4 bedroom detached house for sale

Part of our Signature collection, situated at the end of a country lane is this bespoke new build 4 bedroom ‘dutch style’ barn with commanding views over the countryside across the Colne Valley on the edge of this highly sought after commutable village.

1 Cooks Hall Barn is one of a pair of dwellings built in 2020 on the site of a former barn, finished to an exceptionally high standard and attention to detail with air source heat pump and underfloor heating to its 3,000 sq ft of accommodation.

The entrance to the barn leads into a lobby with bi-fold doors through to the main hall with cloaks cupboard, media service cupboard with at the end, a cloakroom with toilet and wash basin with mirror above.

The sitting room enjoys full width patio doors opening onto the rear terrace, led spots and ceiling speakers with drop down screen and projector (available by separate negotiation) The room is divided from the main dining room/kitchen by a feature fireplace with bi-ethanol fire. The dining room is part vaulted to the galleried landing 21’ high and accessed by an oak and glass staircase. Again, there is full width patio doors out to the terrace. The bespoke kitchen has a central island topped with corian having a wine cooler plus 5-ring induction hob with light and extraction canopy above. There is a raised breakfast bar on one corner with space for 4 stools. Further corian worksurfaces have a double bowl sink, drainer and quooker boiler tap with cupboards beneath and integral neff dishwasher. A bank of storage cupboards span one wall with appliances including a fridge, freezer, two ovens, steam cooker and microwave.

Two double bedrooms and a bathroom feature on the ground floor with 14’ high vaulted ceilings, one with built in bedroom furniture and the other currently used as an office. The bathroom is beautifully appointed with a freestanding oval bath with walk in shower area with glass screens. There is a vanity unit wash basin with cupboards beneath and light and mirror above and a toilet. Finally, is the utility room with mezzanine storage area above accessed by a pull-down ladder. Alongside the usual storage cupboards, workspace and sink is plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer and cupboards concealing the water tank and heat exchange equipment.

The first-floor galleried landing has a high curved roof and patio doors out to a small balcony. The principle bedroom has a dual aspect with patio doors leading out to a large balcony enjoying commanding views over the valley. The room has a high curved ceiling and leads through to a dressing room with range of built in wardrobes with a mix of hanging space, shelving and chest of drawers. A door leads on to the large en suite shower room with a toilet, vanity unit wash basin with cupboards beneath, whilst at the end is a walk-in shower with glass screen. The second bedroom enjoys the high curved ceiling and patio doors out to the large balcony with views over the valley. There are 2 wardrobes either side of the door through to the en suite with walk in shower with glass screen, wash basin and toilet.

Outside
The barn has an electric gated access shared with No.2 with rumbled block driveway through a second electric gate to the driveway that leads down to the courtyard by the entrance. There is a detached double garage 23’3 x 20’ with two electric roller doors, electric charging point, loft storage above and door through to a workshop area with worksurfaces and storage cupboards and door leading to the outside. Around the courtyard are two outside taps, further charging point and the air source heat pump.

The rear garden has an extensive terrace along the back of the barn with at one end a covered pergola with retractable sides. The terrace has planted borders with steps out to the lawns bordered with stock proof post and rail fencing and young hedging. At one end of the garden is a covered entertainment deck with lighting and hot tub (available by separate negotiation) garden store 11’ x 6’1 with power and light and adjoining studio with worksurface with cupboards and integral fridge, power, light and electric heating.


Location

The property enjoys a rural spot at the end of a country lane. Beyond are public footpaths leading to Hillhouse wood, through the Colne valley to Fordham and across fields to the local church. The village offers excellent local facilities with a doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, co-op with post office, pubs and restaurants, primary school, Orpen Hall with recreational ground and regular bus service to the village and back through to Colchester via North Station.

Colchester itself is 3 miles away with wider shopping, recreational facilities and wider education through secondary schooling, sixth form and university levels. North station has services to London Liverpool Street in under the hour.

Directions

Continue to the very end of Cooks Hall Road and follow the private drive down to Cooks Hall and the Barn – proceed through the two gates at the side of the barn to find No.1

Important Information

Services – Mains water, electricity are connected to the property whilst the drainage is to a private treatment plant shared with No. 2. Underfloor heating is from an air source heat pump. The property has an LABC 10-year warranty issued from the date of construction.
Council Tax Band – G
EPC rating – B
Tenure – Freehold
Security - The property has electric gated access, CCTV and alarm system.
Ref - COL240481/JDP