Harwich Road, Little Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7

As part of our Signature collection is this beautifully appointed 4 bedroom semi-detached cottage with 2 bedroom annexe and range of outbuildings within grounds of approximately 2.3 acres all in a commutable location.

Grove Cottages has been substantially extended and remodelled in the last few years both inside and out with excellent starter Equestrian facilities with 2 stables, tack room and feed store, a gym, workshop and double car port.


The centrally heated and double-glazed accommodation incorporates a rear hall/boot room with kennel room, space for coats and boots. Leading off is a shower room with walk in shower area, WC and wash hand basin.

At the heart of the property is the kitchen/living space with granite work surfaces and ample cupboard and drawer units and matching wall mounted cupboards. Built in appliances include a four ring electric hob with two ovens. There is space for a free-standing American style fridge/freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher and a wine cooler. Bi-fold doors lead out to the garden and there is a further entrance door to the front. Off the kitchen is a utility area with wooden work surfaces and shelving and plumbing for a washing machine and large cupboard with the hot water tank.

At the front of the property is the sitting room with dual aspect and a wood burning stove. This room leads round to a family room with double glazed window to the front and storage units and shelving along one wall. Next is a lobby with door to the stair flight to the first floor with storage beneath.

Finally, is the bathroom with bath, wash hand basin and WC with further walk in shower area.

On the first floor is a central landing with walk in shelved and railed wardrobe. The principal bedroom is at the front with a range of built in wardrobes along one wall.

The second bedroom has a dual aspect whilst there are two further bedrooms to the rear of the cottage.

Annexe
This detached single storey building provides annexe accommodation with a large kitchen/living space with work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath and wall mounted cupboards. There is space for a fridge and plumbing for a washing machine and a dishwasher whilst appliances built in include a four ring hob with light and extractor above and built in oven. The living area has French doors out to a patio. There are two equally sized bedrooms and a shower room with walk in shower, toilet and wash basin.

Outside
There is an in and out shingle driveway with mature hedging to the front providing ample parking and leading to the double car port 20’ x 19’6” with power and light and eaves storage. Behind this is a workshop with power and light and at the back is a gym 20’ x 18’ with French doors overlooking the gardens. There is a 5 bar gate with access down the side to the stable building with 2 stables, tack room and 2 open stores. Gates lead through to the first paddock with post and rail fencing and further 5 bar gate to a larger paddock again with post and rail fencing. A gate leads through to approximately half an acre of woodland.

The main garden is found between the cottage and annexe with lawns and pathways enclosed by post and rail fencing. There is an overground swimming pool and a kennel building. In total the plot extends to 2.3 acres.


Location

Little Bentley is a small village with a public house and church. Neighbouring Great Bentley has wider facilities including a Tesco Express, doctors' surgery and pharmacy, primary school and station on the Clacton to London Liverpool Street line. Manningtree is approximately 5 miles away with a further service to the Capital in under an hour. There is straightforward access to the A120 and A133 to the coast and back to Colchester where wider facilities are found including wider educational facilities.

Directions

SatNav - postcode CO7 8SY

Important Information

Council Tax Band – C
Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. There is a private drainage system.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating – E
Our ref - COL240693