A stunning family home in the heart of this exceptional village with a plot extending to approximately 1 acre. Nunns close is a highly exclusive cul-de-sac situated in the heart of Coggeshall which compromises of just 7 detached residences.This property is located at the secluded end and has the unusual benefit of having a large garden extending to approximately 1 acre.From the moment you step through the front door, this property radiates a warm, welcoming ambiance, instantly making you feel at home. Pristine and thoughtfully laid out, the space is designed for seamless flow, starting from the spacious entryway adorned with a built-in coat closet and a convenient guest cloakroom.The snug/study and sitting room boast a bright, airy feel thanks to their dual-aspect windows, including bay windows at the front and French doors that open onto a lush, expansive garden at the side and rear. The sitting room, a versatile space suited for all seasons, features elegant oak flooring and a cozy log burner nestled within a striking inglenook fireplace, highlighted by a reclaimed oak bressummer beam.At the heart of the home, the kitchen/diner shines with a modern shaker style, equipped with a double butler sink. It serves as the central gathering spot for family activities and social entertaining, featuring a large island and ample room for a sizable dining table. The kitchen is enhanced by a two-oven Aga for the winter months, while in summer, an additional double electric oven and gas hob provide all the necessary conveniences. French doors open from the kitchen onto a sunny, south-facing terrace, making it a bright and inviting space.Adjacent to the kitchen is a well-appointed utility room with substantial storage and a back door leading to the garden, perfect for entry with muddy boots. Nearby, a formal dining room overlooks the garden and offers a perfect setting for a home office, adapting easily to a work-from-home lifestyle.Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, two of which feature en-suite shower rooms and built-in wardrobes. Additionally, there is a family bathroom complete with a bathtub, toilet, and basin, all set against attractive wall panelling.Set on nearly an acre of property, the home includes a double garage and a generous gravel driveway for multiple vehicles. Additional access is provided by a side gate next to the garage and large iron double gates at the side, leading to the rear garden.The garden itself is a peaceful sanctuary, with two sunny seating areas that offer views across a sprawling lawn lined with majestic trees. The presence of fruit trees, a raised vegetable garden, and a wildflower area enriches the setting, creating a haven for birds and wildlife.LocationCoggeshall is a quaint and highly regarded village renowned for its listed buildings and dates back to at least Saxon times. It retains a real community spirit with activities and social groups attractive to all ages.There are regular events held by the community and the Parish Council which attract visitors from afar. There are also a variety of shops, pubs, a post office and highly regarded restaurants. There is comprehensive schooling including the Honywood Community Science Secondary School, St Peter's Primary School and the Montessori nursery "Absolute Angels".The village holds a market every Thursday which has been a regular event since 1256. Kelvedon mainline station is within 3 miles and the Coggeshall community bus makes regular trips in mornings and evenings which many commuters find an essential service. The nearby A12 and A120 provide access to other parts of the region notably Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree and Stansted Airport. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_colchester-d196489/for-sale_i71674019
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Part of our Signature collection, a substantial recently built energy efficient 4 bedroom detached house with views over its own grounds of just over 10 acres towards the Pyefleet channel with extensive outbuildings including stabling and a barn with permitted development for a 2 bedroom detached dwelling. The property is approximately 3 years old with accommodation over three floors with flexibility that the first floor sitting room could be used as a principal bedroom suite. The land has been set up for equestrian use with paddocks and menage centred round a purpose built stable block. Also within the grounds is a large manmade lake. The chicken barn is now redundant and has permitted development for a large 2 bedroom dwelling, whilst at the front of the site is ample parking and a small shop that previously was used for the egg sales.Ashlyn blends modern contemporary living with high quality interiors and has created a stunning highly energy efficient home with zoned underfloor heating from