8 bedroom detached house for sale

A stunning and substantial Victorian Rectory within a mile and a quarter of a mainline railway station, nestled in delightful countryside, with grounds of 7.7 acres. There is also a two bedroom detached cottage.

The property has been extensively refurbished throughout by the current owners with no work required. (turn key home)

Designed by the famous 19th Century architect Edward Blore who was responsible for Buckingham Palace amongst many other incredible buildings.

The current owners have meticulously refurbished the house over recent years to a very high standard throughout along with the detached cottage and games room/pool house.

Accommodation

A large entrance vestibule with fireplace creates a great first impression and perfect for greeting guests. Double doors open onto an elegant reception hall with stairs ascending the galleried landing whilst a door accesses a sizable cellar.
To your right is a sun filled sitting room with fireplace and wood burner. The current owners have created a capacious kitchen/breakfast room with dining area. There is planning permission to extend the kitchen with an in keeping garden room (image attached) Moving on there is a handy boot room/laundry room with drying room. An inner hall leads to a study, shower room and the snug.

First floor

An elegant returning staircase ascends the galleried landing and gives way to three bedrooms and family bathroom. The master suite offers far reaching countryside views. The remaining bedrooms are serviced via Jack & Jill bathroom. Adjacent to the stairs is a walk in airing cupboard.

Second floor

There are three further bedrooms with the largest coming with en-suite bathroom whilst offering similar views to the master bedroom.

The Cottage

A very well-appointed two storey former stable block that has been converted into a two-bedroom cottage.

Outside

The property is approached by electric gates which lead to a sweeping carriage driveway, cart lodge and detached cottage.

Set within the 7.7 acres of well-tended grounds - The Old Rectory has a number of useful outbuildings, including a very well-appointed two storey former stable block that has been converted into a two-bedroom cottage.
Pool house/games room, orangery, workshop which was used as a dog grooming business, machinery store, three stores, double cart lodge.
A detached double garage as well as a further single garage are both accessed via the large gravel 'turning circle' style driveway.

There is a outdoor heated swimming pool and grass tennis court. A superb feature to the house is a mature woodland area can be found to the north of the grounds. Beyond the grass tennis court to the west are two very useful fenced paddocks.

SITUATION The Old Rectory is situated within a 10 minute walk of Aldham village centre and church. Local shops are available at Marks Tey, with a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities available in Colchester.

Nationally renowned schooling can be found in Colchester, including Colchester Royal Grammar, Colchester High School, St Marys and Holmwood House Prep School. As well as Colchester Sixth Form College and the University of Essex.

Marks Tey station is also within very easy reach, making The Old Rectory ideal for commuters.