Five of the most expensive properties for sale in Colchester

A flick through the properties on sale in the CO postcode, however, will soon have you checking your bank balance to see how many years – or decades – it will take to save up for the properties you would sooner associate with Kensington and Chelsea rather than Colchester.

For many of us, these luxury homes in the outskirts of town are little more than a pipe dream, attainable only via a Euro Millions jackpot.

For others, maybe that elusive bonus or promotion could seal the deal.

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Either way, we can always dream about what it would be like to wake up in a home you would more commonly associate with individuals bearing the titles Duke and Duchess.

Take a look below at the five properties in the upper echelons of Colchester’s property ladder and pick your favourite.

Which one would you go for?

Alton Drive, Lexden - Guide Price £1.5m

Take a look at five of the most expensive properties up for sale in Colchester. Picture: Zoopla

This quite stunning home in the Lexden area of Colchester boasts four bedrooms to go alongside its slick, modern design.

With a home office, games room, and spacious dining area, it is ideal for both work and play – let alone entertaining

What’s more, it’s a stone’s throw away from a number of excellent schools, including Colchester County High School for Girls, St Mary’s Senior School for Girls, and the highly rated Colchester Royal Grammar School.

You can view the property via Fenn Wright estate agents here.

Lexden Road, Colchester - £1.495m

This five-bedroom, semi-detached family home is perhaps one of the most characterful on the market in the CO postcode currently.

The exterior, a wonderful example of early 19th century architecture, is as impressive as its interior.

The exceptionally well-kept garden is one that a stately home would be proud of, and its seven reception rooms make for a house anybody would be happy to raise a family in.

You can view the property via Chewton Rose here.

St Clare Road, Colchester - £1.35m

Take a look at five of the most expensive properties up for sale in Colchester. Picture: Zoopla/Michaels

Also located in the affluent area of Lexden, this property on St Clare Road is one of the most enticing deals on the market in Colchester.

This four-bedroom detached house is modern, spacious, and furnished to a very high standard.

It is also in a highly practical area of the town. Nestled between Lexden Park and the grounds of St Benedict’s College, whilst simultaneously only two minutes away from the A12, it is a very convenient spot if commuting by car.

You can view the property via Michaels Property Consultants here.

Lexden Road, Colchester - £1.35m

This 19th-century home forms part of the elegant Regency architecture on Lexden Road, and has 3,225 square feet of accommodation to its credit.

Bright, spacious, and tastefully decorated, its location also allows for easy access of the local amenities and facilities the town has to offer.

The property also possesses a large and traditional garden which is ideal for entertaining.

You can view the property via Chewton Rose here.

The Administration Building, Whitmore Drive, Colchester - £1.35m

Take a look at five of the most expensive properties up for sale in Colchester. Picture: Zoopla

Currently under renovation (which is due for completion later this summer), the Administration Building looks set to be one of the most fashionable addresses in Colchester.

It is a Grade II listed Edwardian residence, with over 5,000 square feet of internal accommodation and a triple garage.

Its location is also highly attractive – a short walk from David Lloyd Leisure Centre and an equally short drive away from the A12.

You can view the property via Michaels Property Consultants here.

You can also view the adverts on Zoopla here.