As our photographs show, this three bedroom-detached bungalow has been renovated in recent years to provide well-presented accommodation. Buyers will find three bedrooms which are supported by a modern bathroom and there is a sitting room with double-doors to the rear. The kitchen is well-appointed with modern units that incorporate a stainless-steel oven and microwave. There is also space in this room for a four-person dining table. Of real note at this property are the gardens which, as our sitemap shows, surround the property on all sides. The principal garden area faces southwest and includes a pond with a water feature, a lawn, a patio and several productive fruit trees. There are also several useful outbuildings, a green house, a garage/workshop and driveway parking for three cars. The property, which was formerly two bungalows, sits in a private location set back from the Nayland Road in Great Horkesley. The village is well thought of and is particularly convenient, being on the northwestern outskirts of Colchester and within two miles of Colchester North train station. There is a village shop, a post office, a primary school and no less than three public houses. Please note the property is currently tenanted until the 12th March 2012. Ask the agent for directions to find this property. Investment Characteristics Tenanted Property Lifestyle Activities Village Amenities and Services Parking Schools Shops Train Station Property Characteristics Detatched Renovated Property Features Garden Garage Greenhouse Outbuilding Pond Patio Fixtures and Furnishings Cooker Microwave. http://www.arkadia.com/zpoc-t1338386/
As shown by the floor plan this 400 year old thatched property offers accommodation that totals 2087 square feet, arranged over two floors (following extensions in the 1970’s and 1980’s). On the ground floor buyers will find a sitting room which has a large inglenook fireplace, a separate dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room with a breakfast bar and a range of fitted units. There is also a WC, a snug, a good size study and a ground floor double bedroom which has use of its own en-suite bathroom. On the first floor there are three further double bedrooms which share the use of a family shower room. The property has been well maintained by the current owner and there are numerous period features throughout including exposed beams, studwork and brickwork. As the sitemap illustrates, this property sits centrally in grounds of 0.37 acres. The plot is private and the gardens include numerous trees, well tended hedges and good size areas of lawn. The shingle driveway is gated and leads to a detached single garage and a parking area which can accommodate numerous vehicles. An area of hard standing is located close to the entrance of the property, where a single garage was previously sited. The boundaries which overlook the farmland to the rear have been left open to make the most of the pleasant unspoilt views. The property is one of two located at the end of a private lane which is accessed from Straight Road in Boxted. Colchester is roughly three miles to the south, where all necessary services can be found and where a mainline station provides access to the City of London within 50 minutes. Lifestyle Activities City Amenities and Services Parking Property Characteristics Detatched Thatched Ground Floor 1st Floor Property Features Garden Dining Room Ensuite Exposed Beams Fireplace Garage Period Features Study Views Beamwork Fixtures and Furnishings Shower Toilet. http://www.arkadia.com/zpoc-t1301238/
As the floor plan shows this property offers accommodation that totals 1547 square feet and which is arranged over two floors. The sitting room is the centre point of the ground floor and this room includes a large and extremely impressive open inglenook fireplace. There is space for two sofas and direct access to the kitchen and the rear hall. The second reception room is currently in use as a dining room but would suit use as a playroom or a second sitting room if required. Further ground floor accommodation includes a kitchen, a conservatory that faces the rear, a WC and three hallways. On the first floor there are three good size double bedrooms, which share the use of a large family bathroom that includes a corner bath and cubicle shower. The rear garden measures approximately 42 x 30 feet and includes an area of lawn, a decked patio and a workshop. Please note that the sitemap (taken from land registry) shows the rear garden as being larger than it now is. To the front there is an area of lawn separating the property from the road and there is off-street parking space for one car to the side. Further parking is available on the street. Stratford St. Mary is a most popular and convenient village in the heart of Constable Country. Buyers will find 3 public houses, two restaurants, an award winning farm shop, and Post Office (all within easy walking distance). There is easy access to the A12 in both directions and extensive walking throughout the picturesque Stour Valley. Lifestyle Activities Rural Hiking Village Amenities and Services Parking Shops Property Characteristics Terraced Ground Floor 1st Floor Property Features Garden Conservatory Dining Room Fireplace Off Street Parking Patio Reception Fixtures and Furnishings Bath Shower Toilet. http://www.arkadia.com/zpoc-t926781/
