Moors Close, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7

As part of our Signature collection is this four bedroom detached property requiring modernisation within grounds of approximately 0.4 of an acre on the edge of the village green, providing the opportunity of lateral living with bedrooms on both floors.

Moor Lodge comes to the market for the first time and has oil fired central heating and replacement double glazing, a large drive with ample parking and a double garage with scope for additional development.



A double glazed entrance door opens to a large hall with stairs rising to the first floor with understair cupboard and further cloaks cupboard. There is a cloakroom with WC, wash hand basin and a further cloaks cupboard.

The principal bedroom is an excellent double with dual aspect windows and a range of built in bedroom furniture with wardrobes and dressing table.

The bathroom comprises a bath, separate shower, WC and wash hand basin and there is also a dressing room with wash hand basin and range of built in wardrobes and shelved cupboards. There is a study / bedroom four.

On the other side of the hall is a large sitting room with dual aspect including bay window with French doors leading out to the courtyard. A central fireplace has two adjacent display niches with shelving.

A good size dining room connects from the hall with dual aspect and storage cupboards with further door through to the kitchen.

The kitchen has a range of work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, wall mounted cupboards and a stainless-steel sink with double drainer. Built in appliances include an electric hob with oven and grill beneath, an oil-fired AGA, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. An opening leads through to a utility area with further work surfaces and storage cupboards and a door to the side lobby which has access to the garden, drive and garage.

On the first floor are two further double bedrooms and a bathroom.

The larger bedroom has built in wardobes and shelved cupboards along two walls and has views to the front towards the village green. The second bedroom has wardrobes along one wall and views over the garden. A long landing provides linen storage cupboards and an airing cupboard and leads to the bathroom comprising bath, wash hand basin and WC.

Outside
Moor Lodge is found at the end of Moors Close, a private road on the edge of the village green. There is a shared entrance which in turn becomes the driveway to Moor Lodge that sweeps round to the rear of the property where there is a large parking area and access to the double garage which has power and light connected.

The remainder of the front and side gardens are laid to lawn. A gate provides access to the rear garden where there are pathways and lawns with established trees. There is a large oil tank (the boiler is found outside the side door). A gate provides access to a courtyard with enclosed walls, paving and a disused sunken pond. In total the plot extends to approximately 0.4 of an acre.


Location

Great Bentley is found in the Tendring district between Colchester and the coastal resort of Clacton on Sea. The village is dominated by one of the largest village greens in England which hosts many sporting activities and events. There is a doctors surgery, pub/restaurants, pharmacy and a Tesco Express.

The church is also on the green whilst the road that leads to the railway station has the primary school. The station provides access to the coast and through to London Liverpool Street. The A133 provides road links to Colchester with wider educational facilities and larger shopping facilities with the city centre, retail parks and supermarkets.

Directions

Use postcode CO7 8QL with Moor Lodge found at the very end of Moors Close.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – G
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. The heating is oil fired with an oil boiler and large oil storage tank.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating – E
Our ref - COL250234