an air source heat pump. A wide entrance door opens to a large reception hall with exposed farmhouse brick walls and two oak and glass staircases leading to the first floor. Beneath one is a cloakroom with automatic light and the other storage with fuse board and manifolds for the heating. At the front are two reception rooms with a study and family room, whilst at the rear is the fantastic kitchen/dining/living space.This room has porcelain tiled flooring and 4 sets of bi-fold doors leading to the outside. The Davenport kitchen is beautifully appointed with quartz worksurfaces around the butlers sink with pull out bins and integral dishwasher. A bank of cupboards flow along one wall with a pull-out pantry, lighted shelved storage with pull out draws, recess with Fisher and Paykel fridge/freezer and a hidden set of doors to the utility room. A curved island is topped with granite with glass breakfast bar and has a preparation bowl with 'quooker' tap. Beneath is storage and a wine cooler whilst at the end is a walnut circular block with further storage beneath. A 7 ring Smeg range with extraction above completes the cooking area. The utility has quartz worksurfaces with butler sink and spray tap with tall cupboards with space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. A door leads outside.The first floor vaulted landing is 16' high and has karndean flooring and exposed brickwork with further oak and glass staircase leading up to the second floor. Along the back of the house is a large sitting room with exposed brickwork at one end and a wood burning stove. At the other end of the room is two sets of bi-folds leading out on to a balcony enjoying fine views. At one end is a step up to an enclosed terrace. The sitting room could equally be split and become further bedrooms if required. There are two double bedrooms on this level with the larger having an en suite shower room whilst there is a separate bathroom with shower.The second floor has two further bedroom suites almost identical both with commanding views over the land of Ashlyn to the Pyefleet channel. Both rooms have a dressing area with range of open wardrobes and shelving with one of the rooms having a Juliet balcony and ensuite shower room, whilst the other has an en suite bathroom with a slipper bath and separate shower.Outside Ashlyn occupies a large frontage to East Mersea Road with a mix of hedging and post and rail fencing. There is ample parking to the front including outside the house and shop. The house has an enclosed area with fencing and gates leading out. At the rear of this is a plant room for the air sourced heat pump with water tanks and also houses a shower room with shower, wash basin and toilet. A gated entrance leads round to the rear with a concrete drive passing 3 post and rail paddocks with water laid on. There is also a small pony paddock. A large concrete courtyard stands in front of the stable block with 4 indoor stables with water connected. Also within the building is a large storage area, a tack room and kitchen. Alongside is the floodlit menage approximately 40m x 20m with professional drainage. The track continues passing a large open barn 65' x 22' with solar panels generating electricity. The muck heap has a concrete base and railway sleeper sides. Beyond this is the chicken barn which has permitted development for a 2 bedroom detached dwelling of approximately 1400 sq ft. There is also a large area of rough grass that has been used as a dog training area in the past. Drainage ditches run along the side boundaries and there is also further drainage on site that flows down to a large manmade lake in the far corner. In total the grounds extend to just over 10 acres. LocationAshlyn is found on Mersea Island along the road that runs to East Mersea. The area has a wonderful supportive community and has a number of holiday parks and tourism that visit the Country Park and beaches. West Mersea is serves by excellent facilities with numerous specialist shops and a Co op supermarket and Tesco Express. There is a primary school with wider educational facilities in Colchester. Mersea is very much geared up for the outdoor way of life and with recreational fields. The Anchorage end of the island is where the sailing clubs are based and has a vibrant social life including the Regatta week that takes place in August. Wider facilities are found in Colchester with a wider variety of shops in the city centre and retail parks including most national supermarkets. Colchester also has a mainline railway station with services to London Liverpool Street in under the hour. DirectionsPostcode CO5 8SL Over The Strood fork left towards East Mersea and the house will be found on the left hand side after the turning to Dawes Lane. Important InformationServices Mains electricity and water are connected whilst there is a calor gas tank on site and a Klargester treatment plant.Council Tax band - DEPC rating - A Tenure Freehold For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_colchester-d196489/for-sale_i70480612
