5 bed detached house for sale

London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3

Plamer & Partners are delighted to offer to the market this Grade II Listed five bedroom detached farmhouse with two bedroom detached annexe, located in the sought after area of Stanway, to the west of Colchester. The property's location provides excellent access to many local schools, shops and amenities, as well as the A12. It is also a short drive to Stane Retail Park and is positioned on a direct bus route leading into the historic city centre.

The property dates back to the 17th century with an abundance of original features and has been renovated by the current owners to a good standard. Internally the accommodation comprises entrance hall, living room, dining room, additional sitting room, kitchen/ breakfast room, and utility/ boot room on the ground floor. On the first floor are five good size bedrooms, family bathroom and en-suite shower room. The property is further enhanced by a two bedroom, two bathroom annex accessed via the garden.

Externally the farmhouse enjoys attractive gardens and grounds extending to approx. 0.82 acres with a collection of storage/outbuildings further enhanced by fully owned solar panels. Palmer & Partners would recommend an early internal appointment to avoid disappointment.

Entrance Door To Spacious Entrance Hallway

Staircase with ornate balustrade rising to first floor, radiator and doors off to;

Living Room

Secondary glazed sash window to front, two radiators, feature fireplace, brick surround and wooden hearth and double doors opening to rear garden.

Dining Room

Radiator, secondary glazed window and feature fireplace.

Sitting Room

Secondary glazed windows to front and side aspect, two radiators, beautiful fireplace with log burner, brick surround and wooden hearth and storage cupboard.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Work-surfaces with cupboards under, wall mounted cupboards over, Aga, integrated dishwasher, two under counter fridges, inset sink with drainer grooves, electric hob, built-in oven, secondary glazed windows to rear and side aspect, electric radiator and door to;

Rear Lobby/Boot Room

With door to rear, storage cupboard and door to;

Utility Room

Work-surface with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer under, wall mounted cupboards, stainless steel sink and drainer, Glow-Worm gas boiler, secondary glazed window to rear and door to;

Shower Room

Double corner shower cubicle, radiator, wash hand basin, low level WC, secondary glazed window to rear and storage cupboard.

First Floor Landing

Turning staircase leading to the landing with airing cupboard, radiator, cupboard with steps up to the loft space and steps from the landing up to;

Master Bedroom

Secondary glazed windows to rear and side aspect, fitted wardrobes and drawers, radiator and feature fireplace.

Bedroom Two

Secondary glazed windows to side and rear aspect, feature fireplace, two storage cupboards, radiator and door to;

En-Suite

Corner shower cubicle, heated towel rail, low level WC and wash hand basin.

Bedroom Five

Secondary glazed window to side and radiator.

Bedroom Three

Secondary glazed windows to side and front aspect, storage cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom Four

Secondary glazed window to front and side aspect, radiator, storage cupboard and feature fireplace.

Family Bathroom

Four piece suite comprising corner shower cubicle, bath tub, wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail and secondary glazed window.

Garden Lodge Annexe Accommodation

Council Tax Band: A

Entrance Door To Entrance Hall

Radiator, storage cupboard housing the Vaillant gas boiler and space and plumbing for washing machine and doors off to;

Open Plan Living Area/Kitchen

Double glazed windows to front, rear and side aspects, double glazed doors opening out to the raised decked area, kitchen comprising work-surfaces with cupboards under, wall mounted cupboards over, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, stainless steel sink and drainer, four ring gas hob, electric extractor over, built-in double oven and two radiators.

Bathroom

'P' shaped bath with shower over, low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboards under, obscure double glazed window to side and heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

Double glazed window to side and radiator.

Bedroom One

Double glazed doors to a raised decked area, radiator and door to;

Dressing Area

With built-in mirror fronted wardrobes, double glazed window to side and door to;

En-Suite

Double shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboards under, obscure double glazed window to side, radiator and heated towel rail.

Outside

Low brick wall and gate gives access to the front of the property with lawn areas, mature plant, tree and shrub beds and gate to the rear garden.

A private lane leads to double gates which give access to the driveway providing ample off road parking and leading to;

Cartlodge

Parking for two vehicles and solar panels on the south side of the roof which are owned outright by the current owners.

A gate gives access to the attractive, mature garden which wraps around the property with stream running alongside part of the boundary and an array of established trees, plants and shrubs. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn with patio areas, treehouse, vegetable plot, two summerhouses, covered pergola and two sheds to remain.

The property sits on an overall plot just over 3/4 of an acre (sts).