8 bedroom detached house for sale

As part of our Signature collection, Forres is a substantial family home approaching 6,000 sq ft of accommodation that also includes a garage block with first floor accommodation that could be utilised for additional living space if required (STP).

Set back from the road behind a walled and gated entrance the property offers a large amount of parking, overlooks farmland and is offered with no onward chain.

The property offers air conditioning and underfloor heating along with a 34' dining room, 24ft Living Room, 28' kitchen/breakfast room, integral annex space with bedroom and bathroom offering seven bedrooms and five bathrooms in total situated over the first and second floors. Externally there are storage rooms, garage complex with double and single garage, further store room, shower room and large 37' studio room over, large driveway with ample parking and generous mature gardens.

Upon entering you are greeted by a spacious reception hall with bay window to the front, oak flooring, stairs rising to first floor with cupboard under and doors leading to the ground floor cloakroom. The spacious 'L' shaped kitchen/diner has a range of luxury fitted kitchen units with integrated appliances to include two dishwashers, Siemens microwave, Siemens coffee machine and Rangemaster Stove. There is a useful central island with seating area, undermount sink with Quooker hot tap and a ceramic sink with drainer. There is also space for an American style fridge/freezer. A separate bar area with fitted storage, sink, mono mixer tap, fridge and dishwasher completes the room.

The dining room has windows to the front and bi-fold doors to the rear and side opening onto the large patio. Large sliding doors lead through to the sitting room with windows to the side, bi-fold doors to the rear and a fireplace with fitted wood burner. The utility room has a door to the rear, fitted storage, worktops with inset sink, space for appliances and a door to the annexe living room which has windows to the front, bi-fold doors to the rear, oak flooring, an impressive vaulted ceiling, fitted kitchenette with storage and a door to the annexe bedroom which has French style doors to the rear, window to the side and a door to the en-suite bathroom.

On the spacious first floor landing there is a large laundry cupboard housing the washing machine, stairs to the second floor and doors leading to the principal bedroom which has French doors opening on to large balcony area, a walk-in wardrobe with fitted storage and door to the en-suite shower room. The second double bedroom also benefits from an en-suite shower. A further bedroom or study is interconnected with the bedroom which can also be accessed from the hallway. A further double bedroom faces to the rear aspect. There is also a family bathroom and further shower room located off the landing.

The second floor landing provides access to two further double bedrooms which are partly under the eaves and a further shower room.

Outside
There is a horseshoe driveway that is accessed via electric gates that leads to large parking areas and a double garage which has a fixed staircase leading to a first floor storage area with Velux style windows. There is also a shower room on the ground floor and a studio/games room. The gardens are mature and predominantly laid to lawn, with large patio areas, open views to one side and two further brick storage areas.

Agents note
Underfloor heating on ground floor.
Air conditioning to principle rooms, further provision for second floor air conditioning is in place.
Beam Central Vacuum System.


Location

The property is situated in the popular village of Elmstead Market to the east of Colchester town centre close to the renowned Beth Chatto Gardens. The village benefits from a local shop, fuel station, fish & chip shop, Indian restaurant, Primary School and Cricket Club whilst providing good access to the A120 dual
carriage way and straight forward access back to Colchester via the A133. The nearby village of Wivenhoe benefits from a railway station, having mainline links into London and home to the University of Essex.

Directions

Proceed out of Colchester along the A133 Clingoe Hill, upon reaching the village of Elmstead Market continue straight ahead through the two sets of traffic lights, where the property can be located on the right hand side set back from the road behind a gated walled entrance.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - F
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - D
Our ref - TC