Distinguished Edwardian family home. DescriptionPark Farm House is a substantial family home offering just over 7,000 sq ft of accommodation, conveniently situated in the hamlet of Inworth, between the villages of Tiptree and Kelvedon. The property provides straightforward access to the A12, serving London to the south and Ipswich and the coast to the north.The accommodation is grand in proportion providing five reception rooms, an indoor swimming pool and an office suite providing two independent rooms. There are five first floor bedrooms, three offering en suite facilities in addition to a family bathroom. OutsideThe property is set back from the road and accessed over a sweeping in-and-out driveway. The drive continues to the side of the house where there is a detached garage block. There is a small kitchen garden to the western corner with the majority of the garden situated to the south. The gardens commence a sweeping terrace with the remainder laid to lawn, interspersed with a selection of established trees, shrubs and flowers. All in around 0.79 of an acre.ServicesMains water and electricity. Private drainage (septic tank).Agent's notesThe property is situated adjacent to a small business park and is within close proximity of a roundabout forming part of the proposed A12 widening scheme.LocationTiptree: 1.7 miles; Kelvedon: 2.6 miles; Colchester:10.5 miles; Chelmsford: 16.4 miles; Stansted Airport: 26 miles; Canary Wharf: 55 miles. (All distances approximate.)Park Farm House is situated in the hamlet of Inworth, nestled between the villages of Tiptree and Kelvedon. Inworth is a historic hamlet dating back to medieval times and is serviced by the larger settlements of Kelvedon, Tiptree and Colchester. Kelvedon is to the west and has a good range of village amenities including a post office and small supermarket. There is a more extensive range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities at Tiptree and Colchester including Holmwood House Prep School, Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester High School for Girls.For the commuter there is access onto the A12 northbound to Colchester, southbound to Chelmsford and there is a mainline station at Kelvedon serving London Liverpool Street.Stansted Airport, with its increasing range of national and international destinations, is within easy reach (26 miles).The area has a strong local community with active organisations catering for many interests. There are excellent walking and riding opportunities in the surrounding countryside, and, to the west, the river and marshland walks of the Blackwater Estuary, popular with ornithologists. The Blackwater is also home to a number of marinas and sailing clubs, notably at Tollesbury and West Mersea. Local golf courses include Braxted Park, Braintree Golf Club at Stisted, Benton Hall Golf and Country Club at Wickham Bishops and the nearby Rivenhall Oaks Golf Club.Square Footage: 7,010 sq ft DirectionsWhat3words:///objecting.yoga.redefined For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_colchester-d196489/for-sale_i69480007
A handsome Grade II listed village home set within beautiful established grounds of over 4 acres. Excellent recreational facilities include a swimming pool, tennis court, games and bar room. There is also ancillary accommodation and a range of good outbuildings. Moat Hall was built in the Georgian period, and has been carefully restored to create this fine village home which offers over 5,000 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation,.Each room enjoys views of either the moat or landscaped gardens. The property combines charming period character enhanced with contemporary aesthetics. The property is surrounded with land owned by The Woodland Trust.The formal entrance at the front of the house opens into a generously proportioned reception, with an attractive turned spindle staircase ascending to the first and second floors.From here, all of the principal reception rooms can be accessed, including the drawing room and dining room, both with two sash windows overlooking the formal front garden. The drawing room features a resplendent stone fireplace with inset log burner, whilst the dining room has an open fire with large brick chimney breast, stone hearth and bressummer.A passageway leads through to the stylish and spacious sitting room, benefitting from a delightful dual aspect with views of the walled garden on one side, and the moat and orchard on the other. There are two integrated walnut storage cabinets, including a bespoke 'close-away' desk.The comprehensive bespoke 'Orwells of Ipswich' kitchen/breakfast room is superb