Situated with 6.269 acres (2.537 ha) and so the house can offer numerous option for example equestrian facilities, a small holding or just extra family space. Inside the house you can find two generous size reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, utility and cloak room along with four true double bedrooms and house bathroom. GROUND FLOOR SITTING ROOM The sitting room is sited to the front of the property and has the original front door, gas fire and access to an understairs cupboard. KITCHEN A recently fitted modern kitchen with a range of wall and base units, Granite tops, breakfast island, Rangemaster gas cooker and tiled floors. REAR HALLWAY Supplying places for coats and boots and it leads out on to the rear garden. W.C. High level chain flush WC, housing for a Heatline combination boiler. Utility Room: This room supplies power and water for washing machine, dryer and extra freezer and has flag stone floors. LIVING ROOM A very generous size room with part of the original barn archway as a feature window and two further windows allowing plenty of light into this room, gas fire and exposed beams. FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM A true double size bedroom to the front of the property, three windows allowing it to be a light room. BEDROOM TWO A second generous double. HOUSE BATHROOM A four piece house bathroom recently fitted with inset bath, pedestal wash hand basin, double size corner shower and low level WC, with fully tiled walls and floors. BEDROOM THREE A third true double size bedroom. BEDROOM FOUR A forth double with a part glazed door leading out to a balcony with decorative wrought iron surrounds. EXTERNAL The property has a metalled driveway with two entrances leading to a generous parking area for at least eight vehicles leading up to a garage. GARAGE A stone built garage with timber double doors and power installed. GARDENS The gardens are to two sides and are mainly laid to lawn with mature Conifer hedges and mature shrub flowerbeds. ACREAGE The property benefits from a total of 6.269 acres (2.537 ha) and is currently split into two fields and is ideal for anyone wishing to keep horses or a small holding. To the very front of the property there is a planted grassed area with mature Conifers to the boundary providing shelter and privacy to the property, this section is currently under the councils ownership but is rented by the vendors of The Gate House for an annual fee. Please refer to the sitemap. SERVICES Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity, mains gas. TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon legal completion. Please Note: These particulars are published as a guide to the property but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Neither the particulars nor any statement made by or on behalf of MSW Hewetsons is intended to form part of a contract of sale or warranty. http://www.arkadia.com/zpoc-t835706/
Situated with 6.269 acres (2.537 ha) and so the house can offer numerous option for example equestrian facilities, a small holding or just extra family space. Inside the house you can find two generous size reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, utility and cloak room along with four true double bedrooms and house bathroom. GROUND FLOOR SITTING ROOM The sitting room is sited to the front of the property and has the original front door, gas fire and access to an understairs cupboard. KITCHEN A recently fitted modern kitchen with a range of wall and base units, Granite tops, breakfast island, Rangemaster gas cooker and tiled floors. REAR HALLWAY Supplying places for coats and boots and it leads out on to the rear garden. W.C. High level chain flush WC, housing for a Heatline combination boiler. Utility Room: This room supplies power and water for washing machine, dryer and extra freezer and has flag stone floors. LIVING ROOM A very generous size room with part of the original barn archway as a feature window and two further windows allowing plenty of light into this room, gas fire and exposed beams. FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM A true double size bedroom to the front of the property, three windows allowing it to be a light room. BEDROOM TWO A second generous double. HOUSE BATHROOM A four piece house bathroom recently fitted with inset bath, pedestal wash hand basin, double size corner shower and low level WC, with fully tiled walls and floors. BEDROOM THREE A third true double size bedroom. BEDROOM FOUR A forth double with a part glazed door leading out to a balcony with decorative wrought iron surrounds. EXTERNAL The property has a metalled driveway with two entrances leading to a generous parking area for at least eight vehicles leading up to a garage. GARAGE A stone built garage with timber double doors and power installed. GARDENS The gardens are to two sides and are mainly laid to lawn with mature Conifer hedges and mature shrub flowerbeds. ACREAGE The property benefits from a total of 6.269 acres (2.537 ha) and is currently split into two fields and is ideal for anyone wishing to keep horses or a small holding. To the very front of the property there is a planted grassed area with mature Conifers to the boundary providing shelter and privacy to the property, this section is currently under the councils ownership but is rented by the vendors of The Gate House for an annual fee. Please refer to the sitemap. SERVICES Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity, mains gas. TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon legal completion. Please Note: These particulars are published as a guide to the property but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Neither the particulars nor any statement made by or on behalf of MSW Hewetsons is intended to form part of a contract of sale or warranty.
