5 bedroom detached house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

For an audio/video presentation of this property please click ‘virtual tour’ - An impressive Grade II Listed five bedroom detached period residence, of some character, set within a mature plot of around 0.4 of an acre, adjoining farmland. This fine home has recently undergone a sympathetic programme of modernisation and improvement including substantial re-decoration, a superb re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, quality bath and shower rooms and electronically operated security gates.

Duchess Farmhouse has spacious accommodation arranged over three floors, briefly comprising lounge, separate dining room, 15’4” re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, bathroom and shower room. On the first floor are three double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite cloakroom, whilst on the second floor are two further good sized bedrooms. There is gas fired central heating, parking space for numerous vehicles and an established plot extending to around 0.4 of an acre, adjoining farmland. Duchess Farmhouse occupies a pleasant position between Clacton and St. Osyth, the former has its own railway station, and a good range of shopping and recreational amenities. Colchester itself is within easy reach with its further range of amenities, restaurants, wine bars and Mercury Theatre.

Outside and Garden
Clacton Outskirts

A beautifully presented 5 bedroom detached period residence, of some character, set with mature gardens of around 0.4 of an acre and adjoining farmland. Lounge, dining room, 15'4" kitchen, utility room, bath and shower rooms, useful work shops, electronic security gates.

Ground Floor Accommodation

Open Porch
With entrance door to:

Entrance Hall
Stair flight to first floor with storage cupboard under, radiator, doors leading off.

Lounge
14’3” x 14’ an impressive room with dado rail, radiator, pine/cast iron fireplace with mantel, display pine cupboards to either side with shelving and storage cupboards, central beam, radiator.

Dining Room
17’2” x 14’3”
Recessed fireplace with multi-fuel stove and bressemer, shelving to one side, two radiators, central beam, dado rail.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
15’4” x 12’2”
A delightful room which has recently been re-fitted in a range of quality oak fronted units comprising fitted work surfaces, butler sink with Victorian style mixer tap, large peninsula unit/breakfast bar with storage cupboards and wine rack under, Rayburn stove, part tiled walls, exposed timbers (access to lobby and inner hallway).

Lobby
Space for fridge/freezer and door to walk-in shelved pantry.

Utility Room
6’3” x 5’
Work surface with space for appliances under, part tiled walls, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher.

Inner Hallway
Doors leading off.

Shower Room
Tiled shower cubicle, vertical towel rail, inset spot lighting.

Bathroom
Free standing cast iron bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, inset spot lighting, tiled walls.

First Floor Accommodation

Landing
Radiator, stair flight to second floor.

Master Bedroom
16’6” x 14’9”
Radiator, central timber, pine fireplace with display mantel, radiator.

En-Suite Cloakroom
White suite comprising low level WC, wash basin with tiled splash back, radiator.

Bedroom Two
15’ x 14’9”
Two built in wardrobes, central fireplace with display mantel, exposed timber.

Bedroom Three
15’6” (max) x 12’3” narrowing to 7’9”
Part restricted head height.
Exposed timbers, walk-in shelved airing cupboard housing the insulated copper cylinder, radiator.

Second Floor Accommodation

Landing/Study Area
Doors leading off, access to loft space, built in wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom Four
14’6” x 13’ (maximum)
radiator, part restricted head height.

Bedroom Five
13’6” x 12’5” (maximum)
Radiator, part restricted head height.

Outside and Gardens
As previously mentioned Duchess Farmhouse occupies an overall plot of around 0.4 of an acre, being well established and generally secluded, farmland to one side. The property is approached via remote controlled security gates leading to the gravel driveway, affording parking space for numerous vehicles.

The property is set well back from the road with a large lawned garden with flower beds and retained by mature hedgerow. To the rear of the property is a pleasant gravel patio area with well. There is an attractive lawned garden with borders of flowers, plants and shrubs, mature trees.

Useful Workshop
19’ x 10’10”
Adjoining tool/lawnmower store and coal shed.
There is a further workshop measuring approximately 11’4” x 10’4”

Property Ref:1_1100_755433