with a high vaulted ceiling incorporating exposed timbers. It has underfloor heating and a wonderful dual aspect with French doors leading out to the terrace, perfect for summer entertaining. The focal point of the kitchen is the Everhot, with three independently controlled ovens, an additional plate warming oven, cast iron hot and simmer plates, and a three-zone induction hob.Accessed from the rear hall is an impressive boot room with an extensive range of fitted storage cabinets, a central seating unit, fridge/freezer, and a good sized cool room/larder cupboard. Opposite is the laundry room. There is also a downstairs cloakroom and separate staircase to the first floor.The first-floor landing is reached via the main staircase in the reception hall and provides access to the principal and guest suites. The principal suite comprises three rooms; the bedroom with feature fireplace, en-suite and large dressing room. The en-suite bathroom has a stunning antique French, ball and claw foot slipper bath. An artist designed the walk-in corner shower with mosaic tiled walls and floor, and a feature fireplace with marble hearth. From here, a door leads into an L-shaped room, currently used as a dressing room, which could alternatively be used as a nursery/further bedroom, with a separate door to the rear landing.The guest suite has an en-suite shower room and a large walk-in wardrobe.On the second floor are three double bedrooms, all with walk-in or built-in wardrobes, a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom with WC. The rear landing has a separate staircase to the first floor, so each bedroom has their own access.Accessed via electric gates, a shingle driveway leads to a parking area and double bay cart lodge, with secure garage. Adjacent to this is the plant room serving the games room, guest house and swimming pool.The games room provides ample space for both a pool table and cinema seating and has a bar with sink and fridge. This building would also make a sizeable external office or gym. A five bar gate leads from the driveway to a courtyard with an enclosed dog run and kennel, and a listed barn, currently used as a workshop.To the right of the driveaway lies a secluded entrance to the heated swimming pool set with flagstone tiling, where there is ample space for a dining table and sun loungers. The current pool guest house with en-suite wet room would be perfect as an annexe or 'Airbnb', or converted back to a pool room/kitchenette for entertaining.To the immediate rear of the property is a delightful sun terrace overlooking the moat, tennis court and gardens beyond. The moat is home to a springtime brood of ducklings and a variety of fish.A bridge over the moat leads to the formal gardens, which are predominantly west facing and laid to lawn, with a variety of established shrubs, trees and hedging, including a small orchard and vegetable/soft fruit garden. There is a floodlit all-weather surface tennis court with a small pavilion and a substantial meadow beyond with separate gated access from Chappel Road. To the front of the property, on the opposite side of the road is a large enclosed 'wild garden' under the ownership of the vendors, bordered by a greensward area with Woodland Trust land behind. This protects the front of the property.LocationFordham is a semi-rural village that lies just 6 miles north west of Colchester. The village is surrounded by 500 acres of woodland and has direct access to the Essex Way for stunning walks through the Colne Valley and up towards Dedham.It is home to a well-attended church, the renowned pub and award winning restaurant, The Three Horseshoes, a primary school and a village hall. There is a thriving community that organise many social events and a weekly Village Hub providing locally produced foods and gifts, fresh fish and post office services. There is a riding school with stabling at Fletchers Farm.For the commuter, Marks Tey is just 3.6 miles away and Colchester, approximately 5 miles away, where trains into London take approximately 50 minutes. Stansted Airport is just 32 miles away.Colchester is steeped in history, known for being Britain's oldest recorded town and features Roman walls and a Norman castle. The city centre has a range of national retailers, including Fenwicks department store, independent boutiques and specialists shops as well as numerous bars and restaurants. The Stane Retail Park in nearby Stanway is home to a flagship M&S store and a variety of other popular retailers and services.Colchester has two cinemas, numerous art galleries/centres and The Mercury Theatre. State of the art sporting facilities can be found at Colchester Gateway, David Lloyd or at the many gyms in and around Colchester. The coast, with all its recreational activities can be reached within 30 minutes.The area is known for its excellent schooling - well regarded preparatory schools include Holmwood House and Littlegarth, and for secondary education there are two leading grammar schools, as well as Colchester High School and St Mary's School. The well regarded Ipswich School, St Josephs College and Royal Hospital School, all offer private coach services from the nearby Halstead Road. 