3 bedroom detached house for sale

'Magna Cottage' is a magnificent and spacious detached three bedroom family home, boasting 2540 SQFT of accommodation, which has been carefully designed to offer the perfect blend of modern, high-quality living and historic charm. With its handsome red-brick exterior, gambrel roof, prominent chimney and charming dormer windows, Magna Cottage combines elements of Dutch and British architecture exquisitely. Highlights include: an expansive reception hall, a large drawing room, study/formal dining room, ground floor W.C., a spectacular kitchen, breakfast and family room, added luxury of a boot room and three exceptionally large, en-suite bedrooms.

Location, Horkesley Hamlet - Every home in this pioneering development is steeped in rural tradition, with the perks of 21st-century living. With each home uniquely crafted to embody centuries of evolution in a chronicled Essex hamlet, this picture-postcard community offers beautiful countryside surroundings, and easy access to local amenities. Looking out towards spectacular Dedham Vale and the Stour Valley, Horkesley Hamlet has the unique opportunity of being situated near an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Upon entering the property, you are immediately greeted by an impressive reception hall, which is complimented by Holland Park flooring laid to herringbone style. Access to all areas of reception space is available, with the drawing room benefitting from an inset cast iron log burner and oak mantle. A separate formal dining or study is on offer, with the property also benefiting from fibre to the premises, superfast broadband. Imposing oak, double internal doors with black ironmongery lead on to reveal the most incredible kitchen, breakfast family room, complete with a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber trusses and roof lights. Further notable specifications include: a bespoke shaker style kitchen with a focal central island complete with granite/quartz worktops, ceramic double butler sink, quality appliances including ovens, plate warmer, dishwasher, integrated column fridge, integrated column freezer and waste disposal unit to sink. A boot room is offered for convenience and provides the ideal utility space, whilst the ground floor also benefits from a cloakroom. Flush timber casement windows with monkey tail handles and striking doors flood the property with a wealth of natural light. The ground floor accommodation is also further enhanced with underfloor heating.

Ascend to the first floor to find a galleried landing which provides access to three exceptionally large en-suite bedrooms. The bathrooms are complete with Porcelanosa ceramic tiling, Villeroy & Boch vanity units and sanitaryware and Vado brassware and shower fittings.

Outside, a designed private drive offers ample off-road parking and is complete with a buff rolled stone finish. Magna Cottage is complete with a landscaped front and rear garden, with the rear garden featuring stone paving that creates a large patio area - ideal for al-fresco dining. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn, offering a wealth of outdoor space for the family to enjoy. A detached double garage is also available, along with outdoor lighting.