Dedham Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7

As part of our Signature collection is this stunning and flexible four bedroom detached contemporary house with accommodation over 3000 sq ft, carefully designed with multiple ways of living with open plan central living space. There is under-croft parking for up to six cars and garaging all on a plot approaching a third of an acre.

Heath End has been finished to a high specification with air source heat pump and bespoke double glazing and was designed to accommodate a family or a couple with further independent living to the lower ground floor.


An entrance door opens to a lobby with cloaks cupboard and door through to the main living space which has beautiful herringbone parquet flooring. The entrance area houses the staircase with stainless steel and glass balustrade and leads to the lower ground floor and first floor accommodation. Leading off is a cloakroom with WC and hand wash basin. Next to this room is a sitting room or fourth bedroom which enjoys a triple aspect overlooking the gardens.

The living and dining space are open plan but have concealed sliding doors that can divide to separate spaces. The living room has a 14’6” vaulted ceiling and a fireplace whilst the dining room has an impressive 21’ high vaulted ceiling bathing the room with natural light. Sliding patio doors lead out to the covered outdoor dining space.

The kitchen has been beautifully appointed with a central island, ample storage cupboards and drawers and an Aga. A door leads out to the front terrace where there is space for a further table and chairs.

On the first floor is a galleried landing with linen cupboard. The principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with large picture window enjoying views towards the countryside. Recessed off the room is a walk-in wardrobe/dressing area with an en-suite bathroom.

The second double bedroom is at the rear with picture window and views over the gardens with an eaves storage cupboard. Again, this bedroom has an en-suite shower room with walk-in shower.

On the lower ground floor is flexible accommodation designed as either part of the house or for independent living with its own entrance.

A door opens to the main hall with the staircase leading up to the ground floor. There is a recessed area with shower room and a door through to the office/bedroom four. This originally was designed as two separate rooms as either two bedrooms or a bedroom and sitting room and would require a dividing wall being installed.

Also off the hall is a utility room with ample storage and cupboard housing the heating system. There is a sink and plumbing for a washing machine and other appliances.
Also on the lower ground floor is an integral garage, storeroom and under-croft parking for approximately six cars.

Outside
The property is retained from the Dedham Road by hedging and has an electric gated entrance to a parking area at the front with well stocked flower and shrub borders. There is access to the front door with front terrace for alfresco dining.

The rear garden has a further covered outdoor dining space with the main garden laid to lawns with hedged borders. Towards the end of the garden are mature trees creating a screen but also allowing glimpses into the countryside beyond. In total the plot extends to 0.3 of an acre.


Location

Heath End is found on the road between the villages of Dedham and Ardleigh. Both villages offer excellent local facilities with public houses/restaurants, shops, primary schools and recreational facilities. There is straight forward access to join the A12 to head towards Colchester where wider facilities will be found. For the commuter both Manningtree and Colchester offer mainline services to London Liverpool Street in under one hour.

Directions

SatNav - use postcode CO7 7QB

Important Information

Services – we understand that mains gas, electricity, drainage and water are connected to the property

EPC rating – C
Council Tax band – F

Additional information – the proposed Norwich (Norfolk) to Tilbury (Essex) national grid power line passes through the Ardleigh area.

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