Property description
Full description
Tenure: Freehold
GUIDE PRICE £675,000 to £700,000
As the floorplan shows, this property measures 3068 square feet and is arranged over three floors. The original parts of the property date back to the 17th century with further extensions in the 19th and 20th centuries. As such the property showcases a variety of period features from exposed timbers and red brickwork to high ceilings and sash windows.
On the ground floor are four good sized receptions rooms two of which feature attractive inglenook fireplaces with wood burning stoves.
The kitchen features a range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces, a fitted extractor and a sink with mixer tap. There is also space for an electric range cooker, a washing machine, a fridge/freezer and a dishwasher.
To the rear of the property is a pleasant south-east facing breakfast room that enjoys the best of the sun and pleasant views of the gardens. Further accommodation includes a study, a pantry and a downstairs shower room.
On the first floor there are four double bedrooms all served by a family bathroom with both the master bedroom and loft bedroom benefitting from their own en-suite shower rooms.
Outside the property sits in a total plot of 2.29 acres with roughly 0.75 acres being formal garden. The well-established gardens are mainly laid to lawn, with a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, two areas of patio, a summer house and a pond. There is also a large fruit and vegetable patch and a timber enclosure for chickens and geese. The remaining 1.54 acres consists of a driveway (providing access to the parking area and barn) and a small paddock (suitable for a pony).
The barn was constructed by the current owners and offers a variety of uses beyond just parking and useful storage. Measuring some 19 x 59 feet this space would lend itself well to those buyers wishing to indulge an interest or hobby that requires large covered space.
The Priory is located in the eastern side of Colchester between Manningtree and Harwich in North Essex. Located in a semi-rural position the property is well located for access to the A120 and A12 road routes. Wrabness station provides an hourly service to Manningtree mainline station which offers a journey time of one hour and ten minutes to London Liverpool Street. The very pleasant south banks of the river Stour are within walking distance.
Directions: Travelling from Manningtree take the B1352 into the village of Bradfield. In the centre of the village of Bradfield take the first left (opposite the Strangers Public House) continuing along the B1352. Follow this road for 1.8 miles and take the first entrance to the property on your right hand side (denoted by a henleys board).
Buyers should note that an additional 27.46 acres of arable, amenity and paddock land is available to purchase through ourselves on 01473 831531.
Before booking a viewing of any henleys instruction we suggest that buyers view its full online details including the streetview representation, the site map, the satellite view and the floor plan. If you have any questions then please contact henleys on 01206 362 600 or Robinson Hall on 01473 831531.
JSA with Henleys please click on this link for full details http://media.rightmove.co.uk/33k/32774/33703890/32774_HENL1001402_DOC_01_0000.pdf
Five Bedroom Family House
Period Features Throughout
Formal Gardens of 0.75 acres
Total Plot of 2.3 acres
Detached Barn measuring 20 x 60 feet)
Option to acquire further amenity and arable land
EPC Rating D
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