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5 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Stunning southerly views over the Colne Valley
- Five reception rooms with historic hallmarks & features
- A contemporary extension AGA kitchen/breakfast room
- Triple garage with ample private parking area
- Hard surface tennis court
- Private gardens & grounds
Description
Approached via a private driveway, the property is discretely nestled within the much sought-after north Essex village of West Bergholt. An imposing, jettied Grade II* listed timber framed residence of exceptional standing, enjoys an idyllic south-facing front aspect across established gardens and views across the River Colne. Believed to date back to the early 16th century, the property has many wonderful original features including carved beams, timbers and splendid fireplaces. The property benefits from high ceilings, light and airy accommodation which is arranged via five ground-floor reception rooms and has been further enhanced by a contemporary extension in the form of a vaulted, brick built AGA kitchen/breakfast room. Maintained to an excellent standard over a number of years. This grand country home is further enhanced by a triple garage, ample private parking area, versatile outbuilding currently utilised as a substantial external store and ornate, well-screened gardens. Further land available.
Location
Horsepits Farm is a magnificent Grade II* Listed house occupying a semi-elevated position with stunning southerly views over the Colne Valley. Whilst situated in a totally private setting the property is wonderfully positioned for the commuter. Tucked away in a rural location, approached via a long private driveway, off Cook’s Hall Road but conveniently located for the many amenities of West Bergholt including Heathlands Primary School, East of England Co-op, GPs surgery and The Queens Head Public House. Ideally placed for commuting with the A12 trunk road three miles distant, Colchester North Station three miles and Stanstead approximately 45-minute drive. Local independent schools include Holmwood House, less than two miles distant and Littlegarth Preparatory School five miles distant. In addition there are also Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester County High School For Girls. Colchester with its excellent range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities is about four miles away
Square Footage: 5,785 sq ft
Acreage: 1.5 Acres
Additional Info
Services:
Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage.
Colchester Borough Council
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