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4 bedroom detached house
Study
Detached house
4 beds
3 baths
1937
EPC rating: D
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Features and description
- UNOVERLOOKED Wrap-Around Plot Measuring Approx 0.35a
- Substantial 24' Kitchen/Dining & Family Room Plus UTILITY Room
- THREE Reception Rooms Inc. 21' DUAL ASPECT Lounge With Log Burner
- Detached Summer House With ANNEX POTENTIAL*
- Stunning COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS To All Aspects
- EXTENDED Four Bedroom Detached Property
- GATED ENTRY With Garage & Parking For Several Vehicles
- Spacious STUDY Plus SNUG/GYM & D/Stairs Cloakroom
- Presented In IMMACULATE Decorative Order Throughout
- Wonderful Rural Setting With Easy Access To Amenities & Main Road Links
PRESTIGE HOMES BY HAMILTON PIERS offer for sale this impressively EXTENDED four bedroom detached rural property that boasts an unoverlooked WRAP-AROUND plot measuring approx 0.35 of an acre with wonderful COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS to all aspects and offering THREE reception rooms inc. 21' DUAL ASPECT lounge with log burner plus STUDY & SNUG/GYM. Benefiting from a 24' kitchen/dining and family room with separate UTILITY room & d/stairs cloakroom, with Summer House (ANNEX POTENTIAL*) plus GATED ENTRY with detached garage & driveway parking for several vehicles. Quietly positioned in the small hamlet of Countess Cross with easy access to nearby village amenities in Earls Colne & Colne Engaine (with shops, Primary Schools, pubs/eateries & surgery). Access to Halstead (4 miles), Sudbury (8.5 miles), Braintree (11 miles) & Colchester (11 miles).
Introducing a substantially extended and immaculately presented four bedroom detached home, set on a plot of approximately 0.35 of an acre. Upon entry, the frontage comprises gated access to a sizeable driveway, with detached garage and parking for several vehicles.
The property itself is positioned within a wrap-around plot, completely unoverlooked and with field and countryside views from all aspects.
Internally, the entrance lobby gives access into the spacious main reception hall and the ground floor accommodation consists of a downstairs cloakroom, 21' dual aspect lounge with log burner, impressive 24' open plan kitchen/diner/family room with adjacent utility room. In addition, there are two further reception rooms with multi-purpose use (snug, office, gym).
To the first floor are four good-sized bedrooms with an en-suite facility to the master bedroom in addition to a very-well proportioned family bath and shower room.
Externally, the rear garden is approximately 30' in depth with mature shrub and hedge borders and overlooks countryside from all aspects. The Summer House comprises a 12' reception room with adjacent en-suite shower room, providing annex potential should this be required. The plot in its entirety is completely unoverlooked and positioned in a quiet rural setting.
Located in the small hamlet of Countess Cross with the nearby village of Colne Engaine which provides a range of local amenities including shops, pub and Primary School. Situated just 4 miles from the Market Town of Halstead, 11 miles to Colchester and 8.5 miles to Sudbury. Road links provide easy access onto the A120 with links to London via the M11/M25 and a 15min drive to meet the A12.
The accommodation, with approximate room sizes, is as follows:
Ground Floor Accommodation: -
Entrance Lobby: - Double glazed windows to each side aspect, radiator, tiled flooring. Door into main reception hall.
Reception Hall: - Stairs to first floor, under stairs storage cupboards, radiator, wooden flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Cloakroom: - Opaque double glazed window to front aspect, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Lounge: - 6.40m x 3.96m (21'29 x 13'60) - Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, corner set log burner with tile surround, two radiators, wooden flooring and smooth ceiling. Opening to dining area and French doors onto rear garden.
Study: - 3.66m x 3.66m (12'59 x 12'13) - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling.
Kitchen / Dining / Family Room: - 7.32m max x 5.18m max (24'56 max x 17'75 max) - Three double glazed windows across rear aspect, a series of matching base and wall units, edged work surfaces in solid Oak incorporating one and a half bowl ceramic sink with central mixer tap and drainer, Flavel double cooker with electric hob and extractor over, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, breakfast bar, wooden flooring and smooth ceiling. French doors onto rear garden.
Utility Room: - A series of matching base and wall units, edged work surfaces in solid Oak incorporating Butler sink with central mixer tap, space for washing machine, boiler (in cupboard), laminate flooring and smooth ceiling. Door onto rear garden
Snug: - 3.02m x 3.02m (9'11 x 9'11) - Double glazed window to front aspect, loft access, radiator, laminate flooring and smooth coved ceiling with sunken spotlights.
First Floor Accommodation: -
Landing: - Raised skylight with rear facing Velux window, loft access, airing cupboard, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Master Bedroom: - 4.57m x 3.66m (15'23 x 12'50) - Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling.
En-Suite: - Opaque double glazed window to rear aspect, enclosed and fully tiled shower unit, low level WC, inset wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, extractor fan, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Bedroom Two: - 3.96m x 3.05m (13'59 x 10'89) - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling.
Bedroom Three: - 3.96m x 3.05m (13'58 x 10'85) - Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling.
Bedroom Four: - 3.05m x 2.59m (10'90 x 8'06) - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling.
Family Bathroom: - Opaque double glazed window to rear aspect, freestanding bath with central mixer tap, fully tiled walk-in double shower unit, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, extractor fan, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Exterior: -
Gardens: - Measuring approximately 0.35 of an acre, the property comprises a wrap-around plot with a significantly sized frontage and private rear garden. The rear garden is smaller in depth but consists mainly of lawned areas with mature tree and shrub borders providing complete privacy.
