* Guide price £575,000 to £600,000 * Originally built in the 1750's, this beautifully presented detached period cottage boasts charm, character, and has been tastefully renovated throughout. The property is which benefits from having a detached annex is situated on a pleasant lane just off the Halstead Road and is within easy access of local shops, amenities, highly regarded schools, the A12 and Marks Tey mainline railway station.

This outstanding property has accommodation comprising an entrance lobby with wood effect flooring, triple glazed windows to both the front and side aspects, a radiator, beautiful exposed beams, an opening into the entrance hall, and a door to the cloakroom which has been fitted with a low level w/c, hand wash basin into vanity unit, heated towel rail, and a triple glazed window.

The generous size entrance hall which could also be used as a study area has a triple glazed window to the side aspect, an understairs storage cupboard, exposed beams to both the walls and ceiling, and a staircase to first floor.

The lounge has a wealth of exposed beams, brick built fireplace with inset log burner, dual aspect triple glazed windows to both the front and side aspects, two radiators, and double doors which lead to the sun room which has double glazed windows and French doors out to the rear garden and overlooking neighbouring fields, a vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows and a radiator.

At the rear of the property sits an impressive kitchen/dining/living room which has been extended and finished to the highest of standards. The beautifully appointed kitchen has been fitted with bespoke matching base and eye level sage shaker style units, a range of granite worksurfaces to both the Island and wall mounted units, a double bowled deep porcelain butler sink unit, space for an American style fridge/freezer with additional cupboards surround, space for a range cooker, an integrated dishwasher and washing machine, exposed beams and a part vaulted ceiling with two sky light windows to the ceiling, and doorway into the sun room.

In the dining area, bifolding doors give access to the rear garden, there’s a sky lantern to the ceiling above where the dining table currently sits, and a triple glazed window overlooks the rear garden. On the first floor, the landing gives access to all three bedrooms, the shower room, and loft hatch.

Bedroom one is a generous sized bedroom with a triple glazed window to the front a range of built in wardrobes, and a radiator. Bedroom two has a triple glazed window to front, radiator, a built-in wardrobe, and airing cupboard. Bedroom three has a triple glazed window to the rear aspect and a radiator. The shower room has been fitted with a large walk-in shower with fitted waterfall shower head and seating, stylish hand wash basin into a vanity unit with mixer tap, low level w/c, and a triple glazed obscured window to the rear.

Outside
As previously mentioned, the property is situated on a pleasant lane just off the Halstead Road and enjoys neighbouring farmland views. There is a large driveway providing off road parking for several cars, with mature flower and shrub beds. The rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn benefits from two block paved patio areas, a wooden pergola which leads to the detached annex at the bottom of the garden, a number of potting and raised flower beds, a shingled area with extra space for seating, a side gate leading out to the lane, views over neighbouring farmland, and a personnel door which gives access into the annex.

The annex which has been converted and fitted out by the current owners is approximately 18'11" max by 16'10" max, and has been fitted with electric radiators, lighting and power sockets, dual aspects double glazed windows, a kitchenette with inset sink and space for appliances. There is also an ensuite shower room with single shower cubicle, hand wash basin, low level w/c, extractor fan, and a double glazed obscured window to the side aspect.


Location

The property is situated in this popular village location to the west of Colchester's city centre being a short distance to open countryside. There are popular public houses nearby and the property is close to the Cricket ground and Heath with the A12 a short distance away London bound towards the M25 and east towards the A14.

The nearby railway station at Marks Tey provides services to London Liverpool Street and there are good shopping facilities available at Tollgate including Sainsburys Superstore amongst other large national outlets.

Directions

Proceed from our Stanway Tollgate branch along the A12 dual carriageway, along Halstead Road and into the village of Eight Ash Green. Continue through the village where the property will be found situated in a lane on the right hand side with the bus stop at the end and just prior to the bend in the road with the Bungalow Stores.

Important Information

We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Sewage is serviced via a two year old water treatment system.
Council tax band - E
EPC rating - TBC
Tenure - Freehold