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Guide price
£1,100,000

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Holfield Grange, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6
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Chain-free
Study
Detached house
6 beds
3 baths
3,541 sq ft / 329 sq m
EPC rating: C
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand G
BroadbandUltra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Beautifully presented Essex barn
  • Converted in 2015
  • In excess of 3,600 sq ft of fine period accommodation with modern touches
  • Stunning semi rural setting, surrounded by rolling open countryside
  • Two miles south east of the charming village of Coggeshall
  • EPC Rating = C
A stunning barn conversion, providing far-reaching countryside views, in a peaceful setting and being sold with no onward chain.

Description

A beautifully presented Essex barn, sympathetically converted, occupying a delightful semi-rural setting with versatile and light-filled accommodation, in excess of 3,600 sq ft.

Formerly part of Hovels Farm Estate, the barn was converted in 2015 and is curtilage listed as being of Architectural or Historical Interest Grade II.

The property provides many fine period features including exposed timberwork with modern conveniences such as underfloor heating and a luxury, fully equipped kitchen.
The property is entered from the front into a stunning open-plan kitchen and living area, designed to maximise natural light. This space boasts high ceilings and large windows, creating a bright and airy atmosphere perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features custom units and high-end appliances. The room integrates with the living area, allowing for a sociable space, ideal for family living.

Conveniently located off the main living area is an inner lobby leading to a cloakroom. A well-equipped utility room provides additional storage and appliances. The inner hall connects the rest of the ground floor accommodation, providing access to a rear terrace. The main bedroom features a spacious dressing area and a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom. There is a further reception room with views over the front courtyard, offering the option for a variety of uses. There is a dedicated home office, private gym or an additional bedroom with another well-proportioned bedroom on the ground floor, ideal for guests or family members. Concluding the ground floor accommodation is a family bathroom. To the first floor there are three additional bedrooms, one of these bedrooms includes an en suite bathroom and a dressing room. The first floor living room is a stunning feature of the property, boasting a vaulted ceiling. Beyond is a second office space.

Set back from its country lane setting, Hovells Barn is approached through electric gates, opening to an enclosed courtyard area that is predominantly brick-paved, providing ample parking space for several vehicles. Beyond is a detached single garage. To the side is an area of garden, laid to lawn providing a delightful seating area, bordered by an attractive red-brick wall, adding a touch of historic charm and providing a sense of privacy and seclusion. Accessed from an inner hall, on the side of the property, is a further terrace seating area with far-reaching countryside views.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (compliant).

Agent's note
A gravel site is to be located over several large fields away, to the west of Bradwell.

Location

The barn occupies a stunning semi-rural setting, surrounded by rolling open countryside, in the foreground of Hovells Farmhouse, between the villages of Coggeshall and Pattiswick.
Pattiswick is a charming village situated in the district of Braintree. Known for its picturesque landscapes and rural charm, the area is characterised by its traditional cottages, farmland and scenic countryside. The terraced seating area offers far-reaching views and from this vantage point, you can enjoy sweeping vistas of the surrounding countryside.
Two miles south-east is Coggeshall, a historic market town also located in the Braintree district. Rich in heritage, the village features many medieval and Tudor buildings, including the renowned Paycocke's House. The town has a vibrant community and a variety of local shops, cafes and pubs.
Coggeshall offers a well-regarded primary and secondary school that serves the local community.

Located about 12 miles from Coggeshall is Felsted School, a prestigious independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 4-18. Situated in Chelmsford, approximately 20 miles from Coggeshall, is New Hall School which is a leading independent Catholic school offering education from nursery to sixth form. There are grammar schools located in Colchester and Chelmsford, which include Colchester Royal Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls and King Edward VI Grammar School.

There are major road connections nearby which include the A120, linking the area to London Stansted Airport, and the M11. The A12 runs south from Colchester through Chelmsford to London. By rail, the nearest railway station is Kelvedon, providing regular services to London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, Colchester and Chelmsford. Marks Tey is another nearby station offering additional services, particularly towards Sudbury and Colchester.

The immediate area offers a network of countryside walks, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The Marks Hall Estate, near Coggeshall, is a beautiful estate which features a variety of woodland walks, lakes and gardens. Additionally, there is the Blackwater Rail Trail: a scenic trail that follows the former Witham to Maldon railway line, offering picturesque views and a peaceful walk. Finally, there is the Essex Way: a long-distance footpath that passes close to both Coggeshall and Pattiswick, offering extensive walking routes through the Essex countryside.

Square Footage: 3,708 sq ft



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