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An exceptional seven bedroom, three storey Victorian villa set in a prominent position at the heart of Lexden occupying stunning grounds approaching 0.7 acres. Restored and refined to a very high standard, this family home, sold only twice in its history since 1901, enjoys southerly views over its extensive mature gardens.Enjoying a prime position in old Lexden in the heart of Colchester, and walking distance to the shops, schools, railway stations, and nature reserves of Hilly Fields and Lexden Park.Stanmore House is a quite exceptional Victorian town property that has now been adapted and stunningly improved by the current owners. The result is a traditional period home now entirely fit for present day living, full of refinements not often found in similar properties. The approach is via a large entrance gate and through a portico front porch with four panel front door with light over leads into the entrance. Reception hall with the original arts and crafts staircase leading to the upstairs and Victorian encaustic tiled floor and wood panelling create a gracious and warm welcome.At the centre of the ground floor accommodation is the kitchen-dining-family room with engineered wood floor and a bespoke fully fitted 'Plain English' style kitchen, with built-in wall and floor units including double bowl sink, dishwasher, induction hob double oven and space for fridge/freezer. The room features stunning windows and two sets of double French doors which open onto the south facing terrace and gardens. There is a separate utility room with a double white ceramic butlers sink and traditional 'Sheila maid' above leading to the garden and also a separate pantry with original tiled floor. Beneath the staircase is access to the cellar. The two ground floor reception rooms are elegant and refined with period features throughout. The drawing room benefits from a double aspect, with large deep bay window at one end, and glass double doors into the family room at the other with views through to the garden. A white marble Victorian fireplace is flanked by bookcases and cupboards on either side and original six lantern chandeliers adorn the ceilings. The sitting room houses a beautiful arts and crafts wooden fireplace with gas wood burner, and a large deep bay window. The first-floor accommodation comprises the principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite shower room. A door with Juliet balcony overlooks the south facing gardens in the dressing room, and a large deep bay window sits at the front of the bedroom. The second bedroom also has an en suite shower room and has a large deep bay window. The third large well-proportioned bedroom has two large sash windows overlooking the gardens and sits opposite the family bathroom, with bath and overhead shower and separate WC.The spacious landing at the head of the elegant original staircase turns with a window overlooking the gardens and a smaller set of arts and crafts stairs leading to the third floor. Here there are two further attractive double bedrooms with windows to the south facing garden and to the east, both boasting period fireplaces. An elegant study also is on the third floor and there is a separate WC.There is ample space to park and turn on the driveway which is entered via high double gates. These together with the high beech hedge surrounding the property offers seclusion from the Lexden Road. The good-sized double garage sits alongside the front garden with round raised flower bed and log store. The driveway leads through a further set of double gates at the side of the house where the original cartlodge at the rear of has been converted to a wonderful gym/cinema/recreational room with double doors onto the garden. The gardens at the back are all directly south facing and there is a small 'infant' orchard with woodland garden furthest from the house. Here there is a stunning brick glass conservatory/greenhouse converted to be a garden room with covered terrace with halogen heating inside and out with small herb garden behind.The main expanse of the garden is set within mature topiary, shrubs and wonderful old trees with a rolling expanse of lawn. At the side of the house west facing on the terrace, there is a hot tub. Tucked behind the shrubs and behind the cart lodge is a useful garden shed for the lawnmower and equipment. Colchester is a thriving 'new' city set in North Essex, bordering Suffolk which is only a few miles away. The