5 bedroom house

A charming C17 Grade II five bedroom village home with separate detached barn/ancillary accommodation, set within mature grounds of approximately 3.7 acres.

Inside the house, accommodation in spread over three levels and amounts to 2659 sqft whilst the barn/ancillary measures 1510 sqft. There is also a studio 632 sqft.

The accommodation in the main house comprises; entrance vestibule, triple aspect sitting room with inglenook, dining room with wood burner, snug, bespoke kitchen with matching pantry, separate breakfast room, utility room, ground floor cloaks w/c, garden room. On the first floor you will find four bedrooms with en-suite to master and a family bathroom. The accommodation is complete with bedroom five on the second floor.

The barn; ground floor; spacious reception hall, large wet room, gym, store/reception room. The impressive first floor measures 38.7 x 26.1 ft is open plan living with kitchenette.

To the side of barn is a detached triple cart lodge with log store. Outside steps lead to the studio above.

Outside; the property is approached by an extensive driveway that continues past the house and to the barn providing ample off parking for both properties.

The landscaped principal garden commences with sun terrace with a further raised decking area at the end of the garden. There is also an established kitchen garden with greenhouse, fruit cage and garden shed. The majority is then laid to paddock.

This prestigious residence is situated in the village of Great Totham. By road the A12 main trunk road, just 3½ miles away, gives access to the historical town of Colchester and east coast ports to the north, with Chelmsford and the M25 to the south west with a journey time by road of approximately 45 minutes via the A120. For the golfer there are courses at Braxted Park, Benton Hall and the Five Lakes Country Club. The house is also within easy reach of the east coast with marinas at Tollesbury, West Mersea and Heybridge Basin. Schooling is well provided for within the area - both in the public and private sector. Of particular note are the four Grammar Schools in Colchester and Chelmsford, and Preparatory/Independent Schools at Elm Green, Holmwood House, New Hall and Felsted.

The nearest mainline railway station is in Witham which is about a 10 to 15-minute drive away. From here there are frequent services to London's Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of around 40 minutes. There are also stations at Kelvedon and Hatfield Peverel. The market town of Witham also offers various shopping facilities including a public house, restaurant, supermarket, butchers and bakers along with dentists and doctors.

The house is also just a five-minute drive to the charming village of Goldhanger on the Blackwater Estuary. Nearby Heybridge Basin is a haven for boat lovers and those who like a picturesque canal walk, while the market town of Maldon is also within easy reach with plenty to do for the maritime enthusiast. The district is also rich in wildlife and has many natural attractions including Salt Water Marsh.


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