5 bedroom detached house for sale

Part of our Signature collection, Rye House is an imposing five bedroom detached house thought to date back to 1848, set in a good size plot and ideally positioned in the sought-after village of Feering.

The property offers generous accommodation, with three reception rooms in addition to the kitchen/breakfast room, an ensuite to the principal bedroom, gated off-road parking and a double garage.

The porch leads to an attractive stained glass front door which opens into the entrance hall, where there are stairs leading to the first floor and lower basement level, along with a cloakroom.

Set to the front of the property are the impressive family room and dining room, both with a dual aspect allowing an abundance of natural light, and both benefitting from fireplaces and high ceilings. The sitting room is set to the rear with an attractive open fireplace and impressive surround, a dual aspect, and doors leading out to the garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room has two windows to the side aspect and bi-folding doors to the rear leading to the garden. There is a butler sink inset to granite work surfaces, with a range of matching wall and base units. Appliances include a Range cooker with extractor above, integrated microwave and space for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Accessed from both the kitchen and entrance hall is the well-equipped utility room.

The spacious galleried landing provides access to all five bedrooms, the family bathroom and a separate wc. The principal bedroom has a window to the rear overlooking the garden, two built-in wardrobes and a door leading through into the ensuite facilities.

The second and third bedrooms are set to the front of the property, both with a dual aspect, and the fourth and fifth bedrooms are both a good size. The family bathroom has a panel bath, wc, wash hand basin, separate shower cubicle and a window to the side. There is a separate cloakroom fitted with a two piece suite.

The lower ground floor/basement is a versatile space which is currently being used by the owners as an art studio, but which could make an ideal home office or den.

Outside
The property is approached via a private driveway with double gates to the side leading to the detached double garage with electric up and over doors and personal door to the rear leading to the garden. There is an EV charging point attached to the garage and solar panels - further information available on request.

The front garden has a variety of mature trees and shrubs, whilst there is access on both sides of the property to the extensive rear garden. There is a large patio and the remainder is predominantly laid to lawn with a separate barbeque area and a child safe pond.


Location

Feering is a popular village located within easy reach of the A12 and coast (Chelmsford and M25 to south, and Colchester and Ipswich to the north). The nearby A120 gives easy access to Stansted and onto the M11. The nearest mainline railway station is at Kelvedon, approximately 0.4 miles away, with a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street (approximate journey time of 50 minutes).

There are excellent local shopping facilities and amenities including bus routes and access to Chelmsford and Colchester. Both Kelvedon and Feering boast sought-after primary schools and a highly regarded secondary school can be found in the nearby popular medieval market town of Coggeshall.

Colchester provides wider educational facilities including Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls and Holmwood House. Post secondary education facilities include Colchester Sixth Form College and the University of Essex.

Directions

Please use the postcode CO5 9EA for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - G
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. The property has an EV charging point, solar panels and air source heat pump.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - D
Ref - WIT240346/DJN