Summer House / Annex*: - Within the rear garden is a brick built Summer House which comprises a 12' multi-purpose room, fitted with power, lighting and double glazed windows and French doors to side and rear aspects. Adjacent to this room is a large shower room with low level WC and wash hand basin, fully tiled.
Frontage: - A very generous frontage commencing with double gates with shingle driveway, offering parking for several vehicles. A detached single garage is located to the front of the plot which has planning permission to be replaced with a double garage - This planning permission has expired but can be reinstated.
Agents Notes: - Council Tax Band: E
- Oil (tank located is discrete area to property side)
- Mains Water
- Private Drainage with a clear water sewage treatment plant (emptied approx once annually)
For further information regarding this property, please contact Prestige Homes by Hamilton Piers.
PROVISIONAL DETAILS - AWAITING VENDORS APPROVAL
Introducing a substantially extended and immaculately presented four bedroom detached home, set on a plot of approximately 0.35 of an acre. Upon entry, the frontage comprises gated access to a sizeable driveway, with detached garage and parking for several vehicles.
The property itself is positioned within a wrap-around plot, completely unoverlooked and with field and countryside views from all aspects.
Internally, the entrance lobby gives access into the spacious main reception hall and the ground floor accommodation consists of a downstairs cloakroom, 21' dual aspect lounge with log burner, impressive 24' open plan kitchen/diner/family room with adjacent utility room. In addition, there are two further reception rooms with multi-purpose use (snug, office, gym).
To the first floor are four good-sized bedrooms with an en-suite facility to the master bedroom in addition to a very-well proportioned family bath and shower room.
Externally, the rear garden is approximately 30' in depth with mature shrub and hedge borders and overlooks countryside from all aspects. The Summer House comprises a 12' reception room with adjacent en-suite shower room, providing annex potential should this be required. The plot in its entirety is completely unoverlooked and positioned in a quiet rural setting.
Located in the small hamlet of Countess Cross with the nearby village of Colne Engaine which provides a range of local amenities including shops, pub and Primary School. Situated just 4 miles from the Market Town of Halstead, 11 miles to Colchester and 8.5 miles to Sudbury. Road links provide easy access onto the A120 with links to London via the M11/M25 and a 15min drive to meet the A12.
The accommodation, with approximate room sizes, is as follows:
Ground Floor Accommodation: -
Entrance Lobby: - Double glazed windows to each side aspect, radiator, tiled flooring. Door into main reception hall.
Reception Hall: - Stairs to first floor, under stairs storage cupboards, radiator, wooden flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Cloakroom: - Opaque double glazed window to front aspect, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Lounge: - 6.40m x 3.96m (21'29 x 13'60) - Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, corner set log burner with tile surround, two radiators, wooden flooring and smooth ceiling. Opening to dining area and French doors onto rear garden.
Study: - 3.66m x 3.66m (12'59 x 12'13) - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling.
Kitchen / Dining / Family Room: - 7.32m max x 5.18m max (24'56 max x 17'75 max) - Three double glazed windows across rear aspect, a series of matching base and wall units, edged work surfaces in solid Oak incorporating one and a half bowl ceramic sink with central mixer tap and drainer, Flavel double cooker with electric hob and extractor over, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, breakfast bar, wooden flooring and smooth ceiling. French doors onto rear garden.
Utility Room: - A series of matching base and wall units, edged work surfaces in solid Oak incorporating Butler sink with central mixer tap, space for washing machine, boiler (in cupboard), laminate flooring and smooth ceiling. Door onto rear garden
Snug: - 3.02m x 3.02m (9'11 x 9'11) - Double glazed window to front aspect, loft access, radiator, laminate flooring and smooth coved ceiling with sunken spotlights.
First Floor Accommodation: -
Landing: - Raised skylight with rear facing Velux window, loft access, airing cupboard, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Master Bedroom: - 4.57m x 3.66m (15'23 x 12'50) - Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling.
En-Suite: - Opaque double glazed window to rear aspect, enclosed and fully tiled shower unit, low level WC, inset wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, extractor fan, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Bedroom Two: - 3.96m x 3.05m (13'59 x 10'89) - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling.
Bedroom Three: - 3.96m x 3.05m (13'58 x 10'85) - Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling.
Bedroom Four: - 3.05m x 2.59m (10'90 x 8'06) - Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring and smooth ceiling.
Family Bathroom: - Opaque double glazed window to rear aspect, freestanding bath with central mixer tap, fully tiled walk-in double shower unit, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, extractor fan, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Exterior: -
Gardens: - Measuring approximately 0.35 of an acre, the property comprises a wrap-around plot with a significantly sized frontage and private rear garden. The rear garden is smaller in depth but consists mainly of lawned areas with mature tree and shrub borders providing complete privacy.
Summer House / Annex*: - Within the rear garden is a brick built Summer House which comprises a 12' multi-purpose room, fitted with power, lighting and double glazed windows and French doors to side and rear aspects. Adjacent to this room is a large shower room with low level WC and wash hand basin, fully tiled.
Frontage: - A very generous frontage commencing with double gates with shingle driveway, offering parking for several vehicles. A detached single garage is located to the front of the plot which has planning permission to be replaced with a double garage - This planning permission has expired but can be reinstated.
Agents Notes: - Council Tax Band: E
- Oil (tank located is discrete area to property side)
- Mains Water
- Private Drainage with a clear water sewage treatment plant (emptied approx once annually)
For further information regarding this property, please contact Prestige Homes by Hamilton Piers.
PROVISIONAL DETAILS - AWAITING VENDORS APPROVAL
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Hamilton Piers - Great Notley
Westdrive Space Business Centre, Avenue West, Skyline 120 Business Park,
Great Notley, Essex
CM77 7AA
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