4 bedroom detached house for sale

Offers over - £650,000 to £700,000

As part of our Signature Collection this unique home was designed by local architect Brian Thomas in the early 1960's and has been modified over the years to enhance the overall accommodation.

This outstanding home occupies a mature plot of around 0.3 of an acre and has superb views from the first floor living room over the gardens towards the River Colne and out to Mersea Island. There is flexible accommodation arranged over two floors, ample parking and a 30ft. double garage which has been constructed to allow for boat. This building has the potential for an annex subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

On entering the property the reception hall has a door to the ground floor shower room fitted with a three piece suite. There is an inner hall with a range of built in storage cupboards, door to the outside and airing cupboard. There are three double ground floor bedrooms, the largest of which has an en-suite bathroom with panel bath, separate tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin, bidet and W.C.

There is a spacious kitchen/dining room which has stairs to the first floor and is fitted with a double bowl sink, range of storage cupboards, integrated fridge and useful peninsula unit with cupboards and drawers under. The adjoining utility room has a work surface with space for appliances for under, butler sink, plumbing for washing machine and dual aspect windows.

The dining room is open to the sitting room which has a part vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows and patio doors opening on to the garden.

On the first floor is a wonderful living room with picture windows giving superb views over the mature gardens and across to the River Colne and Mersea Island. There is a central fireplace with inset gas stove, display mantle and shelving. This room opens on to a snug ideal for reading with a sloping ceiling.

An inner landing has doors leading off and there is a sauna as well as a quality bathroom suite comprising a free standing bath, separate tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, low level W.C. and integrated bidet. The master bedroom suite incorporates a dressing area and has a comprehensive range of built in wardrobes.

Outside
Remote controlled gates lead through to the driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles and give access to the double garage/boat store, a substantial outbuilding offering a variety of uses including the potential for an annexe subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent. To one side of this building is a greenhouse.

The mature gardens provide a delightful setting to the property with established flower and shrub borders, a number of mature trees and a soft fruit garden. There is paved patio providing a lovely seating area and the garden offers mature seclusion.


Location

Brightlingsea offers an extensive array of amenities including a Tesco Express, Coop store, a good selection of cafes, bars and restaurants and local schooling. There is a sailing club and yacht club as well as football and cricket clubs.

There is straightfoward access through to Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea both offering a range of shopping and recreational amenities and mainline railway stations. The former benefits from the Mercury theatre, Colchester castle and numerous wine bars and restaurants.

Directions

Please use the postcode CO7 0QU for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - G
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - D
Our ref - COL230098/GMB