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Blue Gates Farmhouse, Alresford, CO7

Key features

  • Ample parking
  • Utility room
  • Larder
  • Cloakroom
  • Flexible second floor accommodation
  • Three outbuildings
  • Aga
  • Shower

Description

With garden and farmland views, this beautifully presented timber framed six bedroom farmhouse with Georgian facade is within 3.8 miles of Essex University campus; one mile to Alresford Station (direct trains to London Liverpool St from 1hr 17 mins); post office and shops; 3.2 miles to Wivenhoe station (direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 1hr 8 mins).

Approached by a tree-lined driveway from the road, the house is nestled amidst gardens and farmland to the front, rear and one side of the property and has ample private parking to the side of the house, including an electric vehicle charging point. There are outbuildings to one side of the property, several of which are offered with the house. There is also a vegetable garden with raised beds and a greenhouse / potting shed.

This timber framed farmhouse has been beautifully updated to accommodate contemporary living whilst maintaining period features. This light-filled house with open plan living to much of the ground floor (although there is a separate, more formal reception), lends itself to family life, with the main living area opening out onto a terrace leading onto the rear garden. There is a cellar; utility / cloak room; larder and boot room / side entrance lobby.

The first floor has four double bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite).

The spacious; semi open plan second floor provides the option of two interconnecting work spaces or two further bedroom / living spaces for older children, as well as a further bathroom.

The house, with garden and farmland views, is surrounded by gardens and fields to three sides with outbuildings to the remaining side - potting shed; greenhouse; gardeners WC and outdoor wash room; ride-on lawn mower shed and further detached shed. There is also a studio space with an adjacent enclosed vegetable garden with raised beds.

Local amenities in both Alresford and Wivenhoe, both with station; shops and schools, as well as Elmstead Market. Beth Chatto Gardens are 2.4 miles away in Elmstead Market; 10.5 miles from Dedham Vale and the heart of Constable country. The coastal enclaves, with their sailing centres and accessible coastlines of Wivenhoe (2.8 miles) and Brightlingsea (4.8 miles), as well as the artistic hub of Wivenhoe (film club, book club and the Wivenhoe Art Trail), and the historic city of Colchester (6.2 miles) are all located within seven miles..

Schools: Holmwood House 8.6 miles; Orwell Park Prep School 24.6 miles; Old Buckenham Hall Prep School 27 miles; Ipswich School 21.3 miles; Gilbert School 6.6 miles; Colchester High School 6.2 miles; Colchester Royal Grammar School 6.3 miles.

Water is metred and invoiced by the Landlord. There is a farmhouse sub meter for electricity which is also invoiced by the Landlord. . Heating by a ground source heat pump with underfloor heating to the kitchen living area only, the remained of the house heating is served by radiators.

Please note that all furniture and personal effects shown in the photos will be removed prior to letting, with the exception of an armoire and chest of drawers in bedroom 2. EPC rating: C.

Kitchen Dining Living

9m x 4.7m (29'6" x 15'5")

Open plan with Reception 1, this room has a tiled floor with underfloor heating. Windows and door to the side of the house with patio doors to the rear leading onto a terrace; off-white painted walls with exposed beams; stone composite work surfaces; electric age with two ovens and two hot plates; with attached Aga electric two oven cooker (one fan and one conventional) and four ring electric hob. 1.5 sink; integrated dishwasher. Under stairs space for larder fridge.

Please note that the island unit is not included with the property and will be removed prior to letting.

Reception 1

18.7m x 4.8m (61'4" x 15'9")

Open plan with the kitchen dining room with dual aspect windows to the side and rear of the house;, solid fuel log burner and wooden floors; white painted walls and exposed beams.

Please note that all furniture, including the dresser, will be removed prior to the letting.

Reception 2

5.38m x 4.74m (17'8" x 15'7")

Two windows to the rear of the house; solid fuel open fire and hearth; exposed beams; cream painted walls above dado rail and blue/ grey painted below; beige carpet.

Larder

Window to the rear of the property; shelves; space and sockets for a small fridge / freezer and microwave. Shelves. Tiled floor.

Utility / cloak room

Window to the side of the property; tiled floor; pale pink walls; W.C. Large butler's sink; wood surfaces and shelves.

Boot room / side entrance lobby

Window to the side; tiled floor; off white painted walls with exposed beams; shelves; coat hooks; door leading into kitchen utility area.

Cellar

5.23m x 4.42m (17'2" x 14'6")

Bedroom 1

4.8m x 4.52m (15'9" x 14'10")

Two windows to the front of the house; beige carpet; cream / beige walls; white painted and exposed beams; clothes hanging area; leading to dressing area with window to the rear of the house; wood floors and clothes hanging rail; exposed beams; heated towel rail and leading into en suite bathroom

Bedroom 2

4.8m x 4.52m (15'9" x 14'10")

Two windows to the front of the house; beige carpet; cream painted walls and beams; cupboards; chest of drawers and armoire.

Bedroom 3

4.68m x 3.6m (15'4" x 11'10")

Window to the side of the house; wood floors; cupboards, including airing cupboard; white painted walls and beams.

Bedroom 4

4.7m x 3.35m (15'5" x 11'0")

Window to the rear of the property; white painted walls and beams; grey carpet.

En Suite Bathroom to bedroom 1

3.15m x 3.11m (10'4" x 10'2")

Window to the rear of the house; roll top bath; double shower cubicle; white pedestal basin; painted wood floors; exposed beams; white painted walls.

Family bathroom

3m x 2.4m (9'10" x 7'10")

Window to the rear; shower cubicle (with seat and hand rail); roll top bath and white sink in integrated cabinet; heated towel rail; vinyl tiled floor;

Second floor Den / Study 1

5.06m x 3.21m (16'7" x 10'6")

This room interconnects with bedroom 5 with a bathroom in between the two bedrooms.
These bedrooms are under the eaves and therefore have restricted head height in places.
Wood floors, velux windows and white painted walls; exposed beams.

Second floor bedroom 5

5.06m x 3.53m (16'7" x 11'7")

This bedroom interconnects with the den / study with a bathroom in between the two bedrooms.
These bedrooms are located under the eaves and therefore have restricted head height in places.
Wood floors/ velux windows with one picture window at the end; white painted walls; exposed beams.

Second floor bathroom

3.02m x 1.55m (9'11" x 5'1")

This bathroom is located under the eaves and therefore have restricted head height in places Roll top bath; hand basin and W.C..

Second floor Den / Study 2

7.01m x 3.57m (23'0" x 11'9")

This room interconnects with bedroom 6.
These bedrooms are located under the eaves and therefore have restricted head height in places.
Wood floors; velux windows and one picture window to the end adjacent to a bricked up fireplace; white painted walls; exposed beams.

Second floor bedroom 6

6.33m x 3.57m (20'9" x 11'9")

This bedroom interconnects with Den / Study 2.
These bedrooms are located under the eaves and therefore have restricted head height in places.
Wood floors; velux windows and one picture window to the end wall; white painted walls; exposed beams.

External Studio

8.18m x 3.04m (26'10" x 10'0")

No central heating; vinyl floor; off white walls; windows and doors to two sides.

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Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
EV charging
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
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About Belvoir, Colchester

1 Montrose House Eld Lane, Colchester, CO1 1LS

Belvoir Colchester established in Colchester for over 19 years proudly manages one of the largest portfolios of tenants in Colchester a proportion of which are always looking to become homeowners. Locally owned and managed with a personal touch we are known for our high standard levels, for going the extra mile, for dressing properties well prior to marketing, for achieving the best outcome, for tailored solutions and for moving properties fast.

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