Kelvedon Road, Colchester, CO6

This spacious detached five bedroom house in the pretty market town of Coggeshall has a large garden and open fields beyond. Within easy walking distance of local shops it’s also conveniently located for Kelvedon station and regular trains to London.

With over 4,000 sq ft of space set over three floors, this substantial house is ideally suited to modern living. This is apparent from the moment you open the front door and step into the spacious contemporary hallway with its tiled floor, subtle grey walls, solid wood doors, and long line of sight to the rear garden.

To the right there’s a traditional front living room with a wide, curved bay window and a wood-burning stove, and a snug (currently used as a workspace). To the left is the staircase, plant room, WC, and built-in cupboard. The hub of the home, a spectacular open plan flexible living space lies straight ahead.

Measuring approximately 35ft by 26ft, this huge room easily accommodates a spacious lounge area, a large dining table, an extensively equipped kitchen, and separate utility room. Super-wide full height wall-to-wall glazed sliding doors frame a panoramic garden view and create a seamless and unobstructed indoor/outdoor entertaining area. The whole area is bathed in natural light, partly thanks to two large skylights.

Also on this floor is the c.47ft by 17ft garage, accessed via roller doors from the front and rear.

The first floor has four double bedrooms, three of which have en suite shower rooms. The fourth is next to the family bathroom. The second (loft) floor is occupied entirely by the fifth bedroom suite which comprises a large double bedroom, dressing room, and shower room.

The huge rear garden has a fabulous open aspect with far-reaching rural views. It has been thoughtfully landscaped and has a superb, paved terrace adjacent to the house that’s ideal for entertaining. Sheltered by raised beds with mature planting, the terrace has an outdoor kitchen with a built-in sink, fridge, and BBQ and steps down to the large paddock lawn. A lodge-style garden building midway down the lawn with electricity houses a cinema room and a shed.

The property is located on a residential road alongside similarly sized properties and is set back behind a low wooden fence and a drive with parking for several cars.

The property is in immaculate condition throughout, with mainly white and subtle grey décor and contemporary high-quality fixtures and fittings. A spec list is available with details of the security and heating systems, kitchen cabinets and worktop, kitchen/utility room appliances, bathroom fixtures & fittings, and all windows and doors.

LOCAL LIFE

The property lies on the outskirts of Coggeshall, a picturesque small market town in Essex known for its historic properties and antiques traders. Lying six miles east of Braintree, ten miles to the west of Colchester, and 50 miles from London, it has almost 300 listed buildings (including two National trust properties). The town has a good selection of shops and services, including several pubs and restaurants, and a popular weekly food market that dates back to 1256.

The location is convenient for commuting, with regular sub 1-hour journeys to Liverpool Street in the City from the train station at Kelvedon, a five-minute drive from the property (2.1 miles). Road links are also good, with the A12 a ten-minute drive away and the A120 on the doorstep. This facilitates 30-minute journeys to Stansted Airport.

Coggeshall has good education options for all ages including a Montessori nursery. St Peter’s Church of England primary school, and Honywood Community Science School, and private school buses to nearby public schools.