256 London Road

About this property

Tucked away in the historic town of Colchester, Essex is this characterful single-storey dwelling, 256 London Road. Benefitting from off-road parking, an enclosed garden and an electric stove-effect fire, 256 London Road welcomes six guests, perfect for a family or group of friends seeking a memorable getaway in Essex. Park up, cross the threshold into your new home-from-home, ready to kick back and relax in the inviting sitting room as your other half gets to grips with a superb array of appliances in the well-equipped kitchen. Cook up a delicious meal before settling down at the dining table or outside in the enclosed garden to tuck into a feast, toasting to a wonderful escape over a bottle of bubbly. Pop corks until sundown, turning conversation to your exciting plans for the day ahead before retreating to the bathroom to freshen up with a warm shower or long soak. Choose from three superb bedrooms, including a king-size with an en-suite shower room and two additional king-sizes to rest your head in, catching your well-earned slumber before another fun-filled day. When you’re ready to explore, head to the centre of Colchester, where you can discover Colchester Castle, take a stroll through High Woods Country Park or visit one of the most popular zoos in the UK, Colchester Zoo, home to a wide variety of animals from around the world. Uncover the beautiful and unique gardens of Beth Chatto Gardens, learn about the famous history of Tiptree jams at the Tiptree Jam Factory, enjoy a range of diverse natural history at Colchester Natural History Museum or relax in the picturesque Castle Park in the heart of Colchester. With the Dedham Vale AONB, Ipswich and Chelmsford within accessible reach, you’ll have so much to do and see. Experience all of this and more at 256 London Road.

Colchester is a historic, large town in the region of Essex. It has been named as one of the fastest growing towns and is claimed to be the oldest town in Britain. Colchester is 50 miles northeast of London with good links by road and by rail, being less than 50 minutes from London Liverpool Street station, as well as within easy reach of Stansted Airport and from the passenger ferry port of Harwich. The river Colne runs through the town of Colchester which then leads to Mersea Island, home to the Colchester native oyster. Colchester today is a thriving, modern town with great visitor attractions including Colchester Zoo and Colchester Castle, as well as fantastic places to eat, drink and shop. Poised at the gateway to East Anglia with picturesque villages and only paces away from the coast the Colchester area is the perfect destination for a well-deserved short break or family holiday.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x king-size.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom.

Kitchen/diner with TV.

Sitting room with electric stove-effect fire.

Conservatory

Gas central heating.

Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 3 cars.

Enclosed rear garden with lawn and furniture.

Sorry, no pets, no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles