Inglis Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3

An exceptional six-bedroom, three-storey Victorian villa, 17 Inglis Road presents a rare opportunity to acquire an immaculately renovated home in the heart of Lexden. The property also comes with detached coach house.

Meticulously improved by the current owners, the property seamlessly blends elegant period character with refined contemporary living.


Accommodation

Ground floor

Upon entering, one is welcomed by an impressive entrance hall, setting the tone for the grandeur and scale found throughout the home. The ground floor offers an outstanding arrangement of reception space, including a beautifully proportioned drawing room and an inviting sitting room, both enhanced by striking bay windows that flood the interiors with natural light. A formal dining room provides an ideal setting for entertaining, while a generously sized boot and wash room, complete with pantry, adds both practicality and charm.

At the rear of the home lies a superb dual-aspect family room, perfectly designed for modern living, alongside a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room featuring ample space for informal dining. A separate utility room and cloakroom/WC further enhance convenience.

First floor

The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive, arranged over the upper floors and comprising six generously proportioned double bedrooms, each offering excellent space, natural light, and flexibility for family living or guest accommodation. The principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite shower room, while a well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. In addition, the second floor offers further potential to incorporate an additional bathroom, subject to requirements, enhancing the versatility of the home.

Lower ground floor

The lower ground floor benefits from a fully tanked cellar, offering excellent storage or potential for further use.

Outside

Externally, the property enjoys a mature and well-established garden, providing a private and tranquil setting. Of particular note is the one-and-a-half storey coach house, presenting an exciting opportunity for conversion into additional accommodation or a studio, subject to the necessary planning permissions.


This distinguished residence combines timeless Victorian elegance with thoughtful modernisation, creating a truly outstanding family home in one of Colchester’s most sought-after locations.

What's nearby

Colchester is a thriving ‘new’ city set in North Essex, bordering Suffolk which is only a few miles away. The town boasts nationally acclaimed Grammar schools, fast and speedy links to London in less than an hour, and a thriving town centre, as well as first class out of town retail centres. The lovely Colne valley is within 15 minutes’ drive of the centre, and the pink towns of Suffolk are a mere twenty minutes’ drive from the town. Mersea Island, Brightlingsea, and Frinton, all stunning coastal destinations are within half an hour’s drive of the town, and Suffolk’s resorts of Aldeburgh and Southwold within an hour.

Colchester City Centre with shops and restaurants – walking distance

Schools
- Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester Girls High, St Mary’s, Philip Morant, St Benedicts, Oxford House, Colchester High School, Hamilton Road Primary, Prettygate Primary – all walking distance.
- Holmwood House - 0.5 miles
- Bus stop to Ipswich school, Gosfield, Royal Hospital, St Joseph’s College and Ipswich School - all leave from within 0.5 of a mile from the house

Colchester North and Town Stations – 1.2 miles (London Liverpool Street 50 mins)

Mercury Theatre and cinemas – walking distance

Hilly Fields Nature Reserve – walking distance

Lexden Park Nature Reserve – walking distance