The property is situated in a spectacular rural position with wonderful long distance open views to the Ribble Valley and Pendle Hill. The property is set in mature lawned gardens and has the added advantage of a separate stable block to the rear with adjoining paddock land extending to over 21 acres. External Porch: Stone and timber external porch with solid oak door. Entrance Hallway: Traditional solid oak timber panelled entrance door with sealed unit double glazed courtesy window, ten inch traditional boarded oak floor, beamed ceiling, sash style sealed unit hardwood double glazed stone mullioned window to front elevation, traditional random stone fireplace with raised stone hearth and cast iron log burning stove, traditional solid oak spindled staircase leading to first floor accommodation. Cloaks: 'Art Nouveau' style wash hand basin set on wrought iron stand with matching wrought iron mirror, 'Art Nouveau' style low level WC, half timber tiled panelled walls, beamed ceiling, ten inch oak boarded floor, high stand cast iron radiator. Dining Room: Cast iron open grate fireplace with raised hearth, double panel central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed sash style windows with stone mullion to front elevation, oak beamed ceiling. Sitting Room: Sealed unit double glazed sash style stone mullioned window to front elevation, feature stone arched picture window to front elevation, small feature sealed unit double glazed window to gable elevation with stone niche, sealed unit double glazed and timbered entrance doorway to gable elevation. Separate storage area to rear of sitting room. Double panel central heating radiator. Living Kitchen: Kitchen Area: Oil fired double 'AGA' set in feature handmade brick arched rebait with Granite work surfaces to either side. Central island unit with feature trussed timber stanchon, Granite work surfaces with steel ball and mixer tap. Range of handmade French oak units with oak and Granite work surfaces and Belfast sink. Traditional stone flagged floor, feature beamed ceiling, low voltage spotlighting. Built-in low-level fridge, waste bin and dishwasher. Living Area: The living area is set on a low level two steps down from the kitchen area with dressed stone raised fireplace with built in clear view multi-fuel stove with log storage beneath. Feature original oak barn door with antiqued sealed unit double glazed picture window. Feature beamed plasterwork, sealed unit double glazed sash style window to gable elevation, feature timber picture window to front elevation, double panel central heating radiator. Rear Porch: Stone flagged floor, feature exposed handmade brick and stonework, single panel central heating radiator, sash style sealed unit hardwood double glazed window to rear elevation, sealed unit double glazed leaded half oak door to rear elevation. Utility Room: Range of fitted base and wall units with single stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap with timbered work surfaces, plumbed for automatic washing machine and dryer, stone flagged floor. Sealed unit sash style double glazed hardwood window to rear elevation, sealed unit double glazed and timbered rear entrance door. Boiler Room: Oil boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water, pressurised water system, small sealed unit double glazed window, low voltage spotlighting to ceiling. First Floor: Staircase: Traditional French oak staircase with spindle and handrail. Landing: Open landing area with sealed unit double glazed hardwood timber window to gable elevation, feature trussed beamed ceiling. Master Bedroom: Feature trussed oak beamed ceiling, sealed unit sash style double glazed windows to gable and twin to rear elevations. Two double panel central heating radiators. En-suite: Containing four piece suite comprising fully Travertine tiled shower cubicle, antique style wash hand basin, roll top bath on ball and claw legs with antique style mixer tap and shower fitment, low level WC. Beamed ceiling, low voltage spotlighting, 'Velux' skylight, large wall mounted antique style radiator towel rail. Dressing Room: Open dressing room to front elevation with 'Velux' skylight and low voltage spotlighting. Bedroom Two: Sealed unit sash style double glazed window to front elevation, feature beamed ceiling, wall mounted chromed radiator. Bedroom Three: Twin sealed unit sash style double glazed window to front elevation, beamed ceiling, wall mounted chromed radiator. Bedroom Four: Sealed unit sash style double glazed windows to front and gable elevations, built in storage above and around single bed, built-in cupboards and chromed wall mounted radiator. En-suite: Containing three piece shower comprising tiled corner shower cubicle and modern glass wall mounted bowl, low level WC, chromed wall radiator, beamed ceiling, sealed unit double glazed window. External: Entrance: The property is approached through double timbered gates to a large open pebbled parking area for several vehicles. Timber shed housing oil storage tank. Gardens: The property is set in mature lawned and timber terraced garden areas with a raised external dining patio area and adjoining orchard. The Lodge: Adjacent to the principal house with its own double oak timbered entrance gates and separate parking area is a detached stone lodge which has been significantly re-developed including the installation of light, power and water with sealed unit double glazed timbered large window to front elevation and could be used for additional guest accommodation to the principal house or converted to rental accommodation for additional income. Stables: Immediately to the rear of the property is a traditional timbered stable block concrete yard comprising three separate stables with feed store and tack room. Outside and inside water outlet. Land: The property has the benefit of adjoining land extending to 21.196 Acres (see sitemap). Services: Mains electricity, private water supply, sewerage to septic tank, oil fired central heating and domestic hot water. Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession upon legal completion. Please Note: These particulars are published as a guide to the property but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Neither the particulars nor any statement made by or on behalf of MSW Hewetsons is intended to form part of a contract of sale or warranty.
