Situated on St James Street, this charming bay-fronted Victorian residence occupies a prime location within the heart of a highly sought-after village Castle Hedingham. Retaining many of its original period features, including picture rails, dado rails, sash windows, cast iron fireplaces, and exposed floorboards, this property exudes timeless elegance.Upon entering through the panelled door with stained glass and fanlight, one is greeted by an inviting reception hall boasting oak flooring, moulded skirting boards, and an original pine handrail leading to the first floor. A panelled door beneath the stairs unveils a spacious cellar offering potential for various uses (subject to planning).The semi-open plan principal reception area reveals itself through another panelled door. The sitting room, adorned with a large bay window, detailed fire surround, and cast iron grate, sits at the front of the property. Detailed cornicing and a decorative ceiling rose add to its charm. A square archway leads to the dining room at the rear, boasting similar features, including an open fire with a wood burner and a sash window providing views of the garden and bespoke cabinetry.The kitchen/breakfast room, positioned at the rear, features French doors opening onto the garden, as well as a side door. Equipped with oak-fronted units, granite surfaces, and integral appliances, including a range cooker, this space is both functional and stylish. Underfloor heating adds to its appeal.Ascending to the first floor, one encounters a delightful split-level galleried landing with exposed floorboards. A spacious double bedroom at the rear boasts an original cast iron fireplace and picturesque views of the village. Another bedroom at the front offers views of the castle, along with a cast iron fireplace and access to a practical dressing room. Both bedrooms share a well-appointed family shower room.The second floor hosts a principal suite with built-in wardrobes, eaves storage, and an en-suite shower room. A Velux window allows natural light to flood the space.The rear gardens, benefiting from a southerly aspect, feature a large terrace ideal for entertaining, bordered by well-stocked beds and borders. A raised terrace at the rear provides an ideal spot for outdoor dining and entertainment, capturing the setting sun.Internal viewings are highly advised.
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The eastern section of the Jane Walker Park Crescent set in the rolling countryside of the Essex Suffolk Border with spectacular views over the Stour Valley. No. 5 forms the eastern end of the Jane Walker Park Crescent, which was originally converted by Lexden Restorations in 1996. The building is Grade II Listed and lies within the Stour Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property presents rendered and painted elevations under a peg tile roof with substantial accommodation arranged over three floors, all offering southerly views across the Stour Valley.The property is well presented throughout, and the current owners have undertaken a comprehensive insulation programme, insulating the ground floors and most of the external walls throughout the building. Double glazed windows have been installed throughout, along with a zoned heating system.The main front door accesses a reception lobby with utility room off and steps rising to a 40 ft reception hall off which is the drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room and dining room.On the first floor are four bedrooms, with two en-suite bathrooms. On the second floor is a central landing with a family bathroom, which is also adjacent to bedroom five, together with bedroom six and bedroom seven with en-suite shower room and dressing room.OUTSIDEThe property is approached over a shared tree-lined tarmacadam drive with parking and turning area, and includes a single garage with double doors, boarded elevations under a pan tiled roof and power and light connected. A heavy gate on brick piers opens on to a bricked path leading down to the front door and a sheltered lawn bordered by mature shrubs and trees, together with a raised brick sitting area. A timber hand gate with trellising above leads round to the front and south and steps up to a shingle terrace giving access to the kitchen and affording views over the communal gardens and grounds to the Stour Valley beyond. A brick and cobbled path, with a further gate, leads to an inner paved courtyard, with raised beds, together with pipework for a water feature if required. The dining room opens out onto the courtyard through two pairs of double doors.LOCATIONJane Walker Park is conveniently situated in the hamlet of Wissington, which lies approximately 2 miles west of Nayland with its good local facilities, including shops, pubs, school and church. The county town of Colchester lies 7 miles to the south with comprehensive educational, recreational and commercial facilities, together with its fast and regular inter-city rail service direct to London Liverpool Street Station (55 minutes). The station is situated on the north side of the town providing easy access at all times of the day.There is good walking and riding throughout the Stour Valley, with golf at the Stoke-by-Nayland Golf and Country Club, together with sailing on the Stour, Orwell and Deben rivers.DISTANCESNayland 2 milesColchester 7 miles (London Liverpool Street 55 mins)DIRECTIONS (CO6 4JW)Driving north from Colchester on the A134, turn left opposite the Nayland turning and beside Nag's Corner, sign-posted to Bures and Wissington. Continue for approximately 2 miles and, after the sharp right-hand bend, (next door to Rushbanks), take the next turn on the right by the letter box, sign posted Leavenheath. Continue up the hill for about ¼ mile, turning right into the Jane Walker Park entrance drive. Follow the drive, bearing left around the buildings, and then round to the right until you see No. 5 which forms the furthest part of the crescent.SERVICESMains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Calor gas bottles for the cooker hob. Oil-fired central heatingGround maintenance: contribution is approximately £130 per month.
