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6 Bedroom detached house ● Crow Lane, Tendring ● £1,250,000
A very individual property, a former gatehouse, now a substantial extended 1920s six bedroom, three bathrooms, family home of approximately 3,423 sq.ft and just under a 1.25 acre plot (STMS) in a quiet village to the east of Colchester. NO ONWARD CHAI
Set in the popular village of Tendring, east of Colchester City and a short drive to the wonderful clean beaches at Frinton-on-Sea and only 8 miles to the mainline station at Manningtree with direct service to London Liverpool Street, at peak times in approximately an hour.
This stylish individual family home boasts five double bedrooms, one single, three bathrooms - en-suite, “Jack and Jill” bathroom and family bathroom, four reception rooms – sitting room, dining room, family room and study, fully fitted kitchen/diner, utility and cloakroom. Recently constructed single garage with adjacent single cart lodge and off street parking for multiple vehicles. Sitting on a plot approaching 1.25 acres (STMS), with manicured gardens, and internal accommodation of approximately 3,423 sq ft
Tendring is known for its friendly community, with a mixture of all ages and family sizes. There is a highly regarded village primary school, local farm shop selling everyday food essentials and local produce, church, village hall, cricket club and local public house with award winning restaurant, together with nearby Lifehouse spa and fitness facilities.
HISTORY
The Old Gatehouse sits to the south of the village, adjacent the cricket club. We believe that the original house was built in the 1920s as the gatehouse to the neighbouring property, at that time, a large manor house, Holly Wood House. Then a modest detached house and over the last 100 years having been extended and transformed into a generous family home.
Having not come to market for over 25 years, within this time it has been meticulously maintained and updated to now be a wonderful family home. With the use of light neutral colours, stylish décor and quality flooring it’s a home to move straight into. There may still be value to be added with further extensions, if desired, that inevitably would increase future sale price.
Our vendors, with children having ‘flown the nest’, are simply looking to downsize and enjoy a new lifestyle. Many happy memories of large parties, family gatherings and even a wedding with marquee. Children’s parties with laughter and fun - enjoying a game of cricket or football, and later golf practice, in the garden. Now it’s time for a new family to hopefully spend the next 25+ years enjoying the benefits and lifestyle this home and village community can provide.
INTERNALLY
Ground Floor
Entering from the front is the hall, with recently installed high quality oak flooring. To the left is the sitting room/lounge, a good size light filled square room with feature brick fireplace, oak bressummer and large log burner. A bright and inviting ‘adult’ room which comes to life in the winter months with a roaring fire and in summer months, with the patio doors open, is a cool retreat from the sun.
Next is the dining room that easily accommodates an 8 or 10 seater table, however, with the dining area in the kitchen this could easily be used as a children’s playroom.
To the right of the stairs is the study, with plenty of space for a desk and associated storage. The home is connected to County Broadband Fibre to the premises with speeds up to 900 mbps (subject to subscription).
From the hall, glazed double doors open into the kitchen/dining area. A stylish “Dovetails” handmade fitted kitchen with a good level of granite worktops with contrasting solid wood painted units, dresser and a central island. Butler sink, built in Miele dishwasher and Neff microwave, top of the range Rangemaster cooker, “Corner Fridge Company” cool larder/pantry and Leibherr built in freezer.
Seamlessly leading to the dining area that has patio doors and glass panels onto the garden- perfect for summer entertaining. To the back of the kitchen/diner is the utility room, with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer plus a built in water softener plus a separate downstairs cloakroom with large sink and w.c. and a further boot/coat room for storage.
- SCHOOLS
- Tendring village has a highly respected primary school. Priority admission for secondary school is Tendring Technology College in Thorpe. In nearby Weeley there is a school bus service to both Colchester Grammar Schools. There is also a bus service to Ipswich School, Ipswich High School. St Joseph’s College and the Royal Hospital School.
- WHATft S NEARBY
- Within walking distance is the acclaimed “Bicycle” public house/restaurant and a church and village hall with an active village community. Nearby is the local farm shop -selling milk, bread and local produce, a post office, bakery and an award winning veterinary practice. The Lifehouse Spa is in the next village of Thorpe le Soken offering pool, spa and fitness activities and there are various sports and groups for all ages including the local village cricket club. Two local GP practices serve the area. There are an abundance of local walks, cycle rides and dog walks on your doorstep. The property is well located for the A120 to Colchester and Harwich, and the A12 to Ipswich, the M25 and London.
- WITHIN EASY REACH
- Nearby Manningtree train station is approximately 8 miles to the west and has regular trains with a direct under one hour journey time to London's Liverpool Street station. Manningtree itself provides good local shopping facilities, pubs restaurants and schooling together with access to the River Stour.10 minutes to the east is the pretty seaside town of Frinton on Sea with its clean and safe beaches, quaint beach huts and a variety of shops and eateries plus renowned golf and tennis clubs. Frinton also has large retail food stores Aldi and Marks and Spencer.Brook Retail Park is also within 10 minutes’ drive and includes a brand new Marks & Spencer Food Hall, together with a large Tesco, Lidl and Currys. For a wider variety of shopping, facilities and amenities is either Ipswich town to the north or Colchester City to the West. Both within a 30 minute drive and provide central and out of town shopping facilities.
- SERVICES
- Tenure: FreeholdCouncil Tax Band: FLocal Authority – Tendring District CouncilServicesMain water, mains electricity, oil fired central heating, private drainage.Broadband in the property can run up to 900Mbps.
- Property reference CWR080213191
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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.