town boasts nationally acclaimed Grammar schools, fast and speedy links to London in less than an hour, and a thriving town centre, as well as first class out of town retail centres. The lovely Colne valley is within 15 minutes' drive of the centre, and the pink towns of Suffolk are a mere twenty minutes' drive from the town. Mersea Island, Brightlingsea, and Frinton, all stunning coastal destinations are within half an hour's drive of the town, and Suffolk's resorts of Aldeburgh and Southwold within an hour.Colchester Town Centre with shops and restaurants walking distance Schools- Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester Girls High, St Mary's, Philip Morant, St Benedicts, Oxford House, Colchester High School, Hamilton Road Primary, Prettygate Primary all walking distance.- Holmwood House - 0.5 miles- Bus stop to Ipswich school, Gosfield, Royal Hospital, St Joseph's College and Ipswich School - all leave from within 0.5 of a mile from the house Colchester North and Town Stations 1.2 miles (London Liverpool Street 50 mins) Mercury Theatre and cinemas walking distance Hilly Fields Nature Reserve walking distance Lexden Park Nature Reserve walking distance For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_colchester-d196489/for-sale_i70128990
An impressive Grade II listed Georgian country residence, The Orangery is located at the end of a private chase, approximately two thirds of a mile long, through open fields/farmland. The main house comprises three well-proportioned reception rooms with views of the gardens, a substantial master bedroom suite and five en suite double bedrooms. Heated outdoor pool, tennis court, numerous outbuildings/potential office, two-bedroom self-contained annexe attached to the main house and a further spacious two-bedroom flat above a four-bay garage. A unique historic property with extensive gardens offering privacy in a peaceful setting. Formal grounds of circa 4.5 acre (stls). Close proximity to Kelvedon mainline station (less than two miles) and village. EPC exempt.DESCRIPTIONThe Orangery, a Grade II listed property, built in 1720, was constructed as a greenhouse to provide exotic produce for the Felix Hall Estate, and boasts the Georgian features of property constructed in the 18th Century.During the current owners' occupation of 22 years, the property has been fully refurbished and extended, offering extensive versatile accommodation and amenities.The main living accommodation benefits from natural light to all principal rooms due to a prominent southerly aspect.The property is accessed via a vaulted entrance hall with lantern roof, which leads into the impressive formal dining room, with beautiful French oak flooring, inset wood burning stove, sash windows to rear and front aspects, French doors opening onto the rear patio; door leading to the drawing room.The drawing room has a high ceiling with hand moulded plaster coving, three sets of floor to ceiling French doors, opening onto the secluded rear terrace, two generous sash windows to either side of a central, Edwardian marble open fireplace. A striking handmade floor to ceiling mahogany library wall with sliding ladder, adds further charm and interest to this elegant well-proportioned room; a discreet inset doorway gives access to the cellar. The kitchen, which can be accessed from the dining room or the boot/utility room, is fitted with a range of bespoke hand painted high and low-level units, polished granite work surfaces, inset double butler sink, oil fired Aga with back up electric hob, space for dishwasher, microwave, American style double fridge/freezer and wine fridge. The boot/utility room, has an external door leading to the front driveway and is accessed off the kitchen. An additional electric oven with grill, space for a washing machine and second dishwasher, extensive storage cupboards to the same specification as the kitchen and butler sink. Downstairs cloakroom is accessed off the boot/utility room and has further storage cupboards.The sun/family room to the west wing of the house, part of the new two-storey extension constructed in 2012, offers versatile, multi-functional contemporary living space (currently zoned into casual dining/seating/TV/music areas), with solid hardwood parquet flooring and a modern log burner. With five sets of doors opening onto the parterre, Indian sandstone terrace, swimming pool and garden. The room is light and airy, with a relaxed comfortable feel.To the first floor there is a substantial master bedroom suite and five en suite double bedrooms. The master bedroom suite, which occupies a dual aspect location in the original part of the house, has recently undergone refurbishment to an exceptionally high specification. This generous suite has two tall feature sash windows facing east and two sash windows facing south; walk-in dressing