Exceptional far reaching views over the Stour Valley.

Description

Kerseys is believed to date back to the 1920's and has been extended over the years. The house is constructed from brick under a tiled roof and enhanced with leaded windows. Internally the property benefits from spacious light and bright reception rooms, double glazing, parquet flooring and an open fireplace in the sitting room. The impressive hallway gives access through to the sitting room, which in turn leads through to the annexe part of the property which offers a reception room, bedroom and newly refurbished shower room. The dining room is situated on the other side of the house with the Aga kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom. Along the rear elevation lies the study and fantastic oak garden room which has a tiled floor and doors out on to the wide terrace. Upstairs the principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes, an en suite shower room with a double
shower and a dressing room. There are a further four bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside
The property is approached along a tree lined drive culminating in a wide gravelled turning circle which gives access to the house, triple garage, thatched barn and gym/studio. The barn is currently used as a machinery store and is believed to date from the 16th century. The studio/gym is a recent addition and provides fabulous views over the Stour Valley. It also houses a wonderful wine room at one end that is insulated and temperature controlled. The triple garages have electric doors and at the rear there are steps up to a room above, which is currently used as a snooker room and studio. The gardens, paddocks and surrounding views are a particular feature of the property and surround the house on all sides. The formal gardens lie at the rear of the property and are well stocked with a number of mature trees, herbaceous borders and sweeping lawns. The wide terrace is accessed off the garden room, perfect for al fresco dining. To the side of the terrace lies the swimming pool, which is heated via an air source heat pump, and the hard tennis court. Beyond the hedges to the west there is a large fruit cage, greenhouse and composting area. The paddocks are situated along both the northern and southern boundaries.

Agents Note: Kersey Lodge is available via separate negotiation.

Location

Distances: Colchester 5.6 miles, Manningtree 10 miles, London Liverpool Street Station from 50 & 57 minutes respectively (All mileages and times are approximate)

Kerseys is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in a quiet position in Church Road, a small picturesque road in the small village of Boxted. The wonderful, undulating views from the property look out towards the village of Nayland. A particular feature of the property are the stunning views the property affords across the Stour Valley on the Essex/Suffolk borders. The area is renowned for its attractive rolling countryside made famous by the paintings of John Constable of Flatford Mill and the sought after villages of Nayland, Stoke by Nayland, Thorrington Street and Dedham with their day to day amenities which are within easy reach. Independent schools in the area include Littlegarth nursery and primary school and Holmwood House School. Boxted is ideally placed for communications to the A12 and to the Ancient Roman town of Colchester, which is reputed to be the oldest town in England with extensive shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The commuter can take advantage of InterCity train services to London's Liverpool Street Station.

Square Footage: 6,953 sq ft


Acreage: 14.2 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Mains electricity & water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.