5 bed detached house for sale

The Green, Great Bentley CO7

Occupying a prominent position offering stunning views over the village green this imposing detached residence approx. 150 years old, of classical Georgian architecture with a portico entrance, is set on a plot of approximately 0.5 acre with secluded gardens and detached triple garage. Located within Great Bentley Conservation Area.

This stylish residence offers a traditional light feel throughout with tasteful décor and a high standard of fixtures and fittings. The entrance leads into a 20ft dual-level hallway with cloakroom off and adjacent is a dining room with bay window to the front aspect. To one side of the property is a triple aspect reception/drawing room which features an open fireplace and French doors leading out to the garden. There is a further reception/tv room adjacent. The bespoke kitchen with wooden floor offers a range of traditional units and worktops with a central island and built-in appliances – this leads through to a breakfast room with glazed panels and French doors opening to the garden. Off the kitchen is a good sized utility/boot room with further doors to outside. The other wing of the ground floor offers a spacious reception, currently set out as an entertainment/games/music room with herringbone floor and picture windows offering open views. A balustrade staircase leads up to the first floor where the principal bedroom features a spacious en-suite bathroom and dressing area. There are four further double bedrooms and two stylish bathrooms providing ample space for guests.

Outside there is a gated entrance into a gravelled parking area in front of the detached garaging which provides a double garage with space for workshop to the rear and adjoining single garage. The gardens wrap around the property and have been landscaped to provide entertainment/BBQ and seating areas with together with well-tended lawns, flower borders and a garden shed – the garden is screened by either an established red brick wall or mature trees and shrubs offering privacy.

The idyllic location offers stunning views across the village Green within a Conservation Area, well placed for local village amenities including the railway station. Nearby is open countryside and the towns of Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea on the River Blackwater together with historic St. Osyth Priory. Property Information: Tenure Freehold, Council Tax Band G (Tendring District Council), EPC rating E, double glazing, oil central heating, power to garaging, mains drainage. Ref: CAV200123.