INTRODUCTION Oak House was originally constructed in the mid-1980s, and has been significantly improved on in recent years by the current owners. Interior designers Rendall & Wright advised our clients on the specification of many of the rooms that have been upgraded; this includes stunning fitted cabinetry in the utility, boot and dressing room, as well as elegant bathroom suites. The front porch, constructed of Green Oak with Limestone steps, welcomes you into the large entrance hall. Underfloor heating commences in the porch and flows throughout much of the ground floor. To the immediate left is the home office which has been laid with new light oak flooring. Beyond this there is the substantial triple aspect formal sitting room that centres around a handsome fireplace with multifuel burner. The dining room is also triple aspect and includes a multi-fuel burning stove situated in a large inglenook fireplace and newly laid wooden parquet flooring. The impressive kitchen/dining room, arguably the hub of the home, can easily accommodate the largest of families and is immersed into its rural surrounds, taking full advantage of the splendid garden views to the rear. Also enjoying a free-standing multi-fuel stove, the thoughtful design incorporates a double pantry and large central island with bench seating. Fitted appliances include two fridges, a freezer, an induction hob, a ceiling mounted extractor fan, two ovens, a dishwasher, and boiling water and filtered water taps. The rear entrance to the right of the kitchen features a bespoke fitted boot room with lots of storage, bench seating and a sink/wash area, perfect for muddy dogs. Further ground floor accommodation includes a utility room with dog-bunks, a cloakroom and a boiler house (with outside access). On the first-floor there are five bedrooms (one is currently used as a second study) three of which have en-suites, plus one large family bathroom. The master suite easily fits an emperor bed and boasts both a generous dressing room fitted with wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and a double vanity sink. There are also two large storage cupboards on the first floor, one being home to one of the two high pressure water systems. GROUNDS AND ANNEX The total plot measures just under 1.5 acres (1.4) and is mostly laid to lawn, the rear elevation faces South. New electric gates to the property are found at the front and there is a substantial shingled drive leading up to the house. To the left is a double garage with a converted gym room on the right-hand side. Above the garage is a fully functioning self-contained flat/annexe. This includes a shower room, a lounge with a kitchenette and a large double bedroom; this would make an excellent living space for a relative or an au-pair, and would also function well as a work-from-home office. To the left of the house there is a kitchen garden with raised beds and a large greenhouse. In the garden there are two large terraces and several smaller areas of hard-standing, placed to take full advantage of the sun throughout the day. There is also a children's play area to the right hand-side of the house, a stable block and several large composting areas. The brick and timber stable block could be converted to alternative uses including as a party barn or a cinema room. There is ample space in the grounds to build an indoor or outdoor pool if needed. A cluster of Alder trees sits towards the rear boundary beyond where there lies a pleasant brook and undulating paddocks. LOCATION Alphamstone is a very pleasant village in the Stour Valley, an area notable for its associations with the Sudbury based landscape artist Thomas Gainsborough and Dedham based artist Sir Alfred Munnings. It features some of the most spectacular rural views of the Essex/Suffolk border. The village has the added advantage of being only a short drive from several larger towns and villages. The market town of Sudbury is just five miles away, where there are plenty of shops and supermarkets (including a Waitrose), and a leisure centre. Day-to-day groceries can be found a few minutes away by car in the adjacent village of Bures, (which has a train station and free parking). The City of Colchester is only a twenty-minute drive, with its links to London Liverpool Street in 50 minutes. What3words///pirate.jets.finishers Postcode: CO8 5HS POINTS TO NOTE The property has oil-fired central heating, with a private sewerage system. An easement exists within the grounds. A footpath runs adjacent to northern and eastern boundaries, but is out of sight of the property. EPC rating D. Council tax band H with Braintree District Council (payment of £3962.44 PA). We understand the property is connected to Superfast broadband. Before booking a viewing of any Bloomfield Grey instruction, we suggest that buyers view its full online details including the street-view representation, the site map, the satellite view and the floor plan. If you have any questions, then please contact Bloomfield Grey.
