An exceptional, ‘A’ Rated, four-bedroom detached home featuring a gated driveway, double garage with an attached workshop, breathtaking countryside views and approximately 3 acres of land, including convenient rear access.
Colneridge House is a truly exceptional family home, combining traditional character with modern design to create a property that boasts an impressive energy rating of ‘A’. Thoughtfully designed for versatile family living, the home offers an abundance of space indoors and out. The formal gardens provide a peaceful retreat with stunning views over open countryside, while the 3-acre paddocks, complete with vehicular access, cater to outdoor hobbies or equestrian pursuits.
The quality of craftsmanship in this bespoke property is apparent from the moment you arrive. Entering through the handmade oak door, the central hall welcomes you with a seamless flow to the three reception rooms and a spacious kitchen breakfast room. The living room offers an inviting space to unwind, with views of rolling countryside and a striking inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel burner, perfect for cozy winter evenings. Adjacent to the living room, the formal dining room is bathed in natural light from two large sash-style windows, creating an elegant setting for entertaining. The third reception room is a practical home office, thoughtfully fitted with custom cabinetry, including filing drawers and shelving. A recently updated cloakroom and understairs storage for coats add further convenience.
The highlight of the ground floor is the impressive kitchen breakfast room, seamlessly connected to an orangery. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke hardwood cabinetry, complemented by granite worktops and a range of integrated appliances, including a large fridge, ceramic sink with waste disposal, gas hob, and oven. A handmade glass-fronted dresser adds a touch of charm. The adjoining breakfast area provides ample space for family dining and flows effortlessly into the orangery, where panoramic views of the garden and countryside make it an idyllic spot to relax. A utility room, complete with matching cabinetry, accommodates additional appliances and offers external access.
On the first floor, a central landing leads to four generously sized bedrooms. The principal suite is a spacious double with dual-aspect windows offering elevated views of the gardens and fields. This room features a dressing area and an en-suite bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower. Bedroom two is another large double, equipped with extensive fitted wardrobes and flooded with natural light. Bedroom three also enjoys lovely rear-facing views, while bedroom four, though the smallest, remains a comfortable double. A modern family shower room, complete with a large shower cubicle and dual sinks, serves the additional bedrooms.
The property is set back from Colchester Road, accessed via electronically controlled gates that lead to a generous driveway and a double garage with an attached workshop/store and loft storage. A side garden with a mature hedge boundary adds to the charm of the property. At the rear, a patio terrace steps down to a formal lawn and a serene seating area, complete with an ornamental pond. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with a variety of trees and hedges, transitioning seamlessly into the paddock. The paddock, ideal for horses, includes a vegetable garden with a polytunnel and extends to approximately 3 acres, with convenient vehicular access via a side track.
Built in 1999, Colneridge House has been lovingly cared for with the addition of solar panels, ensuring remarkably low running costs. To learn more about this exquisite property and its efficient energy features, please contact the agent for further details.
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