Cornflower Cottage, Colchester Road, CO16

An exceptional individually designed contemporary residence, traditionally crafted to an outstanding specification and occupying a generous landscaped plot. Combining intelligent smart-home technology, boutique-style interiors and impressive energy efficiency, Cornflower Cottage offers luxurious modern living in a beautifully considered setting.

Constructed with a highly energy-efficient building fabric and achieving an excellent low air permeability test result of 1.9, this superb home has been thoughtfully designed throughout with premium finishes, integrated technology and future-ready sustainability features.

Property additional info

Reception Hall:
A spacious and welcoming entrance hall providing access via a Quality timber Fakro ladder and hatch to fully boarded attic storage area with LED lighting and power. Large built-in storage cupboard with power and separate “Engine Room” housing the controls for the underfloor heating system, consumer unit, CCTV system, hot water cylinder and associated services.

Living Room / Kitchen:
A truly stunning open-plan living space designed for modern family living and entertaining, featuring a bespoke media wall with integrated mood lighting, smart Bluetooth ceiling speaker system and impressive double glazed bifold doors opening onto the rear garden. The individually crafted kitchen incorporates a feature island unit with integrated storage and power, complemented by extensive work surfaces with soft-close cupboards and drawers beneath. A comprehensive range of integrated AEG appliances includes dual eye-level ovens, induction hob with extraction system, dishwasher, full-height fridge and separate freezer. Additional features include an inset sink with Quooker instant boiling water tap, illuminated walk-in pantry and integrated dual bin storage.

Utility Room:
Fitted with matching work surfaces incorporating an inset sink unit with storage beneath, tall storage cupboard and integrated LG washer and tumble dryer tower system. Double glazed side door leading to the garden.

Master Bedroom:
A beautifully appointed principal suite with direct access to the luxury ensuite shower room, double glazed flush casement side window, underfloor heating control and dimmable lighting.

Ensuite:
A contemporary boutique-style suite featuring a freestanding style bath with wall-mounted taps, spacious walk-in shower with rainfall shower head, illuminated mirror, mood lighting, integrated Bluetooth speaker system, chrome heated towel rail and vanity wash basin with storage beneath. Double glazed flush casement window to front aspect.

Bedroom Two: 472" x 354" (39' 4" x 29' 6")
Double glazed flush casement side window, underfloor heating control and dimmable lighting.

Bedroom Three: 433" x 394" (36' 1" x 32' 10")
Double glazed flush casement side window, underfloor heating control and dimmable lighting.

Bath / Shower Room:
Beautifully fitted in a boutique hotel style and comprising a large bath with wall-mounted taps, generous walk-in rainfall shower, vanity wash basin with storage, illuminated Bluetooth mirror, low-level WC, porcelain tiled walls and flooring, mood lighting and chrome heated towel rail. Double glazed front window.

Technology & Smart Features:
• Whole-house Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery (MVHR) system • Lutron intelligent lighting system with Alexa and smartphone integration • Programmable lighting scenes with traditional switch operation • Dimmable LED lighting throughout • Smart geo-location lighting activation system • Integrated ceiling speaker system to lounge and principal ensuite • CCTV security system with smartphone monitoring • Dahua wireless smart doorbell system • Intruder alarm system • Wi-Fi booster system throughout the property • Cat 6 cabling installed throughout • Fibre-to-Premises broadband pre-installed

Exterior:
The property occupies a generous landscaped plot with extensive front parking, attractive planting and a good-sized rear garden incorporating patio and lawn areas ideal for entertaining and outdoor living. A handcrafted oak cart lodge/garage with electric remote-controlled door provides secure parking and storage, complete with power and LED lighting. Additional external features include: • Air source heat pump heating system • Underfloor heating with individual room controls • Feature external decking • External power and water supply • EV charging provision • Sustainable larch cladding details


Roof type: Slate tiles.

Flooded in the last 5 years: No.

Construction materials used: Brick and block.

Water source: Others.

Electricity source: National Grid.

Sewerage arrangements: Standard UK domestic.

Heating Supply: Ground or air source heat pump.

Broadband internet type: FTTP (fibre to the premises).

Parking Availability: Yes.