Pebmarsh Road, Colne Engaine, Essex, CO6
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- Detached Country Home
- Set in Idyllic location surrounded by Countryside
- 2,400 square feet of accommodation
- Four Bedrooms & Four Reception Rooms
- Private, 0.5 acre plot
- Close to Local Village with amenities
- Unlisted house with period features including open fireplaces
- Great family home close to school
- Home Office / Studio Building
- EPC Band F
Description
Built in 1915 as a pair of semi-detached homes, Boxtree Cottage has been thoughtfully transformed into a detached country residence, nestled within the picturesque North Essex countryside. Despite its serene setting, the property is conveniently close to the local pub, shop, and school, offering the best of both rural tranquillity and accessible amenities.
Set on a 0.5-acre plot, the cottage is surrounded by mature hedging, providing a heightened sense of privacy. The house has undergone extensive renovations in recent years, resulting in a spacious and versatile living environment, ideal for a growing family.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a charming entrance hall. To the right, the first of four reception rooms awaits—a versatile space currently used as a games room, which could easily serve as an office, dining room, or sitting room. This room features French doors that open onto a side patio, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Continuing through the entrance hall, an archway leads to a generous country-style kitchen, fitted with bespoke cabinetry, a matching cupboard, and a breakfast table. A large electric range cooker and a butler sink further enhance the kitchen's rustic charm. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with space for a washing machine, along with access to a downstairs cloakroom.
Beyond the kitchen lies a cozy snug, complete with an open fireplace—perfect for unwinding in front of a roaring fire. The snug leads to the stairs to the first floor and provides access to the sitting room and orangery. The sitting room is a warm and inviting space, featuring a beautiful brick inglenook fireplace with a large log burner. French doors open to the rear garden, while a glazed door leads into the spectacular orangery. The orangery, currently used as a dining room, is designed to showcase the established gardens, with a large sky lantern flooding the space with natural light and bi-folding doors opening onto a patio.
The first floor has been thoughtfully reconfigured by the current owners to create a seamless flow between the bedrooms and bathrooms. The principal suite is a masterful creation, offering a spacious double bedroom with views over the open countryside and garden. The suite includes a walk-in wardrobe with ample hanging space and a modern en-suite shower room.
Bedroom two is another large double room, featuring an original fireplace and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom three, also a double, includes a fireplace, while the fourth bedroom serves as a versatile office or additional bedroom. The large family bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower and a roll-top bath. Each bedroom enjoys far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside and across Colne Engaine to Earls Colne.
The gardens at Boxtree Cottage are truly enchanting, offering the perfect setting for gardening, entertaining, and relaxation. The front garden is enclosed by hedging and includes a generous shingled parking area with potential for a garage or carport, subject to planning permission. A brick wall separates the front and rear gardens, further enhancing the sense of privacy.
The rear garden is a secluded oasis, with mature hedging providing total tranquility. The garden wraps around both sides of the house, creating several distinct zones. A patio area off the orangery features a pergola-covered path leading to a circular patio, an ideal spot to admire the house and its surroundings. A home office/garden room has been added to provide additional accommodation, making it an ideal workspace.
Boxtree Cottage is situated on a quiet country lane on the outskirts of Colne Engaine, a charming village steeped in history within the beautiful Colne Valley. This idyllic setting offers the perfect blend of rural living with excellent access to nearby villages and towns.
Location
The village of Colne Engaine has an excellent shop, primary school and local pub, is set in countryside and is close to many pretty villages. The historic and picturesque market town of Halstead is approximately 5-minute’s drive away and Colchester approximately 30 minutes, both offering a wide range of shops and eateries. Additionally some four to five miles away is the renowned Essex Golf and Country Club. There is easy access to the A12, M11 and M25 with Marks Tey mainline station approximately 15-20 minute’s drive offering regular services to London Liverpool Street. Also located close by is Chappel and Wakes Colne railway station which is on the Gainsborough Line, a branch off the Great Eastern Main Line to Sudbury serving the village of Wakes Colne and the neighbouring Chappel also providing access to London Liverpool Street and is situated between Marks Tey and Bures.
Entrance Hall
Breakfast Area
Kitchen
3.03m x 5.48m (9'11" x 18')
Cloakroom
Utility Room
4.45m x 1.89m (14'7" x 5'10")
Games Room
3.74m x 4.86m (12'3" x 15'11")
Sitting Room
3.34m x 5.10m (11'0 x16'9")
Family Room
6.70m x 5.10m (22' x 16'9")
Orangery
6.40m x 3.39m (21' x 11'2")
Gaarden Room
3.16m x 4.30m (10'4" x 14'1")
Landing
8.86m x 2.12m (29'1" x 6'11")
Principal Bedroom
7.18m x 4.72m (23'7" x 15'6")
Ensuite Bathroom
2.35m x 2.33m (7'9" x 7'8")
Walk in Wardrobe
3.10m x 1.71m (10'2" x 5'7")
Bedroom
3.40m x 2.88m (11'2" x 9'5")
Bedroom
3.48m x 4.08m (11'5" x 13'5")
Bedroom
3.10m x 2.70m (10'2" x 8'10")
Bathroom
2.32m x 3.31m (7'7" x 10'10")
Brochures
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- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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