5 bedroom house

General information An imposing and substantially extended house of some stature, occupying a pleasant position in this highly regarded village on the Essex/Suffolk border close to Dedham.

This substantial home occupies an overall plot approaching 2/3 of an acre and benefits from an outside games room, an ideal space for a variety of uses including home office, studio or potential annexe, subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents.

This impressive house has well planned accommodation arranged over two floors with the reception hall having stairs to the first floor with a storage cupboard under and a cloakroom with wc and basin. The lounge offers an excellent entertaining space with triple aspect windows, fireplace with display mantle and inset log burner and French doors opening to the rear garden. There is a study and a well proportioned dining room with French doors opening onto the garden. The utility room has worksurface with cupboards under and fitted wall units. The kitchen/breakfast room has fitted worksurfaces with a good array of cupboards and drawers under, fitted wall units, Rangemaster stove with stainless steel cooker hood over and French doors open out to the garden.

On the first floor there is a galleried landing. The master bedroom has a lovely outlook to both the front and rear elevations and a range of built-in wardrobes. There is an ensuite with shower cubicle, wash basin and wc.

There are four additional bedrooms and a family bathroom with stylish suite comprising a jacuzzi bath, wc and wash basin. There is a separate shower room with shower cubicle, wc and wash basin with storage cupboards under. 

The outside Richmond House is set back from the road with an "in & out" driveway and lawned garden. There are two mature trees and parking for numerous vehicles.

There is an integral double width garage, ideal for storage/gym purposes and only suitable for small cars. (Interested parties are advised to inspect personally.)

There is a rear courtyard with paved patio and pergola whilst the remainder of the rear garden (part of which is classed as agricultural land) is mainly grassed, providing a delightful setting to the property. There is a large barbecue area and tool store (approx. 23' x 11'6").

Of particular merit is the sizeable games room, approximately 17'6" x 17'6", an ideal space for a home office, studio or potential annexe, subject to obtaining any necessary planning consent. 

Location Richmond House occupies a prominent position on the outskirts of this highly regarded village on the Essex/Suffolk border, close to Dedham. It is within a short distance of the popular Wooden Fender public house and garage with local Spar shop.

The property is close to many amenities including Ardleigh Reservoir, sailing club and coarse fishery, Colchester Bowling Club and Orchard Barn Nurseries. It is also within easy reach of central Colchester with its excellent range of shopping and recreational amenities and mainline railway station with links to London Liverpool Street. The riverside town of Manningtree is also close at hand. 

Important information Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - F
EPC - tbc


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