Part of our Signature collection, Hither Woodthorpes is a charming detached property with delightful gardens approaching 1/2 an acre. Surrounded by fields, it is in a wonderful location in the popular village of Great Horkesley on the Essex/Suffolk border.

Hither Woodthorpes is a charming detached property with delightful gardens approaching 1/2 acre. Surrounded by fields, it is in a wonderful location in the popular village of Great Horkesley on the Essex/Suffolk border.

Approached through an open porch with oak front door, the welcoming reception hall has an oak turning staircase leading to the first floor with deep cupboard beneath.

The sitting room is light and airy with a fireplace with gasco living flame fire and dual aspect with large bow window. This leads through to an area the current owners refer to as the garden room, which again has a dual aspect, and patio doors providing a fabulous outlook to the garden. On the other side of the hall is the spacious dining room, which is equal in proportion to the sitting room and also has a dual aspect with large bow window.

The kitchen is at the rear of the property and is an ample size, with built-in appliances including an electric hob and double oven, with space for a fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. Adjoining this is the utility, with space for further appliances including plumbing for a washing machine and a door leading to the outside. The cloakroom concludes the ground floor accommodation and also houses the Velaire oil fired boiler.

On the first floor is a spacious landing with built-in storage cupboards and access to the loft. The principal bedroom is a good sized square room with dual aspect allowing plenty of light. This room also benefits from a dressing room with range of built-in wardrobes and a vanity unit with wash hand basin. A further door leads to the modern shower room with large shower, wash basin, wc and a heated towel rail. The second bedroom also has a dual aspect and a built-in wardrobe, with the third double bedroom located to the rear. There is a family bathroom and a linen cupboard which houses the hot water tank

This traditional family home offers excellent scope for further improvement and extension, subject to relevant consents.
The house is set towards the back of the plot and sides on to the road. The gated entrance has a shingle drive which leads to the front of the property and to a side parking area with detached garage measuring 17'3" x 10'7" with power and light connected. There are a range of small outhouses attached including a wc, recycling store and tool shed. The garden surrounds the house and is predominantly laid to lawn with fence and shrub borders. To the rear of the house is a patio, whilst in the far corner is a vegetable patch. In total the plot is 0.45 of an acre.


Location

Great Horkesley is a popular village on the northern outskirts of Colchester, close to the Essex/Suffolk border. The location is ideal for access to private schools with Holmwood House and nursery, and Littlegarth, both within reasonable distance. There is a primary school in the village as well as a shop/post office, 2 pubs/restaurants, a petrol station and garage. Buses loop through the village and head back to the city centre and there is straight forward access from Northern Approach Road to both the A12 and the mainline station.

Directions

From Colchester proceed north along the norther approach road turning off onto the A134 signposted to Great Horkesley. Proceed under the A12 and into the village and over four mini roundabouts. Proceed passed the garage and take the next turning on the left hand side into Old House Road. The house will be the second on the left-hand side before Old House itself.

Important Information

Services – Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property, whilst the heating system is oil fired from an onsite storage tank as there is no gas in the village. Solar panels are on the roof generating electricity and providing an annual income.
EPC rating – TBA
Council Tax band – G
Tenure – Freehold
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