3 bedroom detached house for sale

Part of our Signature collection, a quintessential Grade II listed substantial period home, well screened within its own grounds that extend to just over a third of an acre in this popular Colne Valley village.

Plummers Farmhouse has substantial ground floor accommodation retains a wealth of character with the exposed timber frame, red brick fireplace and leaded light windows. The house sides on to Plummers Road with ample parking to the front where there is the double garage with gym/home office above.

An oak entrance door leads through into a welcoming entrance hall with oak flooring and exposed timbers. At the rear of the hall is a recently appointed shower room with large shower, wash hand basin and toilet. At the front of the property is the main sitting room, a beautifully proportioned room with extensive exposed timbers centred round a red brick fireplace with wood burner. There is exposed studwork flowing through to a snug providing an additional seating area. At the centre of Plummers Farmhouse is a well-appointed study enjoying delightful views over the rear gardens and having a range of built-in bookcases as well as filing cabinets and dual desks. A door leads onto a lobby linking the old property to a more recent addition with a magnificent family room with 15' high vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers with three sets of oak French doors opening out onto the terrace. In the corner of the room is a gas stove, whilst there is attractive pamment flooring. Back off the main entrance hall, is the dining room with exposed timbers and door leading to the staircase which rises to the first floor. There is also a useful storage cupboard and door leading through to the kitchen with part vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers. Recently re-appointed, there are work surfaces, ample cupboard, and drawer units under and range of matching wall mounted cupboards, the painted dresser will also remain. Built into the chimney stack is a hob and double oven and there is also a wine fridge. There is space for further appliances and door leading through to a utility room with restricted head height providing excellent additional storage as well as space for a numerous appliances. A door leads through from the kitchen to a beautifully appointed conservatory of timber framed construction with double glazed windows overlooking the gardens with French doors leading out onto the terrace. The room enjoys attractive patterned tiled flooring and leads through a rear lobby where there is a second cloakroom and also housing the gas fired boiler and hot water tank.

Stairs lead up to the first floor landing which opens to a large open area with exposed timbers and space for additional furniture. A door leads through to the main bedroom, an excellent size room with dual aspect and wealth of exposed timbers throughout. In the corner of the room a door leads through to a deep 6' wardrobe with ample hanging space. At the rear of the property is the second bedroom, again of excellent size with dual aspect whilst the third bedroom could also house a double bed. There are exposed timbers and attractive leaded light window. The main bathroom has recently been appointed with a Jacuzzi bath with independent shower above, wash hand basin and toilet. A door leads from the landing up a fixed stair ladder into the attic room. A 'T' shaped area with the main space measuring 32' x 10' with secondary area 9'1" x 6'3" and there is a wide storage area. The attic has two windows, radiator, and a maximum height of 8'10" with four cross beams at approximately 4' high and has been used by the owners as an occasional bedroom/hobbies room.

Outside
Plummers Farmhouse is screened from the road by mature hedging with brick driveway leading to a large turning area with low red brick wall. There is a double garage measuring 18'4" x 18'2" with two up and over doors and power, light and water connected. Stairs lead up to a room currently used for gym equipment-17'10" x 12'6". At the rear of the garage is a log store. At the side of the property is an extensive area of lawns, established trees and curved pathway leading round to where there is a screened oil storage tank. At the rear of the property is an extensive brick and paved terrace with water feature. A pergola leads down the garden and is covered with a variety of plants including roses. There are feature beds, shingled areas and railway sleeper raised box hedging leading to the end of the garden where there is trellis screening and a greenhouse. Fencing has been replaced over the last few years. In total the grounds extend to approximately 0.36 of an acre.


Location

Fordham is a village of 800 habitants, just 6 miles northwest of Colchester. It has a fine church, All Saints, one pub/restaurant (The Three Horseshoes) and a primary school which is highly rated by Ofsted, and a village hall. In 2001, over 500 acres of Fordham land was donated to the Woodland Trust for the creation of a woodland environment. Well regarded preparatory schools are within proximity; specifically, Holmwood House and Littlegarth are 3.7 and 6.2 miles away, respectively. For the commuter, the nearest mainline railway station can be found at Marks Tey, just 3.6 miles away. Fast direct trains to London can also be found at Colchester, approximately 15 minutes by car.

Directions

From Colchester proceed west along the A12 exiting at Stanway onto the A1124. Proceed through Eight Ash Green and through the ‘S’ bends, taking the next turning right into Wood Lane. Continue out of the built-up area and over the river into the village of Fordham, proceeding past the Primary School, Church, through the village and over the village green. Plummers Farmhouse will eventually be found further along on the left-hand side.

Important Information

Services – We understand that mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property
Council tax band – G
EPC exempt – listed building
Tenure – Freehold
Ref - JDP