4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Feering Hill, Feering, Essex CO5

St Andrews is one of the most prominent and attractive period properties in Feering. It stands on a well-maintained and mature plot extending to 0.37 acres and offers spacious and characterful accommodation.

As you approach St Andrews, you are greeted by a series of steps leading from the parking area to a spacious Westerly-facing terrace, featuring an attractive original brick/pantile summerhouse providing a warm and inviting introduction. Continuing your journey, you will find the front door, elegantly sheltered by a canopy porch. Upon entering, a generous reception hall/dining room awaits, exuding an air of sophistication with its cozy fireplace and large windows that offer a delightful view of the front garden. This room leads you into a passageway allowing access to the ground floor cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room and the utility/boot room all of which have underfloor heating. In addition there is a small lobby providing access to the cellar. The cellar has steps leading down, providing ample and convenient storage space with power and lighting connected, the cellar also houses the oil fired boiler.

Adjacent to the reception hall/dining room, you will discover the inviting sitting room, which also features expansive windows and an inviting open fireplace, creating a warm atmosphere for relaxation and entertainment.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with well-proportioned dimensions, boasting modern units and appliances that cater to your culinary needs. Just a few steps down from the kitchen, you'll find a functional utility/boot room, providing convenient access to the rear garden. This space offers ample room for appliances, along with fitted cupboards and a sink, ensuring practicality and organization.

Moving to the first floor, access is granted through a spacious lobby area, large enough to accommodate a bureaux. A dog leg staircase with exposed studwork leads you to the first floor landing, where you'll find four double bedrooms, each exuding comfort and elegance. One of these bedrooms features an en-suite shower room, and all bedrooms are equipped with fitted wardrobes. Additionally, a generous bathroom awaits, complete with underfloor heating, a shower cubicle, bath, WC, and basin, providing luxurious amenities for residents and guests alike. It is noted that a majority of the accommodation situated to the front of the property have been fitted with retractable sun blinds.

The beautifully landscaped gardens of St Andrews are a testament to the care and attention they have received. The walled front garden offers ample parking space, along with a garage, a well-maintained lawn and an established, diverse array of shrubs and trees. Behind an established beech hedge is a second formal garden creating a private and serene picturesque retreat. Separated by an attractive brick wall, a further garden area features a large heated greenhouse (24' x 9') on a brick base and ample storage buildings, catering to the needs of gardening enthusiasts and providing additional storage space.

St Andrews is not just a property; it is a truly special home that has withstood the test of time. It possesses a unique charm and character that will create unforgettable memories for those fortunate enough to call themselves the custodians of this extraordinary home.

Location

Feering is a lovely village with all the benefits of a rural, yet strategic location, enabling easy travel to Colchester, Chelmsford and London. Its ancient centre, located around All Saints Church, is listed in the Domesday Book although the village has grown considerably since medieval days and now stretches from the river Blackwater at the border with Kelvedon in the south, to the A120 in the north, and is home to some 1900 people. While still retaining its small, local and friendly village feel, Feering has a surprisingly large number of amenities including a well-regarded primary school, All Saints church, the popular Blue Anchor Restaurant and The Sun Inn Public House. The region boasts a significant number of secondary schools as well as colleges and nurseries. There are well-renowned private schools within easy reach and some of the country’s leading grammar schools in Colchester and Chelmsford.

Feering merges into the larger village of Kelvedon offering more extensive amenities, including many shops, restaurants, dentist and doctor surgeries, a further sought-after Primary School and many more useful services. There are also a number of listed buildings many of which are of national importance. For commuters, Kelvedon mainline station which is an approx. 5 minute walk from the property is on a direct route to London Liverpool St which is reached within approximately 50 minutes. There is also easy access to the local bus service providing transport to a number of local destinations.