Blind Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6

As part of our Signature collection, is this beautifully presented four bedroom detached house tucked away in a quiet private lane with excellent commutability to the A12 and the facilities of Tollgate just under a mile away.

The property enjoys gas central heating and double-glazed windows, has a landscaped private rear garden and parking with a garage and carport.


Becketts Cottage is entered via the entrance hall which has a storage cupboard beneath the stairs that rise to the first floor.

The cloakroom has a WC and vanity unit wash hand basin with cupboard under.

The main living room is at the rear of the house and enjoys a triple aspect with French doors that lead out to a decked terrace. At the end of the room is a feature fireplace. The family room is at the front and has a dual aspect.

The heart of the property is the kitchen/dining room which has a quadruple aspect including large windows and French doors leading out to the garden. At one end of the room is space for a dining table or seating area with tiled flooring. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with work surfaces with ample base and wall mounted cupboards. There is a central island with drawers beneath with one side providing space for stools. Built-in appliances include an integral dishwasher, five ring gas hob with light and extractor over, eye level double oven and integral fridge/freezer. Off the kitchen is a small utility with further work surfaces, wall mounted cupboards and space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a further appliance. The wall mounted gas fired boiler is located in one of the cupboards.

Stairs lead up to a long landing with two sets of double door cupboards housing the hot water tanks. The landing also provides access to the loft space. The principal bedroom is an excellent size and has a triple aspect. A door leads through to the dressing room with double door sliding mirror wardrobes and a range of hanging rails and shelving. A further door leads through to the en-suite with a walk-in shower with glass sliding door, twin wash hand basins and a WC. The second largest bedroom has views to the side with countryside in the distance. Bedroom three is a good size double with dual aspect and access into the eaves storage space and Bedroom four is currently used as a study. The bathroom is beautifully appointed and equipped with a bath, separate shower, vanity unit wash hand basin and a WC.

Outside
Becketts Cottage is retained from the private lane with hedging and a pedestrian path leads to the front door. At the side is a gravelled parking area for two cars leading to an open car port and a single garage which measures 17’ x 8’5.

A side gate leads through a paved storage area whilst round the other side of the property is a further paved area with a storage shed, which is available by separate negotiation.

The main garden has a large decked area that links the kitchen/dining room to the living room and leads out to edged curved lawns with well stocked shrub borders. At the rear of the garage is a further rumbled block paved terrace enclosed by fencing and an old red brick wall with shingle area with three feature topiary shrubs.


Location

Eight Ash Green has various facilities including a dental practice, ‘Cricketers’ public house and restaurant, further eateries, petrol station and shop as well as a primary school. The area is found just off the A1124 and close to the junction of the A12 at Tollgate where extensive retail parks are found with shops catering for most needs and wider educational facilities with the Stanway Secondary School.

Both Marks Tey and Colchester offer mainline rail services to London's Liverpool Street.

Directions

Use postcode CO6 3QD. Blind Lane is opposite the turn on the A1124 into Spring Lane by the telephone box turn left into Blind Lane and the house is the second on the left.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – F EPC Rating - TBC
Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
Our ref - TOL180059