£600,000 Guide Price

Rectory Road, Aldham, Colchester

  • Grade II Listed Detached Cottage
  • Three/Four Bedrooms
  • Two Bathrooms
  • One Bedroom Self Contained Detached Annexe
  • Panoramic Field Views
  • Stunning Original Exposed Beams And Red Brick Fireplaces
  • Stunning Grounds Approaching 1/3 Of An Acre
Floorplan Brochure Arrange a Viewing

Location

A rare opportunity to acquire this delightful Grade II listed detached cottage residing on a fabulous plot of a 1/3 of an acre with panoramic field views, offering three/four bedrooms in the main house with a superb one bedroom self contained detached annexe. Beautifully situated in the ever popular village of Aldham to the West of Colchester providing excellent access to local outstanding schools, a local pub and Poplars nurseries and yet also providing excellent commuter access, Marks Tey mainline train station and the A12, the property offers the perfect combination of tranquil and yet accessible living.

This charming property offers a wide variety of original features including exposed beams and stunning red brick fireplaces. Internally the accommodation commences with a reception hall which opens to a fourth bedroom, a shower room, two generous reception rooms and a dining room which is open plan to a fabulous kitchen featuring a vaulted ceiling.

To the first floor there is a restricted head height of 6ft1 and the landing offers a useful storage cupboard and provides access to the bedrooms and bathroom. The main bedroom enjoys a range of built-in wardrobes along one wall and an attractive fireplace whilst there is a further double bedroom with storage cupboard as well as eaves storage space. The third bedroom is a very light room with windows overlooking the gardens and the bathroom has a free standing bath, wash hand basin and toilet.

Outside, as previously mentioned the property is positioned on a generous plot and is secluded from the road by hedgerow and five bar gates. The rear garden has a patio area which leads to lawn with a variety of established flowers and trees. There is also a large timber shed which was the original bakers oven for Aldham. Furthermore there is an opening to another garden area to the rear which has views of the countryside.

To the side of the property there is the unique addition of a self contained one bedroom detached annexe. The annexe offers a lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, modern shower room and a first floor bathroom with rolling views of the countryside and beyond. A useful space which could be adapted and used for a multiple uses.

We have also been advised by the current owner there is the potential to acquire a further piece of land via a separate negotiation with a local farmer.

Internal viewings are essential.

Main House

Ground Floor

Hall

With window to front, stairs rising to first floor, two storage cupboards (one housing the washing machine.) doors to;

Bedroom Four

11' 10" x 10' 10" (3.61m x 3.30m) With window to front, radiator, red brick open fireplace.

Shower Room

With part tiled walls, heated towel rail, wash hand basin, close coupled WC, shower cubicle.

Dining Room

13' 2" x 11' 0" (4.01m x 3.35m) With window to front, radiator, exposed woodwork and beams, redbrick fireplace with log burner, open to;

Kitchen

15' 5" x 10' 0" (4.70m x 3.05m) With window to side and rear, a range of matching contemporary base units with square edge worktops over, tiled splashbacks, inset sink and drainer, space for gas range cooker, dishwasher and fridge/freezer, ladder providing access to mezzanine floor. (ideal for storage.)

Sitting Room

13' 3" x 12' 7" (4.04m x 3.84m) With two sets of French doors to rear, radiator, spotlights, wood effect flooring, open to;

Sitting Room

14' 1" x 13' 0" (4.29m x 3.96m) With window to rear, wood effect flooring.

Landing

With window to front, storage cupboard, doors to;

Bedroom One

12' 2" x 9' 11" (3.71m x 3.02m) With window to side, radiator, built in wardrobes, fireplace.

Bedroom Two

11' 3" x 9' 0" (3.43m x 2.74m) With window to side, radiator, storage cupboard, eaves storage.

Bedroom Three

11' 5" x 7' 0" (3.48m x 2.13m) With window to rear, radiator. (currently used as an office.)

Bathroom

With window to rear, radiator, wash hand basin, low level WC, roll top bath tub.

Outside

Gardens

Outside, as previously mentioned the property is positioned on a generous plot and is secluded from the road by hedgerow and five bar gates. The rear garden has a patio area which leads to lawn with a variety of established flowers and trees. There is also a large timber shed which was the original bakers oven for Aldham. Furthermore there is an opening to another garden area to the rear which has views of the countryside.

Annexe

Hall

With stairs rising to first floor, doors to;

Annexe Sitting Room

13' 3" x 8' 1" (4.04m x 2.46m) With window to side, French doors to terrace, radiator.

Annexe Kitchen

13' 3" x 8' 0" (4.04m x 2.44m) With window to side, storage cupboard, a range of matching units with worktops and inset sink and drainer, space for a range of appliances.

Annexe Shower Room

With window to rear, close coupled WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle.

First Floor Annexe

Landing

With doors to;

Annexe Bedroom

13' 5" x 9' 8" (4.09m x 2.95m) With window to side with field views, storage cupboards.

Annexe Garden

The annexe comes with its own terrace privatised by a gate.

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