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4 Bedroom detached house ● High Street, Kelvedon ● £850,000
With its double bay windows, large arched porch and balcony this is a distinctive and landmark house in the heart of this sought after village. An attractive and elegant 1930s four double bedroom detached home. Updated and maintained to a very high st
An attractive and elegant 1930s four double bedroom detached village home. Accommodation includes four reception rooms; sitting room, family room, garden room, study, a kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom and two bathrooms. Internal accommodation of approximately 2133 sq. ft.
From its original conception to eventual build Blandford House, sitting proud and individual amongst much older Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties, was always going to be a distinctive and landmark home set in the heart of this sought after village.
A stylish home with clever use of vibrant, sharp and warm colours and décor, quality fixtures and flooring throughout. Appealing features include the high ceilings and curved walls, typical of its period. The stained-glass in both the sitting room and family room, and bedrooms has been added more recently, as has the art deco style window in the reception hall, but are sympathetic and in keeping with the original style of the home.
With its red brick façade, twin bay windows topped with stained-glass, and sun balcony atop an impressive large arched porch this is a home that stands out from the crowd.
Over the last seven years it has been updated and meticulously maintained to a very high standard and is now a home that you can most definitely ‘move straight it’.
Located in the hub of the village it is walking distance to all amenities. From doctor’s surgery, supermarket, post office, church, schools and chemist, to a range of local eateries including three public houses. It is also convenient for nearby dog walks out into open fields or down by the River Blackwater.
For commuters or even enjoying days or evenings out in London, ten minute walk and fifty five minute journey direct to London Liverpool Street.
ACCOMMODATION
INTERNALLY
Ground Floor
You are immediately impressed by the large arched open porch that leads through the front door into the reception hall with vaulted ceiling. An attractive feature is the art deco style window surrounding the door. The hallway is spacious and bright, with a large under stairs cupboard and doors leading to the rest of the ground floor accommodation.
Majority of the ground floor has hard quality flooring that is stylish and easy to clean
To the left of the entrance and front of the house is the sitting room. Light filled thanks to the large bay window that overlooks the street. Centre of the room is a reclaimed wrought iron with useful shelving either side.
Returning to the hall the door to the left leads to the study. We believe this originally would have been the room into which the coal would have been delivered, hence the external door for direct access to the front.
The back left leads into the kitchen/breakfast room. Having the benefit of underfloor heating, and room for a reasonably sized table, the ornate window has views through the garden room and onto the garden. With approved planning and building regulations it wouldn’t be that much of a task to remove this window through to the garden room to create a more open plan kitchen/diner, that would not only be more beneficial to the home but would add value, above and beyond the cost to complete the work.
The galley style kitchen is efficiently laid out and enjoys double aspect windows and views into the garden. Private and hidden from view from the neighbours. There is space for a large range cooker and sufficient low and high level units to cater for the majority of storage needed in the kitchen. To the left of the kitchen is the door to the garden and downstairs cloakroom.
The ground floor accommodation is completed with the rear family room bathed in light all day long, and becomes a cosy room to settle in to during the winter months thanks to the original gas fire and fireplace. Critall French windows, with ornate stained-glass pocket windows, open up the garden room, currently used as a generous size dining room.
First Floor
The first-floor acc
- WHATft S NEARBY
- The village is about 10 miles south of the City of Colchester and 14 miles north of the village of Chelmsford. A thriving community with a friendly mixture of all age groups and family sizes, with a variety of activities and clubs to cater for the whole family. Life in the village benefits from having a range of amenities, facilities and transport links just a stone's throw away. These include respected primary school, church, garage, library, doctors, dentist, chemist, post office, supermarket, butchers and fishmongers, four public houses, various eateries and take-away restaurants. A short walk is Kelvedon Recreation grounds where it is safe for children to expel energy on a variety of outdoor equipment and meet up with friends. From toddler to teenagers. Kelvedon has easy access to some lovely cycle routes, walks and dog walks that include walks along the River BlackwaterFor the commuter there is a fast train service from Kelvedon, approximately 55 minutes, to London Liverpool Street and smooth access is gained onto the A12 north and south bound at either end of the village.Walking distance at the top of Feering Hill is Prested Hall that has health and fitness facilities, including indoor pool and gym plus one of the only remaining Real Tennis Courts and clubs in the country. A short drive to Inworth where there is the local farm shop
- WITHIN EASY REACH
- For a wider range of amenities, services and shopping facilities you have the City of Colchester only a 15 minute drive to the north and City of Chelmsford only a 20 minute drive to the south. Both City’s offer a wide variety of boutique and national stores plus multiplex cinemas, a large variety of eateries and out of town retail parks.The historic riverside town of Maldon, with its famous quay and barges, is a 15 minute drive. For leisure facilities there are various golf courses, health and fitness centres within 20 minute drive that include the Golf, Health and Leisure centre at nearby Earls Colne and Benton Hall at nearby Witham.Stansted airport and the M11 are approximately 40 minute drive and M25 35 minutes
- SCHOOLS
- Kelvedon is well served by both independent and state schools. There is a well-respected village primary school and for secondary schools it has priority admission to Honywood in Coggeshall. Nearby are the independent schools in Colchester including St Mary’s, Oxford House, Colchester High School and Holmwood House. There is a bus service to Colchester for Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls Blandford House is in the priority admission area for Chelmsford’s Grammar schools, subject to entry exam - King Edward VI Grammar School and County High School for girls. From Kelvedon it's a short drive to the Independent school New Hall at Boreham.
- INFORMATION
- TENURE = Freehold Council Tax Band = ELocal authority = BraintreeServices - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.Broadband - Ultra fast , 300 Mbps, is available with subscription
- Property reference CWR080212680
- Council Tax Band E
- Tenure Freehold
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- Energy rating C
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Nick Curtis
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Without a doubt there are two large driving forces for people moving to the area. The excellent range of private and state schools. The grammar schools annually top the league tables across the country. The range of private schools offer a more tailored education and are exceptionally well sought after. The second, being value for money, although, as the town grows, house prices within the area look to rise steadily within the coming years.
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The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by chewton rose. Please contact the chewton rose office directly to obtain full property particulars and any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 and The Home Information Pack Regulations 2007.
