Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester CO7 - 4 bed - £900,000 - Elms Price Maston - Colchester

Property details

Bedrooms: 4

Benefits include four bedrooms and three reception rooms, un-spoilt river views, jetty and private moorings, plot in excess of four acres, two holiday cottages within grounds and roof terrace with garden and creek views. Properties of this nature, in this location, are rarely available; we therefore recommend an early viewing.

The accommodation comprises with approximate room sizes:

Double opening glazed doors lead to:

Galleried reception hall: 14’7 x 12’5. Picture window to front, stairs rising to first floor, cedar wood flooring, under stair storage cupboard, radiator, storage and linen cupboards, doors to:

Kitchen/breakfast room/family room: 21’4 x 15’8. Kitchen Area: Two double glazed windows to side, base units to two walls, peninsula with Corian work surface, inset one and a quarter stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over, inset induction hob, built-in double oven, built-in dishwasher, inset lighting, open through to:

Breakfast Room/Family Room: Glazed window to rear overlooking garden and creek, square bay window with seating area to side, wood flooring, radiators, glazed door to dining room, double opening glazed doors to:

Study: 9’5 x 6’. Double glazed windows to rear, window to side, work surfacing to three walls, tiled floor.

Dining room: 14’4 x 13’5. Two double glazed windows and central door leading to terrace, cedar flooring, radiators, door to reception hall, two openings to:

Drawing room: 17’ x 14’5. Bay window and French doors leading to terrace, bay window and door to side garden, feature open fireplace with red brick surround and tiled hearth, radiator.

TV room: 13’5 x 12’11. Window to side and rear, radiator. We are advised the original bell system still remains on the wall.

Boot room: 9’9 x 6’3. Part glazed door to side, built-in storage cupboard, tiled floor, floor standing oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and heating appliances (not tested), loft hatch, door to:

Utility/cloakroom: Base units fitted to one wall, roll top work surface, inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over, high level WC, space for washing machine, radiator.

First floor galleried landing: Picture windows to all aspects, lantern skylight, wood flooring, airing cupboard, doors to:

Bedroom: 10’2 x 9’5. Double glazed windows to rear, wash basin, wood flooring, radiator, fitted wardrobe.

Family bathroom: Window to rear, three piece suite comprising bath, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, tiling to bath area, part tiled walls, radiator, loft hatch, wood flooring.

Guest bedroom: 13’6 x 12’. Wood flooring, built-in storage cupboard, pedestal wash basin, radiator, two windows and door to roof terrace.

Master bedroom: 14’5 x 13’5. Two windows and door to roof terrace, bay window to side, window to front, fitted wardrobes to one wall, fitted vanity units and drawers, wood flooring, radiator, door to:

En-suite bathroom: Windows to side and rear, four piece suite comprising panel enclosed bath, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, shower cubicle, part tiled walls, radiator.

Bedroom 3: 13’5 x 12’6. Wood flooring, built-in storage cupboard, pedestal wash basin, radiator, two windows and door to roof terrace, door to:

En-suite shower room: Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, and radiator.

Cottage annexe

Part glazed door to hall, a door straight ahead leads to:

Open plan living/kitchen area: 17’ x 9’6. Window to side, three windows to front, kitchen area fitted with wall and base units to two walls, door to opposite side, radiator

Door from entrance hall (left hand side) leads to:

Bedroom: 11’ x 9’8. Window to rear, radiator, door to:

En-suite bathroom: Window to rear, three piece suite comprising panel bath, low level WC, wash basin, radiator.

2ND cottage

Part glazed door to:

Open plan kitchen/lounge/bedroom: 18’4 x 13’4. Two windows to rear, window to side, fitted kitchen area, door to:

Shower room: Tiled shower, WC, wash basin.

Between the two cottages is a shared utility area with shelving, space and plumbing for washing machine, door leading to rear of property, outside tap.

Outside and gardens: A driveway leads to an extensive parking and turning area. The property sits on a plot in excess of four acres, surrounded by mature trees and shrubs, leading onto creek. The grounds to the front are mainly laid to lawn with feature central pond, flowers and shrubs to borders. There is also a larger pond bordered by mature plants and shrubs. Across the rear of the house is a large lawn area. Oil tank storage, two detached timber barn/workshops with power and lighting.

There is a raised terrace area with pergola covered in wisteria accessed from the dining and drawing room. This extends to the side of the property where a copper beech tree provides a partial break and leads to a rear terrace where there is a kitchen garden. Tool shed and green house with water and power connected.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and fruit trees.

The property is offered with a mile of river frontage and its own saltings. Creek Lodge has its own jetty and mooring.

Agents note: We would advise any prospective purchasers to satisfy themselves as to the condition and working order of any gas or electrical appliances as well as the structural condition of the property. Property Misdescription Act 1) These particulars are a general guide only to the property and do not form a part of a contract between buyer and seller. However if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 2) Intending purchasers should not rely on these particulars as statement of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3) No one in our employ has any authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to this property.