4 bedroom detached house for sale

Four miles north of Colchester and a short distance from the Essex/Suffolk border on a quiet country road is this charming period home. Located in the sought after village of Great Horkesley, a convenient location with local shop, public house and friendly community. Ten minute drive to the mainline train station and the A12, fifteen to the city centre and with open countryside on your doorstep. A home that offers an abundance of period features and character, flexible accommodation, a generous garden and a high level of privacy.

Dating back to the 16th Century and having originally been a chocolate box Grade II Listed cottage, the incorporation and addition of the weatherboarded barn, been extended and improved over the years, it is now a more substantial and an excellent family home. It features plenty of splendid original details, including exposed timber and original fireplaces that have been enhanced and complemented with 21st century additions. Overall internal accommodation of around 2431 sq. ft. and approximately third acre plot (STMS)

Accommodation includes four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, study, conservatory, dining room and superb sitting room that is a awash with original features and feature fireplace. In its current configuration there are two double bedrooms on the ground floor and principle, and currently a dressing room, on the first floor. The dressing room does make a good size fourth bedroom if needed. Externally there is an outdoor pool and triple cart lodge, with off street parking for multiple vehicles.

Yarrowes has been cherished and enjoyed by our vendors for over 37 years with many happy memories. During this time it has been meticulously maintained, with an addition of the outdoor heated pool and was re-thatched in 2019.

ACCOMMODATION

Internal

The main entrance hall is the link between the original thatched cottage and the added ‘barn style’ accommodation.

Entering into the cottage side of this home to the rear of the entrance hall is a good size fourth double bedroom. To the left is the main sitting room. A notable and impressive feature of the property with exposed timbers, 12’ high part vaulted ceiling, being dual aspect with brick-built fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove.

To the back of this room is the dining room that, with the ability to have a table in the kitchen, lends itself to be a playroom instead. Through to the kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke units and a large walk-in pantry. This room is surprisingly light and tastefully decorated in country kitchen style that is in keeping with the character of this home.

To the end of the kitchen is the utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and space for other appliances and houses the oil-fired boiler.

To the end of this side of the home is a, double-glazed conservatory with vaulted roof, light and spacious, perfect to sit in the afternoon reading a book with a cup of tea or trying to solve the daily crossword. From here to the front is the study/home office with a dual aspect overlooking the gardens Double doors lead out on the garden. Our vendors preferred daily entrance to the home

Back to the main entrance hall walk through to the two storey half of this home. To the rear is the family room split-level with two seating areas and double doors onto the garden and pool area. This has been used an occasional bedroom, perhaps with a bed settee for guest To the front is another double bedroom and a large bathroom with bath and shower cubicle.
Ascending the stairs on the first floor access to two further bedrooms. The current owners use this floor as a bedroom suite, with a large principle front bedroom and the rear bedroom as a dressing room with built in wardrobes along the two main walls. There is a shower room with walk in shower, wash basin and toilet.

External

High hedges and shrubs provide a natural barrier to the road and provide a good level of privacy Grounds of just over third acre (STMS)

The garden surrounds the property where the majority is to the front left and right of the gate. To the right is access to the heated swimming pool and southwest-facing garden and is bordered by a paved sun terrace.and surrounded by high hedges. To the left, paved terracing, well-maintained lawns and colourful flowerbeds, while there are also border hedgerows and a variety of established shrubs. The path leads to the parking on a paved driveway at the side, which also provides access to the double carport for covered parking.

WHAT'S NEARBY

Great Horkesley village offers local amenities such as a post office/general store with a range of farm shops also available in the vicinity, two local public houses and restaurant and the Bishop William Ward Church of England primary school. The village has good bus links to Colchester. There are some lovely cycle rides and country walks on your doorstep.

WITHIN EASY REACH

The surrounding countryside of the Stour Valley is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty and provides extensive and beautiful walks and rides in rolling countryside. The nearby villages of Nayland and Stoke by Nayland offer further amenities such as a Village Shop and excellent Deli/ Cafe, Doctors Surgery and Church as well as offering fine dining at the Crown and Angel.
Nearby Colchester, England’s oldest city, offers an extensive range of amenities, as well as a mainline station with the fastest trains to the City, taking 48 minutes. The city offers a variety of shops, restaurants, bars, cinema, and the Mercury Theatre, as well as the impressive Colchester Castle.
The East Coast and West Mersea are easily accessible for sailing and water sports, as is the nearby Stour River for paddle boarding.
The village is well served by the well renowned Littlegarth and Holmwood House preparatory schools, whilst the Royal Grammar School for Boys and County High School for Girls are situated in Colchester with excellent state primary and secondary options available too. There is also easy access to the A12 trunk road for access to Ipswich and Chelmsford.

INFORMATION

Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax: Band G
Local Authority: Colchester District Council

Services: Mains water and electricity, Oil fired central heating, Private drainage
Internet – Ultra Fast Broadband is available via subscription.

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