***Guide Price £1,250,000 – £1,500,000***
Nestled in grounds approaching four acres ‘Spring Vale’ is a beautiful and unique family home, overlooking its own undulating plot of four acres (STLS) which includes formal gardens, a well stocked fishing lake, ponds, and wooded copse.
The house is well proportioned and could be extended further (subject to the necessary planning permissions). Situated in a sought after rural location four miles North East of Colchester which offers extensive shopping facilities, main line train station with direct links to London Liverpool Street, renowned schools and A12 access.
With manicured lawns, attractive planting, over thirty different species of trees, ponds featuring waterfalls and a seven seater hot tub, the property is also approached via a gated sweeping driveway, offering ample off-road parking. A detached bungalow is also located on the grounds as well as a triple garage with electric doors, further outbuildings to include a studio and other storage facilities.
One of the main ‘WOW’ factors of this stunning property has to be the large lake, this is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a spot of fishing whilst also watching some of the many species of wildlife also enjoying the ample gardens.
The house itself is presented to a high standard throughout and the ample accommodation consists of; Modern entrance porch with doors opening into a stunning and inviting entrance hall with gorgeous staircase taking you up to the first floor. Continuing with the ground floor, step into the large sitting room with windows which look out onto the garden and a large fireplace with inset wood burner. There is another reception room which is a versatile room of good size, this would make for a great playroom, music room or snug. Into the kitchen/diner, this is a stunning room which is perfect for entertaining and fully fitted with handmade kitchen units and worktops, integrated ‘Miele’ appliances, range style oven, fridge/freezer/wine cooler and breakfast bar. The dining area has bi-fold doors and window looking onto the outside seating area and there is a further door which leads into a very handy utility room. Furthermore, there is an office/ study and cloakroom.
Taking the stairs to the first floor where you reach a landing area of ample size, a stunning chandelier light hanging from the ceiling, doors leading off to bedrooms and bathroom. The master suite with Juliet balcony looking out onto the front gardens also benefits from en-suite facility and a range of built in wardrobes. The second bedroom is also of a good size with en suite shower room, the third and fourth bedrooms and family bathroom finish off the accommodation on this floor.
Outside, as previously mentioned the property is approached via a gated driveway which in turn leads to a large triple garage with electric roller doors and further storage. There is also a large detached three double bedroom Bungalow/ Annexe within the grounds and an excellent size music/artist studio with panoramic glass.
The Detached bungalow, with modern accommodation includes: Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen, master bedroom with en suite facility and two further double bedrooms.
Agents Note: Properties like this are extremely rare to the market and we would suggest arranging an early internal inspection as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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