London Road, Great Horkesley

Simply stunning four/five bedroom unique home set in a tranquil rural, yet convenient, location. Accommodation of 3021 sq. ft. set on a plot of approximately 3/4 acre. A home that you'd dream of owning and which could grace the pages of Home and Garden magazine.

A superb home, built less than 20 years ago, to a specific design and vision of the current owners. They have since maintained and updated their home in keeping with the changing styles. The attention to detail, use of quality materials and finishes is evident from the moment you walk through the door. You could be easily fooled to believe this is a brand new home.

LOCATION
Located approximately six miles north of Colchester City Centre. London Road Is a peaceful country lane scattered with a charming mix of homes, ranging from quaint thatched cottages to spacious country residences. With few close neighbours, the setting offers a sense of privacy and tranquillity while retaining the charm of a rural community.

The area is surrounded by open fields and farmland, home to a variety of wildlife and scenic country walks, yet conveniently located for easy access to nearby amenities. Just over a mile to the village post office and convenience store. Three miles to West Bergholt with its supermarket, chemist and doctors.

Just over two miles to the Essex/Suffolk border and village of Nayland with its riverside public house - great place to relax in the summer, hairdressers, beauty salon and superb delicatessen selling fresh local produce and selection of cheese, meats and fish plus its coffee shop, great place to meet and catch-up with friends. Approximately six miles to Colchester City centre with its abundance of boutique and national stores.

Two and half miles to the local primary school, just over six miles to Colchester Lexden schools, two and four miles respectively to the independents schools, Littlegarth and Holmwood House.

Approximately five miles to the A12 and Colchester North station (less than an hour’s journey to London Liverpool Street at peak times).


ACCOMMODATION
A spacious home with internal accommodation of 3021 sq. ft, set on a plot of approximately 3/4 acre, with a west facing main garden. Four double bedrooms with en-suite to the principal bedroom, family bathroom, ground floor shower room, two reception rooms and a spacious kitchen/dining/garden room and separate utility room.


INTERNAL

Ground Floor

From the main entrance, at the end of the long hallway, at the back of the house is the incredible kitchen/dining/garden room. A room that almost takes your breath away. With many windows, doors opening onto the rear garden and vaulted garden room. Light, bright and spacious, the area is stylishly decorated in complementary colours using quality materials and finishes throughout. Set into three key sections, dining area to one end, garden room to the other with the high quality kitchen in the middle with an almost central island with quartz worktops, high solid wood painted units and attached solid oak breakfast bar. These areas all have underfloor heating.

The bespoke kitchen was designed and installed by the reputable local company Salter and Salter,based in Coggeshall. Integrated kitchen appliances include Miele dishwasher, Siemens pyro clean double oven, Siemens pyro clean combination oven and microwave, Siemens warming drawer, Bora X Pure surface induction cooktop with integrated cooktop extractor.The free standing Fisher and Paykel fridge /freezer would be subject to negotiation. The utility room is fitted with the same make and colour of cabinetry as the kitchen. It includes an integrated AEG freezer, space and fixtures for washing machine and tumble dryer.


One wall of the kitchen is fitted with a useful shelving storage unit with an incredible feature integrated central pantry showcasing exceptional cabinetry. Back to the lobby, to the left is a cloakroom with shower, to the right is the main sitting room, almost square with feature log burner and views onto front garden.

To the far end of the house is the second reception room.
A versatile space which could be used as a family room, study, playroom or a ground floor bedroom, being close to the downstairs shower room.

First Floor

Four good size double bedrooms. The master bedroom is fitted with wardrobe units and has an an en-suite shower room. The front bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes. There is also a three piece modern family bathroom with a separate shower enclosure.


EXTERNAL

Almost central to the plot a concrete base entrance leads to a gravel driveway with off street parking for several vehicles and a double garage and car port.

The house and its formal front and rear gardens is on the right, both gardens beautifully landscaped with a selection of trees, shrubs, flowers and bordered by ornate box hedging. Mature hedging around the garden offers a high level of privacy.

To the left of the main driveway is a small paddock, approximately 0.2 acres, with three stable block, useful storage and suitable to convert to a gym if needed.

The solar panels were installed in July 2012. It is a 4.00kWp in total photovoltaic system on 16 panels. The return varies but has been between £500 and £1000 per annum tax free.
This small paddock could accommodate chickens or ducks, vegetable patch or outdoor play area for children.