserve extending to around 20 acres, the meadow contains Lady's bedstraw, lesser stitchwort, knapweed and greater birds foot trefoil. Lexden Springs & Hilly Fields Nature Reserve are close by, comprising a wonderful 80-acre green with a variety of scenic walks, nature trails and various events being held throughout the year. The A12 is within easy access and offer routes to Ipswich, Chelmsford and London. Colchester's mainline railway station is just a short drive away and offers direct links to London Liverpool Street in around 50 minutes.   AGENTS NOTE Share of Freehold, Lease Start Date: 05/07/1994, Lease Term: 999 years from 6 July 1994, Lease End Date: 06/07/2993. Lease Term Remaining: 968 years. Service Charge (including buildings insurance and estate management charges) was £2964.64 for period 01/07/25 to 31/12/25. Of this, £1500 was a contribution to a reserve fund and this is likely to decrease for future payments.