Colne Engaine, Colchester, Essex, CO6

Located on the fringe of the idyllic village of Colne Engaine Hackney Cottage offers far-reaching views over open countryside.

The property is approached via a welcoming reception hall, which leads seamlessly into a beautifully appointed kitchen and dining room.

Recently refitted, the kitchen is a luxurious and sociable space featuring a large central island, a comprehensive range of bespoke in-frame units, and elegant white Quartz work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and fridge freezer. In addition, there is a double range style oven which the vendors will be leaving at the property.

The kitchen flows into a generous dining area with double doors opening onto the rear garden and open access through to the snug. Both the snug and the front reception room feature open fireplaces, creating cosy yet characterful living spaces. The front reception can be accessed via both the snug and the hallway, offering flexible use.

A utility room which has been fully refurbished with tailored laundry station. Garden access and cloakroom complete the downstairs accommodation. There is also extensive storage in both the front reception room, throughout the kitchen and the utility room.

Upstairs, the home offers four well-proportioned bedrooms. The family bathroom is complemented by a separate shower room, shared by bedrooms two and three. Bedroom two also enjoys the added benefit of a mezzanine level ideal as a study dressing or hobby area and access to a private balcony with views over the rear garden open countryside.

Externally, the property provides ample off-road parking and side access to the rear. The mature garden is enclosed by a dense hedgerow and features an array of established trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds, including a productive apple tree.

A detached outbuilding with power and lighting offers excellent scope for a home office, studio, or garden retreat.

Location

The village of Colne Engaine has an excellent shop, primary school and local pub, is set in countryside and is close to many pretty villages. The historic and picturesque market town of Halstead is approximately 5-minute’s drive away and Colchester approximately 30 minutes, both offering a wide range of shops and eateries. Additionally some four to five miles away is the renowned Essex Golf and Country Club. There is easy access to the A12, M11 and M25 with Kelvedon mainline station approximately 15-20 minute’s drive offering regular services to London Liverpool Street.