Ray Lane, Ramsey, Harwich, Essex, CO12

As part of our Signature collection is this four bedroom detached period house occupying an ‘off the beaten track’ location with grounds of around one acre close to the Stour Estuary and the Port of Harwich.

East Newhall retains a wealth of character and charm and is presented in good order and found at the end of a long driveway with a double garage and a double cart lodge with first floor art studio.


An entrance door opens to a central hall with oak flooring and turning stair flight to the first floor with cloakroom facilities comprising WC and wash hand basin.

Access leads through to the main living room with high beamed ceiling, wooden flooring with a central inglenook fireplace, built in display cupboards and window and door overlooking the gardens.

Double doors lead through to the dining room which again enjoys a high beamed ceiling with wooden flooring, cupboard housing the oil-fired boiler and windows overlooking the gardens.

A door connects through to the kitchen which has a range of work surfaces with base storage units and wall mounted cupboards. There is a freestanding breakfast island and built in appliances include two ovens, four ring induction hob, extractor, microwave and space for further appliances. At the end of the room is a snug fully glazed along one end with French doors out to the garden. Leading off is a small utility area with storage cupboards and space and plumbing for a washing machine.

At the other end of the house is a study with built in storage and a door through to the sunroom enjoying delightful triple aspect views over the gardens with French doors leading out to the patio.

On the first floor is a galleried split-level landing with further inner landing where the door and staircase lead up to the hobbies room. The principal bedroom is at the front with two windows overlooking the gardens and the countryside beyond. There is a wardrobe and en-suite shower room with shower, wash hand basin and WC.

The second bedroom again is a wonderful size having a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms both with storage cupboards and finally there is the family bathroom comprising whirlpool bath, wash basin, bidet and WC.

On the second floor leading off the landing is a large hobbies room with a range of exposed timbers.

Outside
East Newhall is entered from Ray Lane through a five bar gate with a long tarmac drive flanked by lawns and fruit trees. By the property is a wide parking area and detached double garage with two up and over doors and power and light connected, eaves storage above and a further outside utility room. Next to the garage is a detached cart lodge with open croft parking and garage/workshop with external staircase leading up to an artist studio.

The side garden behind the garage is shingle with access from the snug and has a trellis arch through to the rear garden which is predominantly lawns with a shrub bed and established tree with hedging to the rear to the countryside beyond. On the other side of the garden by the sunroom is an trellis enclosed paved patio area with awning with further lawns beyond. In total the plot extends to around an acre.


Location

Situated between the quiet villages of Wrabness (where there are woodland walks and an RSPB reserve) and Ramsey this home offers a peaceful lifestyle whilst still being within easy reach of amenities and transport links of Harwich.

Within Ramsey itself are a local pub named The Castle providing traditional pub food and a local butcher, deli and fish stall. The port of Harwich offers coastal walks, retail parks, supermarkets and wider educational facilities. The trainline runs from Harwich along the river’s edge through to Manningtree where it connects with the mainline to London Liverpool Street.

Directions

SatNav - use postcode CO12 5HD. Proceed down Ray Lane and the house is found just after the farm buildings on the right.

Important Information

Services – mains water, electricity are connected to the property whilst there is a private drainage system.
Council Tax Band – G
EPC rating – E
Tenure - Freehold