Colchester Road, Wakes Colne

- PROPERTY TYPE
Town House
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Garde II Listed three storey townhouse
- Idyllic countryside location
- Exclusive development for over 55s
- Air source heat pump
- 3 bedrooms
- Open plan living/dining/ kitchen area
- Master bedroom with ensuite
- Basement storage area
- Shared grounds & gardens
- Designated parking space & garage
Description
Wakes Hall Park is an idyllic location, set in the gently rolling landscape of the North Essex Countryside.
The 'Town House' (3 Wakes Hall Park) is a Grade II listed conversion and originally formed part of the Georgian Country House. A sweeping gravelled driveway leads past the ornamental pond and water fountain to the property and the designated parking.
The accommodation is arranged over three floors, the open plan ground floor offers a dual aspect sitting / dining room and highlights the typical characterful features associated with the period of original construction, such as sash windows and high ceilings. The level of finish throughout the property is very good as demonstrated by the kitchen, with sleek design NEFF integrated hob, extractor hood, oven, dishwasher, and fridge / freezer appliances. Ample storage is provided by a good array of cupboards and drawers all set within an attractive Corian worksurface.
Further work-space and storage is provided by the adjoining utility room, that also provides space and plumbing for a washing machine. The cloakroom completes the ground floor comprised of a toilet and handbasin set within a vanity unit.
The dual aspect master bedroom is located on the first floor and enjoys wonderfully scenic views across the Colne Valley. The ensuite shower room to the master bedroom comprises a shower cubicle, toilet, handbasin set within a vanity unit and heated towel rail.
Ascending the stairs to the second floor there are two further bedrooms. Bedroom two is a guest's double room and the third bedroom is a single room presently used as an office. The bathroom that serves these two bedrooms is comprised of a bath with shower hose attachment, handbasin set within a vanity unit, toilet, and heated towel rail. For additional convenience there is a large airing cupboard, ideal for storing sheets and towels.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property there is a small raised terrace from which one can sit and enjoy the rolling views.
To the side of the property there is an enclosed basement storage facility. The property has the use of a designated garage and parking space. Residents of Wakes Hall Park are able to enjoy the use of the shared grounds and gardens, tennis courts and gymnasium. For a small additional charge, an allotment garden is available to rent for the green-fingered.
SITUATION
'The Town House' is set within the formal grounds of a grand Georgian country estate in Wakes Colne. The village benefits from a Post Office / Convenience store, popular public house and a branch line train station providing access to the main line at Marks Tey, from where London can be accessed in under one hour.
The A12 and A120 are close at hand.
AGENTS NOTE
The property is Age Exclusive.
It is a condition of the planning permission that the buyers and occupiers must be at least 55 years old. If a couple buy the property, at one person within the couple must be of at least 55 years of age.
An annual service charge of circa £2,300 is payable.
This covers a contribution towards the maintenance and upkeep of the stunning communal grounds, including the walled garden, courtyard gardens and general communal areas not owned by the individual properties at Wakes Hall Park, and additionally the external decoration of the property and garage.
Our particulars are produced in good faith but can only be used as a guide to the property.
If there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will do our best to answer any queries prior to any viewing of the property.
Any measurements quoted are for guidance only. No services, utilities or appliances have been tested and any prospective buyers are asked to commission their own independent experts to verify the conditions of the same.
These particulars, and any comments and observations (verbal or written), of the sales agents do not constitute representations of fact, or form part of any offer or contract, and the matters referred to should be independently verified by prospective buyers and their own independent experts.
Brochures
PDF BROCHURE- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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