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4 Bedroom detached house ● London Road, Great Horkesley ● £1,300,000
Simply stunning four/five bedroom unique home set in a tranquil rural, yet convenient, location. Accommodation of 3021 sq ft and set on a plot of approximately 3/4 acre. A home that you'd dream of owning and which could grace the pages of Home and Garden magazine.
Simply stunning four/five bedroom unique home set in a tranquil rural, yet convenient, location. Accommodation of 3021 sq. ft. set on a plot of approximately 3/4 acre. A home that you'd dream of owning and which could grace the pages of Home and Garden magazine.
A superb home, built less than 20 years ago, to a specific design and vision of the current owners. They have since maintained and updated their home in keeping with the changing styles. The attention to detail, use of quality materials and finishes is evident from the moment you walk through the door. You could be easily fooled to believe this is a brand new home.
LOCATION
Located approximately six miles north of Colchester City Centre. London Road Is a peaceful country lane scattered with a charming mix of homes, ranging from quaint thatched cottages to spacious country residences. With few close neighbours, the setting offers a sense of privacy and tranquillity while retaining the charm of a rural community.
The area is surrounded by open fields and farmland, home to a variety of wildlife and scenic country walks, yet conveniently located for easy access to nearby amenities. Just over a mile to the village post office and convenience store. Three miles to West Bergholt with its supermarket, chemist and doctors.
Just over two miles to the Essex/Suffolk border and village of Nayland with its riverside public house - great place to relax in the summer, hairdressers, beauty salon and superb delicatessen selling fresh local produce and selection of cheese, meats and fish plus its coffee shop, great place to meet and catch-up with friends. Approximately six miles to Colchester City centre with its abundance of boutique and national stores.
Two and half miles to the local primary school, just over six miles to Colchester Lexden schools, two and four miles respectively to the independents schools, Littlegarth and Holmwood House.
Approximately five miles to the A12 and Colchester North station (less than an hour’s journey to London Liverpool Street at peak times).
ACCOMMODATION
A spacious home with internal accommodation of 3021 sq. ft, set on a plot of approximately 3/4 acre, with a west facing main garden. Four double bedrooms with en-suite to the principal bedroom, family bathroom, ground floor shower room, two reception rooms and a spacious kitchen/dining/garden room and separate utility room.
INTERNAL
Ground Floor
From the main entrance, at the end of the long hallway, at the back of the house is the incredible kitchen/dining/garden room. A room that almost takes your breath away. With many windows, doors opening onto the rear garden and vaulted garden room. Light, bright and spacious, the area is stylishly decorated in complementary colours using quality materials and finishes throughout. Set into three key sections, dining area to one end, garden room to the other with the high quality kitchen in the middle with an almost central island with quartz worktops, high solid wood painted units and attached solid oak breakfast bar. These areas all have underfloor heating.
The bespoke kitchen was designed and installed by the reputable local company Salter and Salter,based in Coggeshall. Integrated kitchen appliances include Miele dishwasher, Siemens pyro clean double oven, Siemens pyro clean combination oven and microwave, Siemens warming drawer, Bora X Pure surface induction cooktop with integrated cooktop extractor.The free standing Fisher and Paykel fridge /freezer would be subject to negotiation. The utility room is fitted with the same make and colour of cabinetry as the kitchen. It includes an integrated AEG freezer, space and fixtures for washing machine and tumble dryer.
One wall of the kitchen is fitted with a useful shelving storage unit with an incredible feature integrated central pantry showcasing exceptional cabinetry. Back to the lobby, to the left is a cloakroom with shower, to the right is the main sitting room, almost square with feature
- WHATft S NEARBY
- Great Horkesley village offers local amenities such as a post office/conveniene store for everyday needs, two local public houses and the Bishop William Ward Church of England primary school. The village has good bus links to Colchester and Sudbury..
- WITHIN EASY REACH
- The surrounding countryside of the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty and provides extensive and beautiful walks and rides in rolling countryside. The nearby villages of Nayland, Stoke by Nayland offer further amenities such as a Village Shop and excellent Deli/ Cafe, Doctors Surgery and Church as well as offering fine dining at the Crown and Angel restaurants, lazy afternoons down by the river at the Anchor public house in NaylandStoke By Nayland Golf and Country Club is a short drive and David Lloyd Health and Fitness Centre is approximately 5 miles south at the A12 junction.Nearby Colchester, England’s oldest city, offers an extensive range of amenities, as well as a mainline station with the fastest trains to the City, taking 48 minutes. The city offers a variety of shops, restaurants, bars, cinema, and the Mercury Theatre, as well as the impressive Colchester Castle.The East Coast and West Mersea are easily accessible for sailing and water sports, as is the nearby Stour River for paddle boarding and canoeing.The market town of Sudbury is only approximately 12 miles drive to the north. Famous for its links to Gainsborough and having a weekly farmers market.There is also easy access to the A12 trunk road for access to Ipswich, north and, Chelmsford and the M25 south. Ipswich and A14 approximately 15 miles, M25 just over 42 miles.Stanstead airport is less than 38 mile drive.Short drive to both Littlegarth and Holmwood House independent preparatory schools, whilst there is a bus service to the Royal Grammar School for Boys and County High School for Girls, and the independent schools in Lexden – Oxford House, Colchester High School and St Marys.
- INFO
- Tenure - FreeholdCouncil Tax Band – GLocal Authority - ColchesterServices - Mains electricity, mains water that is metered, oil fired central heating and private modern drainage system
- Property reference CWR080213391
- 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.
