5 bed detached house for sale

Cranes Lane, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex CO5

Beautifully presented, modern country house with two bedroom annexe and acreage.

Description
A substantial detached country house, rebuilt in 2012 in traditional brick construction, offering bright and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors with attractive views from the principal rooms. The property is complemented by a separate two-bedroom annexe and stands within gardens and grounds extending to about 2.1 acres.

The main house provides well-presented and flexible living space extending to approximately 3,634sq ft. The ground floor is centred around an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/family room measuring over 34ft in length, creating an excellent entertaining and day-to-day family space. The kitchen was fitted by Neptune. Further reception accommodation includes a generous sitting room with fireplace, a separate dining room and a study, together with a utility/boot room and cloakroom. There is underfloor heating in several rooms.

The first floor provides four bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom with en suite shower room. There is also a family shower room serving the remaining bedrooms. The second floor offers further adaptable accommodation comprising a fifth bedroom, gym, playroom/cinema room and additional storage with potential for a further shower room, ideal for a variety of family requirements.

Situated to the north of the main house is a detached two-bedroom annexe, constructed in 2015, extending to approximately 941sq ft. The annexe offers excellent potential as an income-generating holiday let or for multi-generational living. The accommodation includes a kitchen/dining room, sitting room, two bedrooms, a shower room and a utility room, with underfloor heating throughout.

Outside
The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway with EV charging point, providing extensive parking and turning space, with the drive continuing to the annexe. The annexe has its own garden, and beyond is a timber-framed building. The house sits well within its plot, enjoying a private setting with far-reaching farmland views.

The gardens are principally laid to lawn with a scattering of young trees and are enclosed by post and rail fencing, creating an attractive rural outlook. In all, the grounds extend to about 2.1 acres.

Services
Mains electricity. Air-source heat pump and water treatment plant.

Location
A12 access: 0.75 miles; Kelvedon: 1.4 miles (Liverpool Street from 51 minutes); Colchester: 11.3 miles; Chelmsford: 13.7 miles; Stansted Airport: 23.9 miles; Central London: 56.7 miles. All distances approximate – source: Google maps.

Paddock Cottage enjoys a peaceful position at the end of a no-through road, surrounded by open countryside on the southern edge of Kelvedon. Despite its semi-rural setting, the property is conveniently located approximately 0.75 miles from Junction 23 of the A12, offering direct access to London to the south and the Essex coast to the north. Rail connections to London are easily accessible from nearby Kelvedon, Witham and Hatfield Peverel stations, with an additional station currently in the final stages of construction to the north of Chelmsford. Stansted Airport, offering an expanding range of domestic and international flights, is approximately 23.9 miles away.

The property is ideally situated for access to a wide selection of highly regarded educational facilities, both in the private and state sectors. These include primary and secondary schools, as well as renowned grammar schools in Chelmsford and Colchester, and notable independent schools such as Gosfield, New Hall and Felsted.

The surrounding area offers expansive open countryside, ideal for a variety of leisure activities. A network of footpaths and bridleways allows for scenic walks through the unspoiled landscape which can be accessed a short distance from the property.

Rich in history, Kelvedon was once a Roman settlement and today features an attractive high street with a selection of independent shops, several well-regarded pubs, restaurants and a Co-op supermarket. The high street is well served too with medical facilities including a doctor’s surgery, dentist, opticians and a pharmacy.

Square Footage: 3,634 sq ft

Acreage:
2.2 Acres

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