4 bedroom detached house for sale

Part of our Signature collection, an imposing four bedroom detached residence, of some stature, offering extended and versatile family accommodation set within an established and mature plot extending to around three quarters of an acre

Honeywood occupies a delightful semi-rural location with extensive countryside views and distant sea views in this highly regarded village within easy reach of both Mersea Island with its many boating and leisure activities, as well as Colchester city centre with its excellent range of shopping and recreational amenities and railway station with direct links to London Liverpool Street.

Porch canopy with door to enclosed entrance porch and door to the entrance hall with stairflight to the first floor. The cloakroom has low level WC and wash basin. The impressive drawing room has a central fireplace with multi fuel stove, dual aspect windows and doors opening onto the conservatory, a delightful light and airy room with extensive views over the mature gardens designed for dining and entertaining.

There are two additional reception rooms and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room comprehensively fitted in a range of units with work surfaces having a good array of cupboards, drawers and space under, inset five-ring electric hob with cooker hood over, built-in oven and microwave oven, warming drawer, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There are dual aspect windows and French doors opening out to the garden.

There is a small lobby with doors to the front, double garage and utility room with work surface, inset sink, cupboards and space under, fitted wall units and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.

On the first floor the principal bedroom suite comprises a large double bedroom with vaulted ceiling, under floor heating and Juliet balcony providing wonderful views. There is access to a dressing area with built-in wardrobes, under floor heating and en-suite fitted in a high quality suite comprising free-standing bath, walk-in shower low level WC, twin wash basins, heated towel rail and underfloor heating.

Bedroom two is another large double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite comprising bath, tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and low level WC.

There are two additional well proportioned bedrooms, one of which has built-in wardrobes and a family bathroom with bath, wash basin, low level WC and shelved airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.

Outside
Honeywood is set back from the Mersea Road being retained by mature hedgerow and having a sweeping gravelled driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles and proceeding around to the rear of the property for additional parking and access to the double width garage.

There is a separate access to one side of the property leading to a large expansive lawn/small paddock area and there is a useful haybarn, stables and tack room.

The immediate rear of the property has established gardens providing a delightful setting to the property. There is an extensive paved terrace area beyond which the marjority of the gardens are lawned wth established flowers, shrubs and trees. There is a pond, pergola and decked seating area with countryside to the rear.


Location

Honeywood occupies a delightful position in the highly regarded village of Peldon which is situated close to the nearby attraction of Abberton Reservoir with its swans and wild fowl. Mersea Island with its waterfront beaches, sailing and seafood is within easy driving distance providing a host of water and leisure facilities.

Colchester city centre is within comfortable driving distance with its excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants and Mercury Theatre.

For the commuter Colchester mainline railway station offers straight forward access to London Liverpool Street Station.

Directions

Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode CO5 7QG

Important Information

Council Tax Band - G
Services – Mains water and electric are connected. Drainage is to a sewage treatment plant with Diamond Blower system. Solar panels on roof and oil fired central heating.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC – C
Our ref - COL260211/GMB