4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Approaching 2,000 square feet of accommodation
- Half an acre plot with farmland and countryside beyond.
- A range of useful outbuildings that include a two storey garage, workshop, detached home office, log and coal stores and a greenhouse.
- Air source heat pump with 5 year buy in tariff remaining, underfloor heating (Kitchen and Dining Rooml) and radiators to the ground floor and first floor accommodation.
- Character rich with exposed beam work and red brick elevations throughout.
- Three vaulted bedrooms with the Principal having a full height window overlooking countryside at the rear. Additional first floor office or fourth bedroom.
- Unlisted with the potential to extend subject to planning permission.
- Desirable semi rural village location with excellent access to the A120/A12
- East to West plot, perfect for the afternoon sun and captivating sun sets.
Discover the essence of tranquil living with this exceptional four-bedroom detached residence in the picturesque village of Tendring. This property, located at The Green, seamlessly integrates rural charm with modern conveniences, presenting an exquisite haven that spans nearly 2,000 square feet on a generous half-acre plot.
Viewing this property is essential to truly appreciate its unique blend of elegance, space, and contemporary amenities.
Upon arrival, the storm porch, a harmonious blend of timber and brick, sets a welcoming tone. This entrance leads to the hallway, where the red quarry tiles and exposed brickwork walls immediately convey the home's rich character. The new composite glazed door further enhances the entrance’s appeal, hinting at the stylish interiors that lie within.
To the right of the hallway, the living room impresses with its triple aspect windows that bathe the room in natural light. This space is a sanctuary of comfort, featuring luxury carpeting and a central fireplace. The full-height window and French doors offer seamless access to the garden, ensuring the picturesque Westerly outdoor setting is always in view.
The heart of this home is its recently refreshed kitchen. Updated in late 2021, it features soft-closing cream shaker units and a charming ceramic sink with views over the front garden. The adjoining dining room, showcasing a magnificent red brick Inglenook fireplace and exposed beams, exudes historical charm. This space is perfect for family gatherings, where the ambiance is enriched by the home’s rustic elegance.
The ground floor bathroom combines practicality with style, offering a pear-shaped bath with a thermostatic shower. The red quarry tiling continues the home's rustic theme, adding to its cohesive design.
The first floor, accessed via two separate staircases, maintains the home's quirky yet functional layout. The first landing, illuminated by Velux windows, leads to the principal bedrooms, a newly installed bathroom, and a versatile fourth bedroom or home office. The master bedroom is a sanctuary of tranquility and sophistication, with a full-height feature window framing stunning views of farmland and woodland. Luxury carpeting, oak door wardrobes, and wood-paneled walls create a perfect blend of comfort and elegance.
Each additional bedroom has its unique charm, featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and ornate fireplaces, all contributing to a warm and luxurious atmosphere.
The exterior of this property is another standout feature of this brilliant home. The front garden, adorned with a variety of fruit trees, captures the morning sun, while the expansive rear garden includes a wildlife area, a pond, and borders open farmland. This natural paradise extends the living space outdoors, inviting nature into your daily life.
Functional outbuildings, including a new workshop and an insulated home office, add significant value and potential to this property. The double-width driveway and two-story garage provide ample parking and storage, enhancing the convenience of this idyllic home.
Located in the serene village of Tendring, this property offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and accessibility. Nearby train stations in Manningtree and Thorpe-le-Soken provide excellent connections to major cities, making commuting straightforward.
In conclusion, this property is a symphony of rural elegance, modern amenities, and thoughtful design. Every corner of this home tells a story of comfort, style, and meticulous attention to detail. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the unique charm and luxurious lifestyle this residence offers.
EPC Rating: C
Rooms
Storm porch 1.32m x 1.62m (4ft 3in x 5ft 3in)
Providing a character rich entrance to this wonderfully unique Cottage the porch of brick base construction with timber pillars and vaulted roof above provides shelter with a new composite glazed entrance door leading into the hallway.
Entrance hall 1.12m x 4.25m (3ft 8in x 13ft 11in)
Featuring red quarry tiling under foot and exposed red brick work to internal walls, the entrance hall is partially open to the well proportioned living room at the rear of the home on your right. On your left you'll find a ground floor bathroom, a functional and practical utility room and directly in front you are led through to the kitchen and dining spaces.
Living room 5.01m x 5.30m (16ft 5in x 17ft 4in)
A stunning triple aspect living room featuring luxury carpet underfoot and a central feature fireplace found in between a full height window and French doors leading out to the garden with super views of surrounding countryside beyond. Illuminated via southerly and westerly aspects this light field space has a hardwood staircase that leads up to the first landing serving the main bedroom accommodation on the first floor.
Bathroom 2.30m x 1.90m (7ft 6in x 6ft 2in)
The first bathroom is handily located on the ground floor and features a white suite that includes a pear-shaped bath with pivoting shower screen and thermostatic shower over, WC, pedestal hand wash basin and and full height storage cabinets. There is also an extractor fan, opaque windows to two elevations and red quarry tiling under foot.
