3 bedroom house

Extended cottage with double garage, studio and outbuildings set in around a quarter of an acre.


Description

An unlisted three bedroom semi-detached cottage with a modern range of useful outbuildings, situated between the popular villages of Earls Colne and Coggeshall.

This former workers cottage has been thoughtfully extended and improved whilst retaining many period features including exposed timberwork and a wood burning stove. A modern extension has been added providing a contemporary kitchen/diner and a snug. There is a further reception room, inner hall, utility room and cloakroom which complete the ground floor. The three bedrooms and family bathroom are located on the first floor. Externally the accommodation continues with a covered seating area along with a detached double garage with a recently added first floor studio room. Beyond there are two further timber framed outbuildings offering the option to be utilised for a variety of uses and adding a wonderful addition to the existing accommodation. The property occupies a wide plot extending to about 0.22 of an acre.

Outside
The property is approached over a wide gravel drive providing extensive parking and access to the garage with studio room above. The gardens have been divided into two separate sections comprising an area of artificial lawn and a wonderful timber framed gazebo. A terrace wraps around the house. The second section of garden provides an area of lawn with a central path. There are two further modern outbuildings one of which enjoys a fitted kitchen. To the very rear corner of the garden is a further parking area. All in around 0.22 of an acre.

Services
Mains water and electric, LPG gas and private drainage (due to be inspected to check if compliant).

Local Authority
Braintree District Council

Council Tax
Band D

Location

Wakes Colne and Chappel train station: 4.7 miles; Coggeshall: 3 miles; Kelvedon: 6miles (Liverpool Street from 45 minutes); access to A12 at Kelvedon; Colchester: 11 miles; Chelmsford: 22.1 miles. All distances approximate.

The property sides onto the Colne Road linking Earls Colne and Coggeshall and offers delightful rural views to the side towards Markshall Estate and its ancient woodland.

The nearby village of Earls Colne enjoys a Heritage Museum and many footpaths of the surrounding countryside and nearby Chalkney Wood. There are also two golf courses, several pubs and restaurants and a selection of shops. Colchester offers more comprehensive shopping centre, excellent recreational facilities and a good choice of private schools including Holmwood House prep school at Lexden, Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester County High School for Girls. Earls Colne has a Primary and Nursery School is within approximately half a mile and there is also a GP surgery. To the south is the nearby village of Coggeshall, a picturesque medieval market town which provides both primary and secondary education and an array of shops, pubs and restaurants.

For the commuter there is a mainline railway station and access points on to the A12 at Kelvedon to London Liverpool Street and access on to the A120 to the south linking the M11. The closest station is at Chappel and Wakes Colne which is approx. 4.7 miles from the house linking London Liverpool Street.

Square Footage: 1,141 sq ft




Acreage: 0.22 Acres

Directions

Proceed east out of Braintree following signs to Coggeshall. Proceed through Bradwell. After approximately 2 miles turn left onto Colne Road. The property can be found on the left hand side after around 0.5 of a mile.

Postcode: CO6 1TH

Marketed by: Savills, Chelmsford