Colchester Road, Stones Green, Manningtree

Discover the charm of rural living with modern comforts at this exquisite four bedroom detached period, nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Stones Green, North Essex. Situated on Colchester Road, this property is a jewel set within a generous 1.5-acre plot, offering 1696 sq feet of living space that harmoniously blends with an additional 1107 sq feet of stables / outbuildings.

As you enter this extended residence, you are greeted by a character-rich living room, boasting a triple aspect view, a full-height red brick fireplace, and exposed beam work that adds to its rustic charm. The heart of the house is the superbly appointed kitchen, featuring oak units, an AGA, and Neff induction hob, all set under a travertine rock tiled floor. This area seamlessly opens into a vaulted dining room, part of a late 1990s extension, offering stunning views of the adjacent farmland through its bi-folding doors. The property also includes a practical utility room and an office that echoes the character of the living room with its dual aspect windows and red brick fireplace.

The first-floor houses four generously sized double bedrooms, with the master bedroom providing a luxurious en-suite, full-height wardrobes, and a dressing area. The family bathroom is stylishly appointed, featuring wood-panelled walls and modern fittings, all complemented by an elevated view of the countryside.

Outdoor spaces are equally impressive. The south-facing rear garden, backing onto farmland, spans from the vaulted dining room across the rear of the home, leading to a sandstone paved patio and a well-manicured lawn with shrub borders. The property’s frontage includes a block-paved driveway leading to a detached double garage, secured by wrought iron rail fencing with gates and sleeper retained flower borders.

Across the road lies the majority of the 1.5-acre plot (a 1.4 acre parcel), suitable for a variety of uses, with two stables and ample space for gardening or recreational activities.

Eco-friendly features include solar panels with a 25-year FIT contract from 2011 and an external oil boiler updated in 2015. Parking is exceptional, with a double garage and additional off-road parking spaces, ensuring ample room for vehicles.

Located in Stones Green, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquillity and accessibility. It's strategically positioned near the A12 for easy access to London, with Manningtree Station (ten to twelve minutes away by car) providing a 55-minute commute to Liverpool Street. The area combines the beauty of rural England with the convenience of city connectivity, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle without sacrificing modern amenities.

Front Porch

Approached through a solid wood entrance door featuring a vaulted ceiling and window to the side elevation. American Walnut laminate flooring leads you to the internal oak stripped glazed door to the living room.

Living Room

7.79m x 4.06m

A character rich, spacious and triple aspect room with window to the rear framing a Southerly aspect over farmland beyond. The central feature focal point is an imposing full height red brick fireplace with inset log burner complemented by exposed beam work, redbrick wall opposite and recessed oak shelving.

Kitchen

4.18m x 3.46m

Superbly appointed the kitchen at the rear of the home features travertine rock tiled flooring and is open plan to the vaulted dining room behind it capturing the essence of the countryside position illuminated naturally by its Southerly aspect. Arranged with Oak base units found beneath a square edged bevelled granite work surface, tiled splash back and matching wall mounted cabinets, the kitchen oozes quality arranged practically for the chef in the house. Appliances include an AGA (independent of the heating system) and Neff induction hob. A fitted dresser adds character and functional storage complemented by the full height shelved pantry cupboard. Here you will also find a double Butler sink and internal doors that lead you to the office, the cloakroom and to the utility room.

Dining room

4.23m x 3.08m

Forming part of a late 1990's extension, this vaulted dual aspect space has bi-folding doors that lead you out onto the patio area, a superb view of adjacent farmland, a continuation of the travertine rock tiled floor from the kitchen (underfloor heating) and a Velux skylight window for additional natural light.

Utility Room

1.77m x 2.21m

Providing practical work surface with plumbing beneath a 1.5bowl stainless steel sink and eye level cabinets. Travertine rock tiled flooring.

Office

3.36m x 4.07m

Akin in character to the living room boasting dual aspect windows, exposed beams and a full height red brick fireplace. This carpeted room also provides a useful full height storage cupboard.

Cloakroom

An essential ground floor utility with travertine rock flooring, WC, basin and extractor fan.

First bedroom

4.2m x 4.78m

An exceptional carpeted first bedroom suite with elevated view of farmland to the rear aspect, a range of full height wardrobes (fitted) and a logical dressing space that connects you to the first bedroom's ensuite.

En Suite

Contemporary by design, finished with walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, extractor fan, heated towel rail. Having porcelain tiled flooring the ensuite also provides a brilliant farmland view through the window to the rear elevation.

Second bedroom

3.47m x 4.03m

A spacious dual aspect second bedroom found at the front of the home. Carpeted with an over-the-stairs recessed airing cupboard.

Third bedroom

3.42m x 3.13m

Similarly to the second bedroom, this bedroom features dual aspect windows, carpet and an ornate period fireplace. Access is available to the loft via the hatch to the ceiling.

Fourth bedroom

A fourth carpeted double bedroom with elevated view of the surrounding countryside.

Family Bathroom

3.33m x 1.61m

Stylish, featuring part wood panelled walls, vanity sink, heated towel rail, WC and pedestal bath. Also offering an elevated view of the countryside via its window to the rear elevation.

Front Garden

A block paved drives welcomes your vehicles to the detached double garage with the remained of the frontage secured by wrought iron rail fencing with gates and sleeper retained flower borders.

Rear Garden

The South facing rear garden backs immediately onto farmland and spans from the vaulted dining room across the rear of the home back towards the double garage. Immediately at the rear is a sandstone paved patio area leading onto a lawn with various shrub borders. Here you will also find a green/potting house.

Garden

Directly opposite Sisters Cottage is the majority of its 1.25 acre plot with (approximately) 750 ft of road frontage and two vehicle accesses via five bar gates.

Here you will find land suitable for a large array of recreational or commercial ventures with mains services of water and electricity available. Two stables are present, the first measuring 3.64m x 7.22m with a central partition and stable doors. The second, in superb condition, measuring 6.61m x 6.60m. Both capture rain to a plentiful number of water butts.

The remainder of this impressive addition of land is accessible and grassed with defined mature hedgerows.

Parking - Off street

Two off street parking spaces on the block paved drive.

Parking - Off street

Exceptional additional provision of parking on the plot opposite the home via 5 bar gates.

Parking - Garage

A double garage with electric, light and powered up and over door.