Fordham, Colchester, Essex - 4 bed - £675,000 - David Burr

Property details

Bedrooms: 4

Door to:

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: With a tiled floor and Oak door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: With a feeling of space given the high part pine panelled ceiling and opening to the kitchen with door to the rear garden. Original Oak frame work, opening to:



Inner hall: With brick staircase rising to first floor, walk in storage cupboard, Suffolk latch doors to:

DRAWING ROOM: 6.17m max x 3.40m (20´3"max x 11´2") With a high beamed ceiling and impressive inglenook fireplace with attractive brickwork, hearth and fitted hood. Through leaded glass windows, double doors open on to a west facing terrace. Open studwork creates a feeling of space and links with the:

SITTING ROOM: 4.26m x 3.75m (14´0" x 12´4") Offering potential as a dining room, a light room again enjoying the fine views. Exposed timbers, fire place with Oak bressemer and inset log burning stove.

STUDY: 3.81m x 1.90m (12´6" x 6´3") With leaded glass windows providing views over the garden, fitted with a range of office furniture and desk space. Stripped pine floorboards and exposed ceiling timbers.

BEDROOM: 3.42m x 3.50m (11´3" x 11´6") A charming room, ideal for guests and glass double doors opening on to a terrace and the garden beyond. Access to loft space. Door to:

EN SUITE: Bath with period style fittings and separate shower over. Folding side screen, WC and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail, extensive oak fronted storage cupboards, fitted mirror and lighting.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 6.45m x 3.98m (21´2" x 13´1") A splendid area, divided into two distinct spaces with a high part pine panelled ceiling and extensive halogen downlighters. The dining/living area has glass double doors opening on to a south west facing terrace and the garden beyond. The kitchen has been fitted with an extensive range of light Oak fronted units with glass display cabinets and worktops incorporating a single drainer sink unit with vegetable drainer and mixer tap over. There is space for a range of appliances including an American style fridge/freezer, microwave and range cooker. There is a fitted extractor hood and plumbing for a dishwasher.

UTILITY ROOM: With shelved linen cupboard and fitted with an extensive range of matching units and worktops incorporating a stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer.

CLOAKROOM: Decorative brick arch, exposed beams, leaded glass windows, WC and wash hand basin.

First floor

LANDING: With exposed Oak floorboards, evidence of a mullion window and a large leaded glass window provides lovely views over the gardens and countryside beyond.

BEDROOM: 3.37m x 3.35m (11´1" x 11´0") Exposed beams and a large leaded glass window providing countryside views. Vanity unit with wash hand basin and storage below.

BEDROOM: 4.31m x 2.84m (14´2" x 9´4") Leaded glass window providing far reaching countryside views, exposed beams, built in limed oak fronted wardrobes with bedside cabinets.

BEDROOM 3.30m x 2.94m (10´10" x 9´8") Enjoying a lovely view over the rear garden and countryside beyond. Built in wardrobes, bedside cabinet and storage above.

BATHROOM: A simply stunning room with evidence of a crown post, floor to ceiling chimney and exposed beams. Fully tiled shower cubicle and a deep double ended bath on a raised tiled area with period style fittings and shower attachment. WC and wash hand basin.

Outside A drive provides parking for a number of vehicles and in turn leads to:

TRIPLE GARAGE BLOCK: With three up and over doors, extensive storage above. Light and power connected.



The gardens, along with the properties setting are probably its key asset, cleverly landscaped in two different areas and commencing with a large south west facing terrace immediately behind the house and bordered by well stocked beds and a particularly impressive magnolia tree. The remainder of the garden follows in the same vein with wide open expanses of lawn complemented by specimen trees and colourful beds in turn giving way to the far reaching countryside views. There is a large well placed pond complete with an extensive range of water based wildlife. There is a small meadow, offering the potential as a small holding paddock if required. There is also a workshop and greenhouse both with light and power connected.

In all about 1.3 acres.