2 bedroom bungalow

A rare opportunity to acquire an established two bedroom detached bungalow set within a mature plot of around two and a quarter acres with pre-application approval under reference no 231117 for the conversion of two agricultural buildings into three dwellings, full details are available on Colchester City Council website.

The existing established bungalow requires modernisation with the potential for extension and brief comprises an entrance hall with access to loft space. There are two double bedrooms and bathroom with panelled bath with shower fitment over, wash basin and high level WC.

The sitting room has an open fireplace with display mantel and there are dual aspect windows. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room has a Rayburn solid fuel stove, there is a shelved airing cupboard housing the insulated copper cylinder, walk-in pantry and a number of fitted kitchen units, half glazed door to rear porch with door to rear garden.

Outside
The bungalow occupies a wonderful plot extending to around two and a quarter acres with far-reaching countryside views. The garden to the front of the bungalow is retained by mature hedgerow with driveway to one side providing parking space and giving access to the garage, which is sub-divided with a storage and workshop area.

The rear garden has a patio with lawn beyond, mature shrubs and countryside aspect. There is an outside coal store and toilet.

There are a number of substantial outbuildings offering excellent development potential including....
A barn measuring approximately 65'6 x 38' widening to 42'6
Studio measuring approximately 35' x 17'

Tool store measuring approximately 11' x 8'

There is a large green house and open brick store.

Opportunities such as this are rarely available to the market offering wonderful development potential both to the existing bungalow and outbuildings, subject to obtaining full planning consent.


Location

The property occupies a delightful position set back from the road and is conveniently placed for access to the local village amenities and Colchester City centre with its excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants and Mercury theatre.

Directions

Please use postcode CO4 5HU for Sat Nav and upon entering Boxted Road turn right into Langham Road where Cottage Garden will be located further along on the left hand side with two prominent Cottage Garden signs.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - C
Services – We are advised that mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a private system.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC – E
Ref - COL220874/GMB

We are further advised that parts of the land are limited to the use of agricultural or horticultural use or for a use in conjunction with a garden centre, which has the potential to be removed. The National Grid are proposing (still in consultation) to build approximately 184 km of new electricity transmission reinforcement which would be made up of mostly overhead lines and pylons, some of which are proposed through the village of Boxted to the north of this site. Further information can be found on the National Grid Norwich to Tilbury website.