This well proportioned 5 bedroom detached family home is situated on the edge of the village with field views, and is within close proximity of the village green and local primary school.

The house enjoys extensive ground floor living space with the bedroom accommodation spanning the upper two floors. To the rear is an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room which leads out to the garden, and the property benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing.

The house has a central hall with stairs rising to the upper floors and useful storage beneath, as well as a cloakroom. At the front of the house are two reception rooms, with the smaller of the two used as a home office with built-in furniture and a west-facing bay window. On the other side of the hall is the larger sitting room, again with westerly aspect and bay window. Double doors open to the dining area, with built-in storage and four roof windows in the part vaulted ceiling. This room is opens into the family room which has bi-fold doors leading to the garden. In the corner is a log burning stove, whilst the room also has a part vaulted ceiling with four further roof windows.

The kitchen/breakfast room can also be accessed from the end of the hall and is well appointed with granite worksurfaces, a breakfast bar and ample storage. Built-in appliances include an electric 4 ring hob with extractor over, eye-level double oven, dishwasher, larder fridge, wine fridge and microwave. There is also a useful utility room, with further granite worksurfaces and storage cupboards, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and a door leading to the driveway.

The first floor landing has an airing cupboard and stairs to the top floor. The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes and chest of draws along one wall, French doors opening out to the west-facing balcony and ensuite shower facilities. The second bedroom has doors to a further balcony, double door wardrobes and a under stairs storage. The third bedroom has a wardrobe and the main bathroom completes the first floor accommodation.

The second floor landing has a shower room and provides access to two further double bedrooms, both with wardrobes and chest of drawers, and enjoying elevated views of the surrounding area.

Outside
To the front of the property there is a path leading to the front door. At the side, the drive leads down to the garage with a gate to the rear garden, which has an extensive paved area and lawns.


Location

The village of Great Horkesley is on the northern outskirts of Colchester. Within the village is a primary school, pre-school, village hall and green with children’s play area, all within close proximity of the property. There are two pubs and a shop/post office. Buses serve through the village and run to Colchester, where wider facilities are found including a mainline railway station through to London Liverpool Street.

Directions

Please use the postcode CO6 4FL, the house will be found towards the end on the left hand side.

Important Information

Services – We understand tht mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. There is no gas in the village, so heating is oil fired.
Council tax band – F
EPC rating – TBC
Tenure – freehold