The property is situated in a spectacular rural position with wonderful long distance open views to the Ribble Valley and Pendle Hill. The property is set in mature lawned gardens and has the added advantage of a separate stable block to the rear with adjoining paddock land extending to over 21 acres. External Porch: Stone and timber external porch with solid oak door. Entrance Hallway: Traditional solid oak timber panelled entrance door with sealed unit double glazed courtesy window, ten inch traditional boarded oak floor, beamed ceiling, sash style sealed unit hardwood double glazed stone mullioned window to front elevation, traditional random stone fireplace with raised stone hearth and cast iron log burning stove, traditional solid oak spindled staircase leading to first floor accommodation. Cloaks: 'Art Nouveau' style wash hand basin set on wrought iron stand with matching wrought iron mirror, 'Art Nouveau' style low level WC, half timber tiled panelled walls, beamed ceiling, ten inch oak boarded floor, high stand cast iron radiator. Dining Room: Cast iron open grate fireplace with raised hearth, double panel central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed sash style windows with stone mullion to front elevation, oak beamed ceiling. Sitting Room: Sealed unit double glazed sash style stone mullioned window to front elevation, feature stone arched picture window to front elevation, small feature sealed unit double glazed window to gable elevation with stone niche, sealed unit double glazed and timbered entrance doorway to gable elevation. Separate storage area to rear of sitting room. Double panel central heating radiator. Living Kitchen: Kitchen Area: Oil fired double 'AGA' set in feature handmade brick arched rebait with Granite work surfaces to either side. Central island unit with feature trussed timber stanchon, Granite work surfaces with steel ball and mixer tap. Range of handmade French oak units with oak and Granite work surfaces and Belfast sink. Traditional stone flagged floor, feature beamed ceiling, low voltage spotlighting. Built-in low-level fridge, waste bin and dishwasher. Living Area: The living area is set on a low level two steps down from the kitchen area with dressed stone raised fireplace with built in clear view multi-fuel stove with log storage beneath. Feature original oak barn door with antiqued sealed unit double glazed picture window. Feature beamed plasterwork, sealed unit double glazed sash style window to gable elevation, feature timber picture window to front elevation, double panel central heating radiator. Rear Porch: Stone flagged floor, feature exposed handmade brick and stonework, single panel central heating radiator, sash style sealed unit hardwood double glazed window to rear elevation, sealed unit double glazed leaded half oak door to rear elevation. Utility Room: Range of fitted base and wall units with single stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap with timbered work surfaces, plumbed for automatic washing machine and dryer, stone flagged floor. Sealed unit sash style double glazed hardwood window to rear elevation, sealed unit double glazed and timbered rear entrance door. Boiler Room: Oil boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water, pressurised water system, small sealed unit double glazed window, low voltage spotlighting to ceiling. First Floor: Staircase: Traditional French oak staircase with spindle and handrail. Landing: Open landing area with sealed unit double glazed hardwood timber window to gable elevation, feature trussed beamed ceiling. Master Bedroom: Feature trussed oak beamed ceiling, sealed unit sash style double glazed windows to gable and twin to rear elevations. Two double panel central heating radiators. En-suite: Containing four piece suite comprising fully Travertine tiled shower cubicle, antique style wash hand basin, roll top bath on ball and claw legs with antique style mixer tap and shower fitment, low level WC. Beamed ceiling, low voltage spotlighting, 'Velux' skylight, large wall mounted antique style radiator towel rail. Dressing Room: Open dressing room to front elevation with 'Velux' skylight and low voltage spotlighting. Bedroom Two: Sealed unit sash style double glazed window to front elevation, feature beamed ceiling, wall mounted chromed radiator. Bedroom Three: Twin sealed unit sash style double glazed window to front elevation, beamed ceiling, wall mounted chromed radiator. Bedroom Four: Sealed unit sash style double glazed windows to front and gable elevations, built in storage above and around single bed, built-in cupboards and chromed wall mounted radiator. En-suite: Containing three piece shower comprising tiled corner shower cubicle and modern glass wall mounted bowl, low level WC, chromed wall radiator, beamed ceiling, sealed unit double glazed window. External: Entrance: The property is approached through double timbered gates to a large open pebbled parking area for several vehicles. Timber shed housing oil storage tank. Gardens: The property is set in mature lawned and timber terraced garden areas with a raised external dining patio area and adjoining orchard. The Lodge: Adjacent to the principal house with its own double oak timbered entrance gates and separate parking area is a detached stone lodge which has been significantly re-developed including the installation of light, power and water with sealed unit double glazed timbered large window to front elevation and could be used for additional guest accommodation to the principal house or converted to rental accommodation for additional income. Stables: Immediately to the rear of the property is a traditional timbered stable block concrete yard comprising three separate stables with feed store and tack room. Outside and inside water outlet. Land: The property has the benefit of adjoining land extending to 21.196 Acres (see sitemap). Services: Mains electricity, private water supply, sewerage to septic tank, oil fired central heating and domestic hot water. Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession upon legal completion. Please Note: These particulars are published as a guide to the property but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Neither the particulars nor any statement made by or on behalf of MSW Hewetsons is intended to form part of a contract of sale or warranty. Property Characteristics Detatched. http://www.arkadia.com/zpoc-t832172/
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