Colchester Road, Wakes Colne, CO6

An exceptional family home located in the picturesque village of Wakes Colne.


An exceptional family home located in the picturesque village of Wakes Colne. You are welcomed through an oak-framed porch which opens into a stunning vaulted reception hall that provides access to all of the principal reception rooms. These include a family room, sitting room, office and impressive open plan kitchen, family, dining room which all open onto the South-facing patio and lawned garden. The ground floor also offers a utility room with double built in freezers, heated town towel rail and a separate cloakroom.

5 double bedrooms lead off of the galleried landing, 3 of which are served by en-suite bathroom as well as a main family bathroom. From the upstairs bedrooms and the central landing there are also impressive countryside views to the front and rear aspects. The master bedroom in particular has a vaulted ceiling and handmade wardrobes to compliment the walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.

Particular attention has been paid to enhance the character such as the sash windows, high ceilings, intricate coving, wood burner and the previously mentioned oak porch. Long Acre House also has Control4 Home Entertainment with discreet ceilings speakers in the kitchen and dining area which can be independently controlled. There is also underfloor heating throughout the downstairs rooms, home alarm system and high speed fibre broadband to the office and WiFi hotspots up and downstairs.

The exterior of the property is vast, to the front is a horseshoe driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles. The current owner also has planning permission approved for a double cart-lodge which will be positioned to the front of the property and an annex positioned to the side.

The rear garden has an extensive raised sandstone patio area which spans the entire width of the of the house and wraps round to either side where you will find a log store, garden store and large garden shed. This patio steps down to a well maintained lawn with beds, pergola and a children’s play area to the rear of the garden. To the front and back there are security camera’s and sensor/time controlled lighting system.

Location

The picturesque village of Wakes Colne is situated in the Colne Valley offering the some of the prettiest countryside in the County and is immediately adjacent to Chappel and the River Colne. There are many stunning walks close by taking you to Chalkney Woods and other neighbouring villages following the river to the west. The village is also home to the popular Swan Inn which sits adjacent to the Victorian viaduct where you will find the East Anglian Railway Museum (also Home to the regionally renowned Summer Beer Festival), General Store with Post Office and Platform 2 Café. The share Village Hall has numerous groups and classes as well as being available for private hire. The property is within a short walk of 'The Swan Public House', being one of the most popular and preferred pubs/restaurants in the area.

More comprehensive amenities are located in the nearby villages of Earls Colne and Coggeshall with the historic and picturesque market towns of Halstead, Sudbury and Colchester all approximately 10-15 minute drive away and both offer a wide range of shops, entertainment and eateries.

Chappel and Wakes Colne railway station is a short walk away. This historic station on the Gainsborough branch line with a change at Marks Tey station offers direct access to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 1 hour. The property is also within walking distance to local bus services between Halstead and Colchester.