Utility Room 1.86m x 2.32m (6ft 1in x 7ft 7in)
Practical and essential fully functioning utility room with plumbing provided for a washing machine and tumble dryer above, sink set in vanity unit with mixer tap and large covered housing the insulated hot water tank and renewable heating technology tools for stop full stop you will find red quarry tiling underfoot and exposed red brickwork to one internal elevation.
Kitchen 3.81m x 3.84m (12ft 6in x 12ft 7in)
Refreshed and renewed in late 2021 this charming country style kitchen incorporates soft closing cream base level shaker units with work surface, tile splashback and matching wall mounted cabinets over. Beneath the counter you will find a dishwasher and exposed beams traverse the walls and the ceiling. Dual aspect with windows to the front and rear elevation you will also find a ceramic one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap overlooking the mature and pretty established front garden. To the rear there is a stable door that leads you into the conservatory and the dining room is open plan to the kitchen. There is red quarry tiling underfoot and red exposed brickwork to the walls. Cooking for the family is catered for by an induction range master. Underfloor heating.
Dining Room 3.78m x 4.06m (12ft 4in x 13ft 3in)
Oozing character the feature rich dining room is focused around a full height red brick Inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner. Also dual aspect with windows to both the front and rear elevations each offer a unique framing of the mature gardens. The dining room also features exposed horizontal and vertical brickwork to the walls and to the ceiling. Here you will find the second staircase leading up to the second part of the first floor accommodation with useful storage underneath. Underfloor heating.
First landing 2.30m x 4m (7ft 6in x 13ft 1in)
The first landing on the first floor serving the main bedroom accommodation is filled with natural light via two Velux windows to the vaulted ceiling each with remote shutters. The balustrade is galleried and there is luxury carpeting under foot and wood panelling to two elevations. An oak door invites you into the first bedroom suite and the landing also provides access to the fourth bedroom / office and to a luxury bathroom with shower.
First Bedroom 4.59m x 3.94m (15ft x 12ft 11in)
Of epic proportions the first bedroom has a standout feature of large full height window to the rear elevation offering up distant views of farmland and woodland beyond the half an acre plot. There is a further window to the side elevation ensuring that those southerly and westerly aspects provides the first bedroom with excellent natural light. You find here a range of double fronted wardrobe cupboards and two individual full height storage cupboards with Oak doors. Walls are partly wood panelled, there is luxury carpet under foot and exposed beamwork to the ceiling.
Office / fourth bedroom 2.42m x 1.47m (7ft 11in x 4ft 9in)
Offering a quiet retreat as an office or potential fourth bedroom this dual aspect space has luxury carpet underfoot and exposed beamwork to the ceiling.
First bathroom 3.05m x 2.73m (10ft x 8ft 11in)
Brand new within the last two years this spacious bathroom suite is comprised of panel bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, WC, vanity sink also with mixer tap and fully enclosed shower cubicle with thermostatic shower tap. The bathroom is mostly tiled in a white gloss brick style and features an exposed red brick chimney stack, laminate flooring under foot, a Velux window to the front elevation and exposed beam work to the ceiling.
Conservatory 2.60m x 4.03m (8ft 6in x 13ft 2in)
Of Victorian style with vaulted ceiling and decorative tile flooring, the conservatory of brick base construction has windows to two elevations and a full height glazed door that leads out to the patio area. Due to its south-westerly aspect this charming room is filled with natural light and also includes array of soft closing drawers beneath square edge work surface with matching wall mounted and full height double fronted cupboards.
Second landing 3.77m x 1.66m (12ft 4in x 5ft 5in)
The second character rich landing provides a wealth of character having stripped original floorboards under foot, vaulted ceiling with exposed beam work a window to the rear elevation offering an elevated outlook of scenic countryside. On your left you'll find the third bedroom and on your right the second. There is also a useful full height cupboard here.
Second bedroom 3.56m x 3.59m (11ft 8in x 11ft 9in)
Adorned with luxury fitted carpet the second double bedroom features an open vaulted ceiling with exposed structural beam work, a red brick facia wall and windows to both the front and rear elevations.
Third bedroom 3.59m x 2.41m (11ft 9in x 7ft 10in)
The third double bedroom also features an open vaulted ceiling with exposed beam work. It is dual aspect with windows to both the side and front elevations. The third bedroom features an exposed red brick ornate fireplace and there is luxury carpet underfoot.
Front Garden
Rear Garden
The rear plot measures approximately 142' x 92' (from the rear of the cottage) and features a 'wildlife garden', pond to the rear and it backs on to paddock land.
Predominately this expanse is laid to lawn with a hedgerow border at the rear separating the gardens from farmland and countryside beyond.
You'll find plenty of useful outbuildings here with a brand new workshop and new outside insulated home office with French doors and light + power connected. For those cosy nights in we have no doubt that you'll be grabbing your coat to nip out to the wood stored found behind the garage!
Parking - Off street
A double width shingle laid driveway providing off street parking for four cars.
Parking - Garage
Measuring approximately 3.62m x 6.38m with double fronted garage door (wood) and personal door to the rear. Th garage features a second floor providing excellent further storage or amenity space.
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