West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6

A prominent village home, approximately 3,000sq ft on about 0.5 of an acre.

Description

Originally forming part of the substantial Sunnedon House, this impressive Victorian residence retains many of the architectural features associated with the original house. Constructed during the Victorian era for a prominent local businessman, the building subsequently served as a mother and baby home between 1933 and 1959 before being sympathetically divided into three individual residences, each retaining its own character and identity.

The property is approached through an attractive period façade, sympathetically arranged within a striking terrace. Traditional architectural detailing and well-proportioned elevations provide a strong sense of character, while the scale of the original building remains evident.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged over four floors and is introduced by a welcoming entrance hall, providing access to the principal reception rooms. To the front is a well-proportioned study, providing a dedicated space for home working, while the substantial sitting room extends across the rear of the house. Two bay windows provide a distinctive architectural feature and frame views across the garden.

The dining room provides generous proportions for both family dining and entertaining, with the adjoining snug offering a more intimate secondary reception space. The room is versatile in its use and could equally accommodate a family room, playroom or informal sitting area.

The kitchen/breakfast room forms the principal focal point of the ground floor and occupies a substantial extension to the rear. Designed with a vaulted ceiling and glazed gable, the room incorporates a distinctive circular window which reflects the architectural detailing of the original house. The combination of traditional and contemporary elements creates a considered connection between the historic building and its later addition. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of cabinetry, incorporating a central island and generous informal dining space, with full-height glazing providing views across the garden.

The basement provides a useful range of ancillary accommodation, including a secondary kitchen and dining area which could provide practical facilities for extended family or multi-generational occupation. Further cellar rooms provide substantial storage, together with a boiler room and additional service space.

The first floor is arranged around a spacious landing and provides the principal bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom forms a generous suite, incorporating an en suite bathroom, dressing room and access to a balcony. There are two further bedrooms on this floor, together with a family bathroom, while bedroom two benefits from an additional dressing area.

The second floor provides two further bedrooms, offering flexibility for family members, guests or alternative uses such as hobbies and study. A further bathroom serves this level, creating a degree of separation from the principal bedroom accommodation.

The rear garden provides an important extension of the living accommodation. A terrace immediately adjoins the house and provides a natural setting for outdoor dining, with views towards the rear elevation. Beyond, the garden extends principally over a broad area of lawn, framed by mature trees, established shrubs and well-stocked borders. The scale and maturity of the planting give the garden a private, established character and a park-like quality.

A dedicated kitchen garden occupies one area of the grounds, with raised beds providing space for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables and flowers. A greenhouse and summerhouse are also positioned within the garden, providing additional practical and recreational accommodation.

To the rear of the property, a driveway provides access to a dedicated parking area within the garden. This in turn leads to a double garage and provides substantial off-road parking.

Services
Mains services connected.

Location

West Street is situated in the historic market town of Coggeshall, between Braintree and Colchester. Coggeshall is particularly noted for its historic character, with numerous listed buildings and attractions including Paycocke’s House and Grange Barn.

The centre of Coggeshall is only a short distance from West Street, with local facilities including an East of England Co-op food store, pharmacy, doctor's surgery and a range of cafés and restaurants. For eating out, options include Cabros Tapas Bar, The Noble Goose and Bakealicious Tea Room. There is also a weekly market and a range of traditional pubs and independent businesses within the town centre.

For families, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Pre-school is approximately 0.9 miles away at Myneer Park, while Honywood School, providing secondary education for pupils aged 11–16, is approximately 0.9 miles away on Westfield Drive. White Trees Independent School is also located within Coggeshall, at Purley Farm Barns, providing an independent educational option.

For recreation, the Rec provides open space within Coggeshall, while Coggeshall Town Football Club offers local sporting facilities. The surrounding countryside also provides numerous footpaths and rural routes, adding to the appeal of the area for walking and outdoor activities.

Transport connections are convenient by road and rail. Kelvedon railway station is approximately 2.4 miles from West Street and provides regular Greater Anglia services towards London Liverpool Street, Colchester and Ipswich. Journey times to London Liverpool Street are generally around 50-60 minutes, depending on the service. A weekday community bus service operates between Coggeshall and Kelvedon station, specifically providing connections for commuters; the current timetable shows services from Coggeshall Market Hill to Kelvedon station taking around 12 minutes.

By road, the A120 provides a direct connection towards Braintree and Colchester, with access to the wider A12 network via the surrounding road system. The A12 provides routes north towards Suffolk and south towards Chelmsford, the M25 and London.

Square Footage: 3,496 sq ft


Acreage: 0.5 Acres

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