3 bedroom house

GUIDE PRICE - £ 750,000 TO £ 800,000  

THE PROPERTY The property is approached via a private lane off Straight Road. On one side is the house and the other the kennels
On entering the house you will first see a brick/glass conservatory affording views on to the good size front garden. Next door to the conservatory is the kitchen with an AGA, breakfast bar and plenty of storage. Beyond the kitchen is the dining room with a feature fireplace. The present owners have extended to the rear to create a spacious double aspect reception room with wood panelling and sliding door to the rear garden. There is also a downstairs cloakroom and a larder on this floor.
The first floor comprises three bedrooms. The large double aspect master bedroom come with fitted storage and pleasant views over the rear garden and kennels. The family bathroom is light and airy and comes equipped with a bath with shower over complete with glass screen.
Both front and rear gardens are laid to lawn, with the rear garden having the extra attraction of a paved terrace.
Next door to the house are the kennels consisting of five outbuildings. Two make the kennel blocks which are made of fourteen double and fifteen single kennels. There is a large storage room complete with refrigeration unit. The latter is attached to a car port which subsequently is adjacent to two stables currently used for storage and two recovery kennels. There are two further outbuildings one is used for storage and the other as a WC facility.
The grounds extend to five acres approx (STS) consisting of six paddocks, one of which has been made into an oval area where dog can exercise.
 

LOCATION The property is located in Boxted, a pretty village within the renowned Dedham Vale.

Boxted has a wonderful community, there are regular events held at the village hall such as art classes, fitness classes, coffee mornings and carpet bowls. There is a great network of scenic walks all on the doorstep as well as beutiful woodlands with an abundance of wildlife.

The village boasts a church, a primary school, sports pavilion and vineyard.
Within the community there is a keen equine interest.

The A12 is just 3.4 miles away and offers easy routing to Chelmsford/Ipswich and London. Colchester mainline railway station is within commuting distance and offers direct routes to London Liverpool Street in around 50 minutes.

The village comprises pockets of residential areas surrounded by mainly arable farmland. The river Stour flows through the village and delineates the boundary between Essex and Suffolk. Old Boxted falls within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

For the fitness enthusiast, David Lloyd Club is within easy cycling distance. Colchester is the oldest recorded town and is rich in history. The vibrant town centre is a short drive or bus ride away and offers excellent shopping facilities, restaurants, galleries and the famous Castle Park.



Marketed by: Fine & Country, Colchester