Part of our Signature collection, occupying a delightful rural position on the Northern outskirts of Colchester, a substantially extended four bedroom home with wonderful countryside aspects and straight forward access to central Colchester and the mainline railway station.

Occupying a delightful rural location with far reaching countryside views an outstanding four bedroom house having been remodelled and extended over recent years.

Of particular merit is the impressive kitchen/dining area with it's light and airy interior, offering a wonderful entertaining space and bi-fold doors opening out onto the rear garden. Ideally positioned on the outskirts of this highly regarded village, yet within comfortable driving distance of Colchester mainline railway station and town centre, this surprisingly spacious home offers a tastefully decorated interior and flexible accommodation.

To the front of the property, an enclosed entrance porch leads through into the lounge, having a recess fireplace with wood burning stove, fitted storage to one side and a useful storage cupboard under the stairs.

Folding doors lead directly into the kitchen/dining area, providing a wonderful dining and entertaining area with high quality kitchen units, including integrated microwave, dishwasher. tumble dryer, washing machine, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, hob and centrally placed peninsular unit which can be used as a sizeable breakfast bar, here are roof lights and bi-fold doors leading out onto the garden.

To the front of the property, there is a spacious sitting room, having a central fireplace with inset LPG fire, having display shelving and storage cupboards.

There is a ground floor shower room with a three piece suite and boot room which gives access to the garden.

On the first floor, the landing has a utility cupboard and there is access to loft space and a front facing study.

The master bedroom suite includes a dressing room and en-suite shower room, whilst the bedroom has a Juliet balcony with views over the rear garden and surrounding countryside.

There are three additional good size bedrooms and a high quality bathroom suite, comprising of free standing classic bath, wash basin and WC.
This charming home is set back from the road, with an extensive gravel driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles with a small lawned garden beyond and a pathway to the front door.

The overall plot extends to around 1/5th of an acre with an extensive patio area to the immediate rear of the property, and an attractive lawned garden with flower beds providing a pleasant setting to the property. There are several useful outbuildings, including two workshops and a home office with cloakroom and sink.


Location

The highly regarded village of Great Horkesley is located to the North of Colchester, close to the Suffolk border and Stour Valley, an area of outstanding naturally beauty. The village has local amenities which include a wine merchants, village store and Post Office, there are also two churches at either end of the village. Primary schooling is found in a variety of locations including Nayland, Boxted, Langham and Great Horkesley, plus private schooling is also close at hand with Holmwood House Nursey and Little Garth in nearby Nayland.

Central Colchester and mainline railway station are within easy reach, making Great Horkesley extremely popular with the commuter, services to London Liverpool Street taking under an hour. Colchester town is surround by Roman walls, being steep in history with its Norman Castle.

The town centre provides excellent shopping and recreational facilities, along with a number of wine bars, restaurants and Mercury Theatre. Further excellent schooling include the Grammar Schools, Sixth Form Collage, with the University of Essex located on the outskirts of the town.

Directions

Proceed to the North of Colchester, entering the village of Great Horkesley, turning left into School Lane where the property can be located further along on the right hand side.

Important Information

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