Location

Colchester Royal Grammer School: 0.7 miles, A12 (J27): 1.5 miles, rail station: 2 miles, Ardleigh Sailing Club: 6 miles. All distances approximate.

Colchester is a vibrant city in north Essex, with excellent amenities and transport links. The town is home to nationally acclaimed grammar schools and is just a 50-minute train ride to London and within 1.5 miles of the A12.   Local attractions include the picturesque Colne Valley, coastal destinations like Mersea Island and Frinton, and charming towns in Suffolk, such as Aldeburgh and Southwold. Nearby amenities include the Mercury Theatre, cinemas and nature reserves such as Hilly Fields and Lexden Park.

There is a good selection of schools including Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester Girls High School, St Mary's, Philip Morant, St Benedicts, Oxford House, Colchester High School, Hamilton Road Primary, Prettygate Primary.

Description

Talcotts is an impressive seven bedroom, modern family residence, offering a generous 9,366 sq ft of living space with indoor pool. Nestled within approximately 1.6 acres of beautifully landscaped, south-facing grounds, this home ensures a high degree of privacy and comes with no onward chain.

Originally built in the 1920s, Talcotts has been extensively re-imagined and extended by the current owners. The property features state-of-the-art amenities, including an integrated Sonos sound system powered by Linn amplifiers and Miller & Kreisel speakers. There is an indoor pool, gym and changing rooms.

A welcoming vestibule leads to a large reception hall with stunning views of the rear garden. To the right, you'll find a spacious drawing room that connects to an integral triple garage. Double doors provide access to the gym and the impressive indoor pool. The open-plan kitchen and dining area enjoys a great deal of natural light and features a bespoke kitchen by Fox & Pheasant, complete with Miele appliances and a Lacanche Range Cooker. A large triple lantern orangery offers lovely garden views and access to the sun terrace. The ground floor also includes a wine cellar, cloakroom, study, cinema room, and the remarkable indoor pool area, which includes a changing room and plant room.

A stylish staircase with glass balustrades leads to a large galleried landing. The principal suite occupies the entire right wing, featuring his and hers dressing rooms, a 24 x 18 ft en suite and a private roof terrace. Bedrooms two and three also have en suites, while the remaining bedrooms share a family bathroom.

Outside
The property is set back from Lexden Road, providing privacy behind mature trees. A sweeping driveway accommodates multiple vehicles and leads to the integral triple garage.

The rear garden features a large wrap-around sun terrace with built-in lighting for al fresco dining, a covered area with heating for cooler evenings, and beautifully landscaped grounds, including a sunken garden, kitchen garden and small orchard.
The gardens have mature trees and hedgerows around the boundary providing a great deal of privacy.

Services
All mains services connected.

Local authority
Colchester Borough Council. Council tax band = H (with improvement factor).