The property was Constructed circa 1902 by the notable Arts & Crafts architect A H Mackmurdo, Beacons is a Grade II listed six bedroom country house in grounds of 3.9 acres with far reaching views of the Blackwater Estuary. No onward chain. The property was Constructed circa 1902 by the notable Arts & Crafts architect A H Mackmurdo, Beacons is a Grade II listed six bedroom country house in grounds of 3.9 acres.An entrance porch with cloakroom leads to an impressive reception hall with an elegant staircase ascending the first floor. To the right, a spacious drawing room incorporates a fireplace, and has superb views across the lawns to the front and rear. A side door leads to a garden room, presently used as a gymnasium, and wooden flooring continues through to the dining room. This presently houses a snooker table and has a feature bay window with side lights and exposed painted beams to the ceiling. The kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with a range of bespoke full height and base units, and incorporates built in appliances including an Everhot. A central island provides further storage and a breakfast bar. To the side aspect a door takes you to the boot room with stairs down to the storage cellar, a second staircase and the utility room. Beyond, an external courtyard has a gardeners cloakroom and stairs down to the external boiler room.The first floor has the principal bedroom, four further double bedrooms, one with a roof terrace, one of which can be used independently and four bathrooms.From the landing a door disguises stairs leadingto the second floor and a hobby room, landingand attic storage. A ladder on the landing takes you to the Cupola and views across the countryside. Another landing on the first floorhas stairs leading to the sixth bedroom and more attic storage.HistoryBeacons was designed by Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (1851-1942), a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Mackmurdo developed his artistic talent with Ruskin at Oxford and by associating with and being influenced by the likes of Spencer and William Morris.He was a progressive (Pevsner described him as a pioneer designer) rather than a prolific architect. As well as a celebrated architect he designed furniture and wallpaper and there is a display of his works in the William Morris gallery in London. He founded the Century Guild, an influential group which bridges the medievalism of Morris and contemporaries and art nouveau and modernism. At the turn of the century he settled in Essex and built Beacons (1902-1903) and other properties on Beacon Hill including Great Ruffins. He lived on Beacon Hill until his death aged 91.The property can be approached via two separate drives. The entrance to the first is located at the south eastern corner in which you can take in far reaching views over the Blackwater Estuary and brings you along the side of the extensive lawns to the west of the main house arriving at the front. The second drive is located off Tiptree Road and lies adjacent to the garage block, also arriving at the front aspect providing ample parking. The well-established grounds extend to 3.9 acres and are mainly lawned with a good range of mature trees to both aspects. Immediately adjacent to the rear of the property is an expansive terrace with tended borders and steps down onto the lawns. Within the ground is a heated swimming pool and pool house and an all-weather tennis court. The garage block offers ample parking/workshop facilities and a first floor studio. South of the garage is a single storey cottage with bedroom, bathroom and large kitchen/living room. Ideal accommodation for dependants.GeneralLocal Authority: Maldon District CouncilServices: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.Council Tax: HTenure: FreeholdWickham Bishop's is a highly regarded village, sought after by those commuting into the City. The village has excellent amenities which include a Convenience Store, Hairdressers, Health Food Shop and two Public Houses. Leisure facilities include local tennis courts and sports fields, and for those looking slightly further afield there is Forester Park and Country Club and Benton Hall Golf and Country Club. Excellent travel facilities include the main line railway station from Witham and the road connection to the A12. The larger towns of Chelmsford City and Colchester lie nine miles south west and 12 miles north east respectively, offering comprehensive shopping, commercial and entertainment facilities. Conveniently situated between Colchester and Chelmsford Wickham Bishops offers much sought after private schooling and excellent grammar schooling; in addition the popular Primary School in the nearby village of Great Totham is within easy walking distance
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