Essex County Hospital - Essex Housing

Lexden Gardens Colchester, CO1

The development will comprise of a collection of 120 architect-designed homes, located in a key town centre location on Lexden Road in Colchester on the former site of Essex County Hospital.
Phase 1 includes 63 new one, two and three bed apartments and combines the sensitive restoration of the Grade II listed main hospital building with the construction of contemporary new-build apartments.
Later phases will deliver a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom townhouses, designed to high specifications with integrated appliances, sustainable features such as electric vehicle charging and photovoltaic panels, and access to private and shared outdoor spaces.
These stunning homes in Phase 1 are priced from £280,000 for a one bed, from £375,000 for a two bed, and from £500,000 for a three bed.
For more information or to book a viewing of the show homes please contact the sole agents, Michaels Property Consultants on 01206 576999 / sales@michaelsproperty.co.uk or visit www.michaelsproperty.co.uk
Shortlisted in the World Architecture News Awards 2026 in the ‘Future Projects – Residential’ category.

Launching in Summer 2026, the first collection of homes built as part of phase one will be available to purchase. This phase will include 63 new one, two and three bed apartments and combines the sensitive restoration of the Grade II listed main hospital building with the construction of contemporary new-build apartments.