Wick Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7

THE PROPERTY
Bloomfields Barn is an 18th Century timber-framed Essex barn which was converted over the course of 2021 and 2022 by our clients for their own use, having previously occupied the neighbouring farmhouse. The property is now being sold to enable a move to the southwest.

As the floorplan illustrates, the property is substantial with over 4000 square foot of accommodation arranged mostly on one level.

The highlight is the central living space, which was sympathetically restored during the conversion and features a vast vaulted ceiling and numerous exposed beams. It includes a bespoke built kitchen (with an electric Aga, a Quooker tap and a fitted breakfast table) and three versatile open plan reception areas, two of which have doors leading outside. The focal point of the room is a log burner within a red-brick chimney; this is double fronted, with a second frontage into a separate snug/reception room next door.

Three double bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms and a WC are located within their own wing on the eastern elevation, whilst the master suite which has a walk-through dressing room, a corner bath and a cubicle shower is accessed via its own stairs from the reception.

Other accommodation includes: a boot room with a pantry, two WC’s, a fitted laundry room, an entertaining room with a bar and a large study/fifth bedroom.

Fittings include a mix of engineered oak floors and carpets, oak doors, spotlights, feature lighting (inc. ceiling lights, uplighters and downlighters), fitted blinds, fitted bookshelves, a projector and underfloor heating on the ground floor. A plant room, which also has storage space, houses all the working parts for heating the house and swimming pool.

ANNEXE AND ENTERTANMENT
The gardens immediately surrounding the barn include a private lawn to the rear, a pond within a copse on the north-west boundary and a garden kitchen/barbeque area which is adjacent to the house; this is fitted with a butlers sink and retractable wind screens.

A courtyard area on the western boundary includes a heated swimming pool (which requires a new liner) and provides access to a snooker room and a modernised studio annex. This has a private front door, its own boiler, a shower room and a functional kitchen, and has been used by our clients to provide Airbnb income.

GROUNDS AND OUTBUILDINGS
The remaining grounds include a number of useful outbuildings all of which have power supplies. These include a triple bay cart lodge, a tractor/boat/caravan barn, a second (single bay) cart lodge and a lockable workshop and storage unit. There is also a poly tunnel.

A further 3.5 acres to the south run adjacent to the access road and include a tennis court (which requires resurfacing) within a 0.9-acre. A second two-acre fenced paddock has been rewilded with cut rides and copse (with a shed) at its far edge; These areas are a habitat for local wildlife including owls, deer and badgers.

The property may be available to purchase with the 3.5-acre area mentioned above excluded. Please ask for details.

LOCATION
Bloomfields Barn (and its neighbour Bloomfields Farm), are accessed via a right of way over a 350m private road leading from Wick Lane in Ardleigh.

The village centre, shop and primary school are just over a mile to the east, however a more comprehensive range of services are easily accessible on the northern fringes of Colchester, roughly the same distance away. These include a David Lloyd Gym, several supermarkets and the Northern Gateway Leisure Park. Colchester North mainline station is just five miles from the property and the A12 can be accessed in both directions in less than five minutes.

DIRECTIONS
Postcode: CO7 7RF
What3Words location: ///dividers.ivory.playing

POINTS TO NOTE
The house is registered in council tax band G with Tendring District Council and payments of around £2800.00 PA. It has not been assessed for its energy performance due to being Listed.

The property is connected to mains electricity and water supplies. It is heated by a mix of oil and electric heating and has a private sewerage system.

Ofcom broadband estimate: (DL: 6 Mbps) (UL: 0.7 Mbps)
Ofcom indoor mobile phone coverage estimate: Limited on most networks except O2
Ofcom outdoor mobile phone coverage estimate: Likely on all networks
Note: our clients enjoy download speeds of 80 Mbps via a mobile broadband service

Commercial development is being sought on land around 400m from the property to the west. Should planning be granted, we don’t expect the new buildings to be visible from the barn, although they will be in view from the access drive and parts of the grounds.

The proposed Norwich to Tilbury pylon route is expected to cross the bottom of the access road, however this is unlikely to affect the outlook from the barn.

Fixtures and fittings which are included in the sale, subject to the agreed price, include: the projector and screen in the sitting room, a Samsung Frame TV in the Snug and the snooker table.

GENERAL ADVICE
Before booking a viewing of any Brooks Leney property, we suggest buyers view its full online details including the street-view representation, the site map, the satellite view and the floor plan. If you have any questions, please contact Brooks Leney. A PDF version of the floorplan is available on request. These sales details were produced in good faith and are believed to be correct.