Feering Hill, Feering, Colchester, Essex, CO5

Hillcrest, as the name suggests is situated at the top of Feering Hill and occupies a commanding position set back from the road on a plot extending to approx. 0.3 acres.
Planning has been approved for a significant side and front extension crating a truly exceptional property.

Hillcrest is a lovely family home located in the desirable village of Feering. Families and commuters are attracted here due to its family-oriented community and easy access links to London.

The current owners have had planning permission approved to significantly extend the property into a sizable and exceptional family home.

It stands in the centre of its plot which extends to approximately 0.33 acres.

Upon entering through the centrally positioned front door you are greeted with a welcoming reception hall which provides access into all ground floor rooms.

To the front of the house and benefitting from an impressive full height bay window is the dining room with an original open fire.

To the rear is a sitting room which has dual aspects to the side and rear which includes double doors leading to the rear garden. There is also an open fire and picture rails which helps to retain the original character of the room.

The kitchen is a spacious room which has a large window overlooking the rear garden. It boasts a comprehensive range of cupboards and extensive worktop space. There is a full size range oven with extractor hood over and ample room for a breakfast table.

The kitchen provides access into the utility room which is a functional and spacious addition to the ground floor space. There is a door to the front and rear gardens as well as the storeroom.

To the first floor there are three double bedrooms with the primary bedroom having the benefit of the bay window. All bedrooms have picture rails and bedrooms 1 & 2 have original fireplaces.

The family bathroom has been refitted with an "Art Deco" feel.

To the rear of the garden is a garden building with glazed sliding doors leading to the extensive decking area. There is a bar and space for a large sofa. The room has power and lighting connected. Please note this building is excluded from the sale except by separate negotiation.

To the side of the property is a garage with up and over door, gated access to the rear garden.

Location

Feering is a lovely village with all the benefits of a rural, yet strategic location, enabling easy travel to Colchester, Chelmsford and London. Its ancient centre, located around All Saints Church, is listed in the Domesday Book although the village has grown considerably since medieval days and now stretches from the river Blackwater at the border with Kelvedon in the south, to the A120 in the north, and is home to some 1900 people. While still retaining its small, local and friendly village feel, Feering has a surprisingly large number of amenities including a well-regarded primary school, All Saints church, the popular Blue Anchor Restaurant and The Sun Inn Public House. The region boasts a significant number of secondary schools as well as colleges and nurseries. There are well-renowned private schools within easy reach and some of the country’s leading grammar schools in Colchester and Chelmsford.

Feering merges into the larger village of Kelvedon offering more extensive amenities, including many shops, restaurants, dentist and doctor surgeries, a further sought-after Primary School and many more useful services. There are also a number of listed buildings many of which are of national importance. For commuters, Kelvedon mainline station is on a direct route to London Liverpool St which is reached within approximately 50 minutes. There is also easy access to the local bus service providing transport to a number of local destinations.