Earls Colne

Fabulous Detached Residence In Need Of Modernisation With Huge Potential For Expansion (stp) & Boasting Secluded Grounds of 1.7 Acres (stls)

In Brief

Huge Potential For Expansion (stp) * Glorious Secluded South Facing Grounds of 1.7 Acres (stls) * Potential Entry Level Equestrian Property * No Onward Chain * Detached Triple Garage & Ample Off Street Parking * No Immediate Neighbours * Annexe Potential (stp)  * Surrounded By Stunning Undulating Countryside * Four Good Size Bedrooms * In Need Of Modernisation

What We Think at the Zoe Napier Group

It is incredibly rare for a property with this level of potential, and without any immediate neighbours, to come to the market. Whilst the existing accommodation would benefit from modernisation, the property lends itself  to be extended, or a potential replacement dwelling (stp). The setting is simply sublime, nestled along a quiet and charming country lane and quite literally surrounded by beautiful open countryside. Here, you can truly immerse yourself in the tranquillity of rural living, with an abundance of wildlife and wonderful countryside walks right on your doorstep. The grounds extend to approximately 1.7 acres (stls), providing considerable scope to create your own equestrian facilities (stp) to facilitate keeping your horses at home.

What our Owners Say

This property has been our family home for over 40 years and we grew up here, so we can tell you first hand what an amazing setting it is here to raise a family and we both have countless memories of exploring amongst the surrounding countryside. Sadly the time has come to pass the baton onto the next family to enjoy this fabulous home as much as our family has and for ease for the incoming buyer we will offering the property for sale with no onward chain.

History & Background

Ketleys is believed to have been constructed in the mid-20th Century and provides well-proportioned and versatile accommodation, comprising a spacious living room, dining room, study, snug, fitted kitchen and utility room. On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from its own en suite, whilst the three remaining bedrooms are comfortably served by the family bathroom.

Externally, an expansive driveway provides ample off-street parking for several vehicles and leads to a substantial detached triple garage with studio above that offers a versatile space with considerable potential for conversion into a self-contained annexe or dedicated work-from-home office (stp).

The south-facing grounds extend to approximately 1.7 acres (stls) and are wonderfully secluded via a multitude of mature trees and hedging and further benefit from a private tennis court (currently in need of repair) that offers the opportunity to restore and enjoy this excellent leisure facility.

Setting & Location

The property is situated set back along the Tey Road behind gates, surrounded by delectable countryside within three miles in either direction of the desirable villages of both Coggeshall and Earls Colne. The village offers everyday essentials including shops, cafés, a public house, primary school and recreation facilities. For more extensive shopping and services, Halstead and Colchester are within easy reach.

Education is a key strength of the area, with highly regarded options including Earls Colne Primary School and Honywood Community Science School. Independent schooling is well catered for with Holmwood House School, Littlegarth School, St Mary's School Colchester, and Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester County High School.

For commuters, there is convenient access to mainline stations at Marks Tey and Kelvedon, providing services to London Liverpool Street, while the A12 offers road links towards Chelmsford and beyond. 

Ground Floor Accommodation

Upon entering the property, the welcoming entrance hall provides access to the dining room, an elongated, bright and airy dual-aspect room that flows seamlessly into the spacious living room. The living room features an attractive fireplace housing a cast-iron wood burner, creating a wonderfully cosy setting in which to relax during the winter months, and in turn adjoins the useful study.

Situated within the western elevation is the well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with an array of wall and base-level units complemented by generous worksurfaces. The kitchen flows naturally into the adjoining utility room, cloakroom and snug, creating a versatile arrangement of family and everyday living spaces.

First Floor Accommodation

Stairs from the living room raise to the first floor where the landing provides access to the principal bedroom, a generous double room that boasts glorious views over the surrounding farmland and its own en suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are all a good size and are ably serviced by the spacious family bathroom.

Grounds

The property is approached via an attractive five-bar gate, flanked by elegant red-brick pillars, which opens onto an expansive shingle driveway providing ample off-street parking for numerous vehicles.

Adjacent to the main dwelling is a substantial detached triple garage, benefiting from power and lighting, together with a side door leading into an entrance lobby and adjoining storeroom. Stairs rise from here to the first floor, which is currently configured as a large open-plan studio. The ground and first-floor accommodation, together with the triple garage itself, offer considerable potential to create a substantial self-contained annexe ideal for teenagers, elderly relatives or an au pair, or alternatively could provide an exceptional work-from-home space (stp).

The wonderfully secluded south facing grounds extend to approximately 1.7 acres (stls) and enjoy a desirable southerly aspect, creating an idyllic setting in which to entertain family and friends throughout the day. The gardens incorporate a generous sun terrace, a plethora of mature trees and established shrubs, together with a private tennis court, which is currently in need of repair.

The extent of the grounds also provides an exciting opportunity to create an entry-level equestrian property, with ample space to introduce equestrian facilities and keep horses or ponies at home (subject to the necessary planning consents).

Agents Notes

• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire/declaration for potential buyers to make an informed offer. Please request details from the sole selling agent.
• The private drainage system does not comply with current legislation. The buyer must consider the cost of the required modern Klargester type system that will need to be installed (at a size of their choosing) once purchased. This has been factor into the asking price.
• Local Authority: Colchester District Council
• The property is unregistered and our clients are currently in the process of registering the property with land registry    

Services

Oil Fired Heating.

Mains Water & Electricity.

Private Drainage.