Victorian home in Colchester on the market for £1 million

A six-bedroom, detached house in Wellesley Road is looking for its next loving owners. 

The home comes with three receptions and four bathrooms on a total living space of 3,365 sq ft, ideal for young families. 

Stepping into the house, guests and residents are greeted by a generous entrance hall, setting an elegant tone embodied by the Victorian home in Lexden. 

The open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room are spacious and inviting, perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends and guests. 

Kitchen and sitting room (Image: Fine & Country Colchester)

A utility room on the ground floor adds to the practicality of the homes, especially having families in mind. 

A separate, second sitting room for quieter moments is located in the annexe. 

The main house totals five bedrooms, including the master bedroom on the first floor with an ensuite bathroom, one of three bathrooms in total. 

A self-contained one-bedroom annexe with garden access adds to the uniqueness of the home and makes it perfect for flexible and multi-generational families. 

The kitchen in the annexe (Image: Fine & Country Colchester)

The original features blend in seamlessly with the contemporaneous features, without lowering one’s sight in terms of functionality or style. 

Remembering the Victorian era, the double-height ceilings and ornate plasterwork incorporate the home’s rich history, as the open fireplaces add to the traditional style and warmth of the place. 

The rear garden features a raised sun terrace, with steps leading down a well-maintained lawned area. 

The ground floor and annexe have direct access to the garden through two balcony areas. 

The master bedroom with walk-in closet (Image: Fine & Country Colchester)

Parking for up to four vehicles is guaranteed with the garage and allocated parking, convenient for large families who love to host. 

Located in Lexden, the home is conveniently close in walking distance to Colchester’s city centre, with its independent shops, restaurants, culture and entertainment, as well as in reach of great schools. 

The home is listed as a freehold tenure, priced at £1,000,000 with Fine & Country Colchester, available at 01206 684752.