room, bespoke fitted wardrobes, en suite with marble tiling, bath, separate double length shower, inset sink and vanity unit.Bedrooms two and three are also situated in the original part of the house, both with en suite facilities. The en suite in bedroom two can also be accessed from the landing, creating a family shower room if required. The en suite to bedroom three has recently been refurbished to include a bath and separate shower. From the landing of the main house, a small flight of stairs leads to the upper storey of the new west wing extension, into a stunning glass link, with sliding doors which open onto a substantial balcony overlooking the rear garden. This versatile space is currently used as a first floor sitting room/snug, offering enviable views of the rear garden. It also benefits from walk-in eves storage. This sympathetic extension has three further en suite double bedrooms, offering views of the grounds.The new west wing extension incorporates separate ground floor, self-contained accommodation with its own front door, 'The Annexe', and could provide independent living accommodation for relatives/guests or be used as an income producing facility. The Annexe comprises a double and single bedroom with en suite cloakroom to the master bedroom; a generous wet floor shower, WC and basin; modern open plan kitchen, living/dining accommodation.EXTERNALLYA sweeping gravel driveway leads up to the house past the rose garden, established flower beds and adjoining two-bedroom annexe to a four-bay garage with self-contained two-bedroom flat over. Full height solid wood double gates, to the left of the garage, provide access to the terrace/garden/swimming pool. The flat above the garage offers substantial modern accommodation with independent ground floor access. The delightful, vaulted living/dining room enjoys stunning views of the rear gardens via four arched windows and a set of glazed French doors which open onto a Juliette balcony. There are two double bedrooms either side of a good size family bathroom and fully fitted kitchen with island/breakfast bar.Access from the driveway extends through a five-bar gate beyond the garaging to a detached gymnasium/home office with cloakroom and kitchen and adjoining storage barns, offering an additional 1,500 sq ft; located to the western boundary of the property, giving good separation from the main house and potential to become further ancillary, income producing accommodation - subject to the relevant consents. The formal grounds are mainly laid to lawn, with a variety of mature trees, formal flower beds and well-established hedges to the boundary. Indian sandstone paving, heavy pebble beds with well-considered planting, a pergola with seating/dining area and parterre create a mediterranean feel to the outdoor pool/terrace area, which is served by a pool house with changing room, shower and WC.There are numerous seating/entertaining areas in the garden, all of which benefit from sun throughout the day and evening. Beyond the pool is a recently planted orchard, with grass cut pathways leading through to the hard surface tennis court. There is a substantial greenhouse and fenced kitchen garden with 10 raised beds and a large fruit cage, beyond which is a recently planted orchard with grass pathways leading to a hard surface tennis court.To the northern boundary is a recently constructed cabin with covered seating area ideally situated to enjoy the evening sunshine and outside dining.Childrens' play area with tree house, climbing wall/cargo net, slides and swings.Due to The Orangery's unique position, the property enjoys an unrivalled tranquil setting in open countryside, whilst still providing easy and quick access to good local amenities and transport connections.HISTORYThe Orangery is a handsome and substantial period country house which initially formed part of the Felix Hall Estate. Originally built in the early 1700's, the estate at Felix Hall was built in the tradition of a Palladian Mansion along with its collection of estate buildings which occupy the grounds. The estate was purchased by the Weston family in 1793 and was significantly altered in the early 19th century, possibly on the occasion of Charles Callis Weston's ennoblement as Lord Weston of Rivenhall. However, as with many larger houses, a reduction in size was thought prudent and so the estate buildings such as the Orangery were removed and have been separately converted enhancing the overall appeal of this once grand estate. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_colchester-d196489/for-sale_i71571230
