5 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex CO5

Part of our Signature collection, this impressive five bedroom detached family home occupies a discreet position behind private gates in the sought-after village of Kelvedon.

Set in approximately 0.3 of an acre with private and well-maintained landscaped grounds, the property also has a heated outdoor swimming pool.

The traditional front door opens into the spacious central entrance hall which gives access to all ground floor accommodation including a good size study, cloakroom and large reception room to the front. This versatile space has an abundance of natural light and a well-equipped bar. Adjacent to this is a second reception room currently being used as a games room with a door to the rear leading to the garden and a window to the side.

Double doors open into the main living space, this generous room has windows to the side aspect, doors to the rear and a log burner. The convenient central position of this room provides access to the kitchen/breakfast room with an impressive integrated Aga inset to an exposed red brick surround. The kitchen has a window to the side, one and a half bowl sink inset to a granite worktop and a range of cream wall and base units. The breakfast bar has matching granite work surfaces with space for ample seating. A door leads through to the utility area.

A ground floor shower room is to the rear which has been designed with the purpose of gaining access to the outdoor swimming pool. There is also a second staircase rising to the first floor.

The principal staircase rises to a spacious landing with access to the principal bedroom which has a window to the side, a walk-in dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. The other four bedrooms are all nicely proportioned doubles, some of which benefit from built-in storage.

The family bathroom features a beautiful free-standing ball and claw foot bath and a walk-in shower.

Outside
The property is approached via a private driveway set behind wrought iron gates. The wraparound garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a variety of seating areas. There is a large summer house/games room and shed to remain and of course the wonderful addition of a heated outdoor swimming pool.

Location

Kelvedon is a popular village between Colchester and Chelmsford with a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants and a library. Kelvedon village is a vibrant community playing host to a wide range of community groups, events and activities throughout the year for all ages. Educational facilities include St Mary's Primary School which Ofsted has rated as 'outstanding' and the property is close to both Honywood and Thurstable secondary schools. Additionally there is King Edward VI Grammar School along with Chelmsford County High for Girls and Colchester Royal Grammar School. Kelvedon is also on the private bus route for a number of independent schools in the area.

The village is bypassed by the A12 which leads to Colchester and Chelmsford and links to the M25 and London. The mainline railway station at Kelvedon is within easy walking distance (journey time to London Liverpool Street approx. 50 minutes).

Directions

Please use the postcode CO5 9JA for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - G
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - tbc
Ref - WIT250412/djn