No longer on the market
This property is no longer on the market
Floorplan
Map2 bedroom detached house
Chain-free
Sold STC
Detached house
2 beds
1 bath
828
EPC rating: E
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Opportunity to personalise (STP)
- No onward chain
- Approaching 0.2 of an acre
- Approximately 4.5 miles to Colchester mainline station
- Picturesque Stour Valley location
- Close to local amenities and excellent schooling including Littlegarth & Boxted Primary
- Strictly by viewing appointment only.
A fantastic opportunity to purchase this rarely available plot of land with detached cottage on approximately 0.2 of an acre, situated in the picturesque Stour valley on the outskirts of Great Horkesley village.
The Cottage is positioned in a beautiful and idyllic location with fantastic onward potential (subject to planning permission) requiring extensive renovation and refurbishment.
The accommodation on the ground floor offers two reception rooms, bathroom and kitchen overlooking the rear garden and field views beyond. To the first floor are two well-proportioned Westerly facing bedrooms. To the outside is a detached garage and hard standing area for parking whilst the remainder of the plot will require landscaping. • We understand that the vendor has currently arranged for the property to be connected to the water mains via Anglia water and works are due to commence at the end of Harvest 2023. We further understand this agreement will be available by the vendors legal representatives prior to completion.
• Interested parties are encouraged to seek their own independent, financial advice prior to making an appointment especially as there is no current water supply.
• Under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979, we hereby disclose that the owner of this property is a relation of an Associate Partner at Fenn wright.
Location
The village of Great Horkesley is found on the northern outskirts of Colchester and has been popular with commuters for many years with straight forward access to the station. This property is found at the northern end of the village and is but a 'stones throw' of the Dedham vale, an area of outstanding Natural beauty. The village has a general stores/post office, wine merchants, public house and restaurant, primary school plus nursery and 2 churches. There are also other local businesses including a garage/petrol station, Fillpots garden centre and a village hall, green and children play area.
Directions
Proceed out of Colchester on the Northern Approach Road (A134), turn right at the mini-roundabout onto Boxford Road, proceeding onto Straight Road and turn left onto Queens Head Road. Turn right after a short distance into Holly Lane where Honeysuckle cottage can be seen further along on the right hand side.
Important Information
Services- The property is connected to mains electricity and there is currently no water connected to the property. There is a private drainage system via a cesspit and central heating was serviced by an oil tank on the property. No services have been tested by the current owner. Updating the services will be a requirement of the purchasers, please see agents note regarding the water connection.
Council tax band- D
EPC- E
The Cottage is positioned in a beautiful and idyllic location with fantastic onward potential (subject to planning permission) requiring extensive renovation and refurbishment.
The accommodation on the ground floor offers two reception rooms, bathroom and kitchen overlooking the rear garden and field views beyond. To the first floor are two well-proportioned Westerly facing bedrooms. To the outside is a detached garage and hard standing area for parking whilst the remainder of the plot will require landscaping. • We understand that the vendor has currently arranged for the property to be connected to the water mains via Anglia water and works are due to commence at the end of Harvest 2023. We further understand this agreement will be available by the vendors legal representatives prior to completion.
• Interested parties are encouraged to seek their own independent, financial advice prior to making an appointment especially as there is no current water supply.
• Under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979, we hereby disclose that the owner of this property is a relation of an Associate Partner at Fenn wright.
Location
The village of Great Horkesley is found on the northern outskirts of Colchester and has been popular with commuters for many years with straight forward access to the station. This property is found at the northern end of the village and is but a 'stones throw' of the Dedham vale, an area of outstanding Natural beauty. The village has a general stores/post office, wine merchants, public house and restaurant, primary school plus nursery and 2 churches. There are also other local businesses including a garage/petrol station, Fillpots garden centre and a village hall, green and children play area.
Directions
Proceed out of Colchester on the Northern Approach Road (A134), turn right at the mini-roundabout onto Boxford Road, proceeding onto Straight Road and turn left onto Queens Head Road. Turn right after a short distance into Holly Lane where Honeysuckle cottage can be seen further along on the right hand side.
Important Information
Services- The property is connected to mains electricity and there is currently no water connected to the property. There is a private drainage system via a cesspit and central heating was serviced by an oil tank on the property. No services have been tested by the current owner. Updating the services will be a requirement of the purchasers, please see agents note regarding the water connection.
Council tax band- D
EPC- E
About this agent
Estate Agents, Letting Agents and Commercial Agency This branch – our oldest in Essex and Suffolk – is headed up by Phil Lay-Flurrie, an Associate Partner at the firm. Phil’s team of estate agents in Colchester are experts at selling homes within Colchester as well as all nearby villages, including Dedham Vale. Our lettings teams look after hundreds of properties for local and national landlords. A specialist team at this branch handles the sale of new homes on local developments. The Signature team, led by Jonathan Perry with James Gunther, Phil Lay-Flurrie and Graham Buxton, is dedicated to finding buyers for the most desirable town houses, country homes and properties with character for sale in the town centre and all villages across North Essex and into Suffolk.