Part of our Signature collection, a charming Grade II Listed, five bedroom detached home set within grounds approaching 1.1 acres in a rural location around 2.6 miles from Kelvedon train station. Believed to date back to the 17th Century with sympathetic alterations and extensions in the 20th Century, The Old Cottage provides over 2,300sq.ft of flexible and generous accommodation with established gardens including an outdoor heated swimming pool.

A charming Grade II Listed, five bedroom detached home set within grounds approaching 1.1 acres in a rural location around 2.6 miles from Kelvedon mainline train station. Believed to date back to the 17th Century with sympathetic alterations and extensions in the 20th Century, The Old Cottage provides over 2,300sq.ft of flexible and generous accommodation with established gardens including an outdoor heated swimming pool.

A welcoming entrance hall provides access to all principal reception rooms including the naturally light drawing room along with the sitting room which benefits from dual aspect views and an open fireplace and exposed timbers, perfect for the cosier evenings.

The formal dining room provides fantastic space for entertaining with a brick fireplace and is positioned adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room for ease. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of wooden storage units and integrated appliances with a door opening on to the garden and is open plan to the breakfast room with another door leading to the rear garden which overlooks the fields beyond. The utility room provides further storage with space and plumbing for all the necessary utility appliances. Concluding the ground floor accommodation is the cloakroom fitted with a W.C and wash hand basin.

To the first floor are five well proportioned bedrooms, each with their own enjoyable view over the gardens and countryside beyond whilst three of the bedrooms benefit from built in storage. The principal bedroom lies to the west and has a sink. To complement the bedrooms there are two family bathrooms, both featuring panel enclosed bath, W.C and a wash hand basin with one bathroom also offering a large separate shower cubicle. The property is approached via a gravelled driveway providing plenty of parking with a double garage. There is a coal/woodstore where the swimming pool pump and filter are located, and a picket fence secures the house and grounds. A pathway leads to the front of the property which sits centrally within the established gardens that circulate the house providing a pleasant outlook from each window. There is a south facing terrace perfect for alfresco dining with beautiful countryside views. Manicured lawns along with well stocked flower beds lead to an outside heated swimming pool and pump house enclosed by hedged borders. The garden also offers a small orchard and kitchen gardens. We understand that the neighbouring farmer has access to the field land drain at the North East end of the land, if ever required, with advance notice for maintenance or repair purposes.


Location

Skye Green is a peaceful location nestled in between the villages of Coggeshall and Feering. Feering is a popular village located within easy reach of the A12 (Chelmsford and M25 to south, and north to Colchester and Ipswich) and the coast. The nearby A120 gives quick access to Stansted and onto the M11. The nearest main line railway station is at Kelvedon being approximately 2.6 miles away and has a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street (approximate journey time of 50 minutes). There are excellent local shopping facilities and amenities including bus routes and access to Chelmsford and Colchester. Both Kelvedon and Feering boast sought after primary schools. A highly regarded local secondary school can be found in the nearby popular medieval market town of Coggeshall. The larger town of Colchester provides wider private educational facilities including the Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls and Holmwood House. Post secondary education facilities include Colchester Sixth Form College and the University of Essex.

Directions

From Witham proceed along the A12 taking the Kelvedon exit continuing through the village into Feering. Carry on as if heading towards the A12 Northbound, up Feering Hill and turn left at the Coggeshall Road turning. Proceed under the railway bridge with traffic lights following the road out of the village past two sharp bends and half a mile further on take the turning to the right marked to the Teys ( Sign post has a squirrel on it’s top), the house is the first house on the right.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – G
Services - We understand that mains water, oil central heating and electricity are connected to the property together with a private drainage system via septic tank.
Tenure – Freehold
EPC exempt
Ref - BMR