Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex

Entrance via heavy timber door opening to:

ENTRANCE HALL: (2.99m x 1.84m) Affording a dual aspect with timber framed, leaded light casement window range to front and side, stripped timber flooring and door to understairs storage recess. Staircase off and door with Suffolk latch to:

SITTING ROOM: (4.40m x 3.72m) Affording a dual aspect with timber framed, leaded light casement window range to front and rear, taking full advantage of the set back position with aspects across the front lawns, southwest facing rear terrace and gardens. Enhanced by an array of period features including exposed timbers and studwork. The focal point is the room is a central fireplace with recessed woodburning stove and brick archway adjacent, opening to a recessed storage area. Door with Suffolk latch to:

FAMILY ROOM: (6.68m x 4.23m) Formerly part of a late 20th century two storey extension, enjoying a dual aspect with leaded light casement window range to side and rear, affording a south westerly aspect with views across the garden, swimming pool and tennis court. Half-height panel glazed door to opening to the rear terrace. Door with Suffolk latch opening to:

STUDY: (4.18m x 2.16m) With timber framed, leaded light casement window range to front.

DINING ROOM: (5.82m x 4.43m) A particularly versatile room currently being utilised as an additional sitting room, although offering ideal potential as a dining room set immediately off the kitchen. Timber framed, leaded light casement window range to front and side, strip wood effect flooring and fireplace with brick hearth, inset grille, mantel over and recessed shelving.

KITCHEN: (4.28m x 4.03m) Fitted with a matching range of base and wall units with granite preparation surfaces over with upstands above. Ceramic butler sink with mixer tap with hot and cold tap above and separate unfiltered water tap. A two door Rangemaster oven is set within a brick recess with four ring hob, plate warmer and tiled recess. A granite top central island provides a further range of base-level storage with the kitchen further enhanced by a glass fronted fitted wall unit, terracotta tiled flooring throughout and a range of LED strip lights. A timber framed leaded light window to the side and oak framed opening to:

BREAKFAST ROOM: (4.84m x 2.72m) Set upon a brick base with a glazed surround on two sides and set beneath a pitched roofline with tiled flooring throughout and enjoying an ideal south westerly aspect across the terrace, gardens and swimming pool. Panel glazed double doors open to the rear terrace.

UTIITY ROOM: (2.26m x 1.81m) Fitted with a range of wall units and further providing space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Also housing an oil-fired boiler. Door to:

CLOAKROOM: (1.52m x 1.34m) Fitted with a ceramic WC and Heritage wash hand basin within a fitted base unit.

SIDE HALL (Accessed via Kitchen): Providing a secondary entrance point with door to outside and timber framed, leaded light casement window to side.

First Floor

LANDING: (4.37m x 3.12m) A wonderfully light landing providing a central position with walkways off the main landing area, windows to front and rear aspects, range of exposed wall timbers and hatch to loft.

BEDROOM 1: (4.23m x 3.44m) A principal bedroom suite forming the first floor of the most recent two storey side extension with timber framed, leaded light casement windows to the side and rear affording a south westerly aspect and affording views across the gardens and landscape beyond. A range of fitted wardrobes and door to:

DRESSING ROOM/ BEDROOM 5: (3.60m x 2.97m) With a range of fitted wardrobe units, timber framed leaded light window casement windows to the front.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: (2.32m x 1.87m) Fitted with a ceramic WC, Heritage pedestal wash hand basin and fully tiled bath with shower attachment. Timber framed leaded light casement window to rear.

BEDROOM 2: (3.53m x 3.36m) With casement window to the front, range of fitted wardrobes and exposed wall timbers.

BEDROOM 3: (4.44m x 2.79m) With leaded light casement window to the front, range of fitted wardrobes with attached hanging rail and exposed wall timbers.

BEDROOM 4: (3.37m x 3.13m) With casement window to side, range of fitted wardrobes.

FAMILY BATHROOM: (2.10m x 1.81m) With Heritage pedestal wash basin, fully tiled bath with mounted shower attachment and leaded light casement window to rear. Door to:

STORE ROOM: With useful fitted shelving.

CLOAKROOM: (1.72m x 1.00m) Fitted with ceramic WC.

Outside The property is set behind an electric gate opening to a sweeping shingled driveway interspersed with established trees and hedge line, front borders with a further inset beech hedge and central expanse of lawn. Set immediately to the rear of the parking area is a:

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: (6.13m x 5.90m) With twin hinged doors to front, light and power connected, window to rear and personnel door to side.

The rear gardens are one of the property's most striking attributes with a significant expanse of lawn set beyond the south west facing terrace, ideally suited for entertaining and Alfresco dining.

The grounds are enhanced by a heated SWIMMING POOL benefitting from an electric safety cover with TENNIS COURT beyond, dog proof fencing, vegetable garden and an orchard. Set within the grounds is a:

HOME OFFICE: (5.22m x 4.71m) Of timber frame construction with a stable door to side, light and power connected and Wi-Fi extender connectivity from the host residence.

A log store is conveniently placed immediate to the rear of the garage within a partly walled garden area, tucked away with boundary hedging to side, yew hedge to rear and archway openings to the gardens.

SERVICES: Main water and drainage. Main electricity connected. Oil fired heating to radiators. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

EPC RATING: N/A. The property is a listed building.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Colchester City Council, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3WG (01206 282222). BAND: H.

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COMMUNICATION SERVICES (SOURCE OFCOM): Broadband: Yes, Superfast - Speed: up to 33 mbps download, up to 7 mbps upload
Phone signal: Yes - Provider: Likely O2 and Vodaphone

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VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.