Beautiful Tudor manor house set in stunning gardens and grounds of 52 acres DescriptionWestwood Park, originally built in 1692, was rebuilt in Elizabethan style by W. J. M. Hill c. 1908.There is a substantial range of outbuildings, including potting/tool sheds, greenhouses, stables and a summerhouse. The outbuildings have the potential to be developed subject to the necessary consents being obtained. The mature formal gardens, grounds and pastures were redesigned over 100 years ago and comprise of specimen trees, a large walled garden, rose and herbaceous borders, wrought ironwork, rose and yew walks, an apple and pear arcade, spinneys and ponds. There is planning permission for a log cabin to be constructed in the hedged area behind the barn, this needs to be mobile compliant, the reinforced concrete slab has already been completed.LocationThe estate is located between the villages of Great Horkesley to the north-west and West Bergholt to the south-east with much of the estate lying in the parish of Little Horkesley. The land slopes away from the site towards the banks of the River Stour, with the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the north-east.Westwood Park is a beautiful Grade II* listed Tudor Manor House dating back to the 17th Century set in stunning gardens and grounds. The property is ideally located close to the Roman town of Colchester in the Stour Valley, made famous by the paintings of John Constable who depicted themes from around the neighbouring villages including Nayland, Dedham and East Bergholt. The nearby villages of Great Horkesley, Nayland and Stoke-by-Nayland all have excellent local facilities including various shops, post offices, a doctors' surgery and public houses/restaurants. Colchester, the oldest recorded town in England, offers a much wider range of recreational, shopping and educational facilities and the commuter can take advantage of a regular inter-city train service from Colchester to London's Liverpool Street Station, the journey taking from 50 minutes. The property is highly accessible to Colchester with the town centre and train station located approximately 4 miles away. The property also has good links with the A12 which provides a direct route to London, Ipswich and Cambridge via the A14. The A12 link will improve further once the proposed new junction to the north of Colchester is complete. The A120 is also accessible which provides access to Stansted Airport. Acreage: 52.32 Acres Additional InfoThe estate is located between the villages of Great Horkesley to the north-west and West Bergholt to the south-east with much of the estate lying in the parish of Little Horkesley. The land slopes away from the site towards the banks of the River Stour, with the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the north-east.The earliest surviving record of Westwood Park dates from 1385-6. The Westwood Estate was developed by the Lynne family in the seventeenth century, with Westwood Park built in 1692. In 1906 Captain Hill extended the house and refashioned the house in the Jacobethan style.Westwood Park is a red brick house with stone dressings and red clay tile roofs and is characterised by its Dutch gables, octagonal chimney stacks and mullioned and leaded windows. The house is in a secluded location which cannot be viewed from the road and is situated within a series of walled gardens and lawns in excess of 10 acres, with the larger historic parkland beyond. The 18th century ornamental gardens or 'Pleasure Grounds' are located to the north of the site, and a terrace extends along the western side of the house facing the west lawn. This lawn is shaded by a number of mature trees, most notably a large Cedar of Lebanon which occupies a central position. A gate reputedly from Dick Whittington's London home leads into a wilderness garden which runs alongside the 18th century ornamental lily pond containing koi carp.Internally the house benefits from an exceptionally large, panelled hallway and entertaining area, with a historic oak staircase and galleried landing leading to the principal bedrooms. The hallway opens directly into the principal reception rooms which are mostly decorated with moulded ceilings, Jacobean style oak panelling and carved oak fireplaces. The first floor bedrooms are mostly decorated in a neo-classical style. A separate two storey chauffer's home on the east of the house is built of red brick with red tile details and was designed in an Arts and Crafts style.A woodland path runs around the perimeter of the estate.A fibre broadband connection runs directly from the exchange direct to the house (giving an uncontended internet connection of 100Mb.)Hot water is generated from thermal solar panels in the summer.The Main House includes 5 bathrooms and 4 ground floor WC cloakrooms.Both the Main House and East Apartment have bespoke handmade Humphrey Munson kitchens. The Main House also has a dressing room and study handmade and installed by Humphrey Munson. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i68513780
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