
Harwich Road, Great Oakley

- PROPERTY TYPE
House
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- FOUR/FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED BARN CONVERSION
- SITUATED IN AN OVERALL PLOT OF 6 ACRES (STS)
- DOUBLE GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL PARKING TO THE REAR
- SEVERAL RECEPTION SPACES
- OPEN PLAN KITCHEN DINING FAMILY ROOM
- VIEWING ADVISED
- ANNEXE POTENTIAL
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- DRIVEWAY PARKING TO THE FRONT OF THE BARN
- CHARACTER THROUGHOUT
Description
The property has been sympathetically converted in the last two decades and boasts a single-storey extension. Original character features are lovingly preserved throughout, including exposed timbers and an original stable door, which add an undeniable warmth to the living spaces.
The grand entrance hall, doubling as a dining space, sets the tone for this luxurious home. Two ground-floor double bedrooms each feature modern en-suites. The living room impresses with a double-height ceiling and exposed brick fireplace with a log burner. Ideal for entertaining, the adjoining snooker room with bar includes bi-folding doors for added privacy.
The open-plan kitchen, dining family room is a culinary dream with its feature island, bi-folding doors to the rear garden, and elegant stone worktops. A separate utility room, additional bedroom with en-suite, downstairs WC, and a versatile room currently used as a gym complete the ground floor offering.
Ascend to the principal suite upstairs, a sanctuary boasting exposed beams and a mezzanine area with mesmerising views of the surrounding farmland. The en-suite bathroom adds a touch of luxury to this private haven.
Outside, a formal garden with manicured lawn and patio offers the perfect setting for alfresco dining, alongside a double garage and workshop. A traditional 5-bar gate opens to a larger grass area with a water feature, leading to the expansive meadow beyond. At the front, two electric gates provide access to a spacious driveway, with off-road parking and side access to the garage, additional parking, and land beyond.
The village of Great Oakley offers good daily facilities with a Church of England primary school, GP surgery, community-owned pub, village store with the centre of Great Oakley being designated as a conservation area.
Colchester and Ipswich are both within easy reach and offer a wide range of educational, shopping and recreational facilities.Fast regular mainline train services run from Manningtree, with a journey time of around 55 minutes approximately 15 minutes drive or Thorpe with around 1hr 18 mins and around 10 minutes drive from the property into the City of London (Liverpool Street station) From Harwich, there are regular ferry services to the continent. The A120 is also within easy reach providing a direct link to the dual carriageway networks.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Band E
Services Connected - Air Source Heat Pump/Mains Electric/Water/Drainage
Heating - Underfloor Heating/Radiators fired by Air Source Heat Pump
Mobile Availability - EE - 84% / o2 - 82% / Vodafone - 83% / Three - 72%
Broadband Availability - Superfast is available
A public footpath runs parallel to the left-hand boundary of the property, continuing along the length of the included meadow.
Access to the meadow is available both through the property itself and via a private track leading from 'The Soils'.
Brochures
Harwich Road, Great OakleyBrochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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