5 bedroom detached house for sale

Superb equestrian potential

With views stretching across rolling Essex countryside is this substantial farmhouse style Detached Residence located on the periphery of Cold Norton. The accommodation offers five bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom, five reception rooms which include an orangery, kitchen/breakfast room, indoor swimming pool complex with 32ft pool and gym/conservatory. The plot extends to approximately six acres (sts) plus fishing lake. There is a detached guest lodge which we understand is a cedar construction and an additional one bedroom lodge which forms part of the stable block and yard. There is also a tennis court, large driveway with parking for numerous vehicles, double garage and extra land available, if required, by separate negotiation. Early occupation is available as there is no onward-going chain.

The sought after village of Cold Norton is situated approximately 4.5 miles from the historic market town of Maldon which offers an extensive range of shops, restaurants, social facilities and schooling including the highly regarded Maldon Court Preparatory School and St Francis Catholic School. For those needing to commute, the nearest railway station is at North Fambridge approx. 2.5 miles distant providing services to London - Liverpool Street. There are various marinas and yacht clubs within this area making this popular with the sailing enthusiast.

Accommodation
(with approximate room sizes) A panelled door opens into:

Entrance porch
With arched windows to either side and tiled floor extending to the Reception Hall.

Reception hall
Split level with windows to front aspect, staircase ascending to lst floor, double doors to:

Sitting room (21'0" x 17'1") (6.4m x 5.21m)
Windows to the front, windows and double doors to the rear, dark oakwood laminate floor, cornice to ceiling and marble stone fireplace as a focal point.

Study (7'11" x 5'11") (2.41m x 1.8m)
Windows and double doors to the rear, laminate wood floor.

Drawing room (20'0" x 11'6") (6.1m x 3.51m)
Window to front, Adam style fireplace, double doors to Dining Room.

Dining room (18'11" x 11'0") (5.77m x 3.35m)
Windows to the front and side give this room a bright feel with double doors leading to the Orangery.

Orangery (34'9" x 22'6") (10.59m x 6.86m)
A wonderful room ideal for entertaining with bay window to one end and further windows to the opposite end. Skylight, tiled floor, steps ascending to indoor swimming pool.

Kitchen/breakfast room (21'1" x 10'8") (6.43m x 3.25m)
Window to side and rear with views of the terrace and garden. Range of cupboards at eye and base level incorporating dresser unit with plate rack, granite central work surface/breakfast bar, butler style sink with mixer tap, range style cooker and integrated dishwasher, tiled floor. Access to Inner Lobby.

Inner lobby
Giving access to Laundry Room, Ground Floor w.C and Orangery.

Ground floor W.C.
Low level w.C. And wash hand basin.

Reception room (17'4" x 16'9") (5.28m x 5.11m)
Access via rear terrace, windows to front and rear, door to terrace.

Swimming pool (59'3" x 32'5") (18.06m x 9.88m)
A most impressive indoor swimming pool complex. The pool measures 32ft x 16ft with sliding patio doors on two sides giving access to the garden and terrace areas. Spotlights to ceiling, boiler and pump room, shower room and double sliding patio doors to Conservatory/Gym.

Conservatory/gym (20'6" x 17'6") (6.25m x 5.33m)
Windows on three sides, double doors to the side and rear.

First floor landing
Accessed via the staircase within the Reception hall. Double doors to storage cupboards, doors off to Master Bedroom.

Master bedroom (19'4" x 10'5") (5.89m x 3.17m)
Windows to front aspect, covered radiators and door to En-Suite Bathroom.

En-suite bathroom (15'11" x 8'2") (4.85m x 2.49m)
Window to the rear, twin wash basins with cupboards beneath, low level w.C., bidet with mixer tap, steps up to panelled 'Airspa' bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment, shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower, cornice to ceiling.

Bedroom two (13'4" x 7'10") (4.06m x 2.39m)
Window to the side.

Bedroom three (14'4" x 13'6") (4.37m x 4.11m)
Window to the front, fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, door to En-Suite Shower Room.

En-suite shower room
Shower cubicle, low level w.C., and wash basin with mixer tap.

Bedroom four (13'5" x 7'11") (4.09m x 2.41m)
Window to the side.

Bedroom five (11'10" x 8'7") (3.61m x 2.62m)
Window to front with views over fields, door to cupboard.

Family bathroom (10'10" x 7'6") (3.3m x 2.29m)
Window to the rear, shower cubicle, low level w.C., wash basin and roll-top style bath with mixer tap.

Outside
The property is approached via wrought iron double gates opening to paved driveway, parking area and attached double garage. The property is set within 9.1 acres of land incorporating fishing lake with duck islands, landscaped gardens with over 1400 new trees planted by the current owners.

Substantial two-bedroom detached guest lodge of Cedar construction comprising two bedrooms both measuring 12ft 3in x 12ft 4in, a lounge 21ft x 11ft, kitchen and shower room.

Further outbuilding/lodge house suitable as staff accommodation comprising one bedroom, kitchen/living room and shower room. This is situated adjacent to the Stable Block.

New l-shaped stable block being part finished and of blockwork construction set under a slate tiled pitched roof with cladding feather-edge boarding. There is very little work remaining to finish this block. Stable one: 39' x 23'3; Stable Two: 19'5" x 23'3, Stable Three 19'2" x 23'3", Stable Four: 23'2" x 20'5" and Stable Five: 23'2" x 19'7". Stable yard.

Tennis court, courtyard, terrace and double garage.

Services
All main services with the exception of gas.

Agents note
As most of our clients require us to advise them of the status of prospective purchasers, we strongly advise you to make an appointment with us as soon as possible to establish your ability to proceed.

Viewing
For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings.
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