Wick Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Grade II Listed Six Bedroom Detached Period Residence • Positioned On An Established Plot Of Approximately 0.5 Of An Acre • Conveniently Located For The Centre Of The Village Of Ardleigh • Beautifully Presented Accommodation With An Abundance Of Character Features • Driveway Providing Private Parking For Numerous Vehicles • Must Be Viewed

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: 43 Crouch Street Colchester CO3 3EN

Full Description: ***GUIDE PRICE £1,000,000 - £1,250,000***Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer to the market this enviably situated Grade II Listed six bedroom detached period residence, set at the foot of a private lane, conveniently located for the centre of the village of Ardleigh and the historic Roman City of Colchester.Understood to date from the 16th Century and offering accommodation comprising entrance porch, dual aspect sitting/dining room, cloakroom, family room/snug with magnificent inglenook fireplace, open aspect AGA kitchen, utility and playroom on the ground floor. On the first floor are four double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom having an en-suite and dressing room, office/study, two family bathrooms and a separate shower room. Two staircases rise to the multiple second floor gabled wings with a fifth bedroom, seating/snug area and sixth bedrooms which is currently used as storage space.The farmhouse is positioned on an established plot of approximately 0.5 of an acre (sts) which is well-screened with dense border planting offering considerable overall privacy. There is a substantial outbuilding ideally placed as a workshop/external store. Palmer & Partners would recommend an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment.Entrance door to Entrance PorchOpening to;Sitting Room/Dining Room32' 3" x 13' 6"Extensive range of exposed timber work, secondary glazed sash window to front, two radiators, wood burning stove set within a brick fireplace, French doors opening to the side gardens, further fireplace and secondary glazed sash window in the dining area.Central HallWith pamment brick flooring, stairs rising to first floor, under-stairs storage cupboard, door to the rear and door to;Boot RoomDoor leading down to the cellar, secondary glazed window to side, radiator, storage cupboards and door to;CloakroomObscure secondary glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin and radiator.Family Room/Snug15' 10" x 13' 4"Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, an array of exposed timber, dual aspect secondary glazed windows and opening to;AGA Kitchen23' 1" x 18' 1"Extensive range of shaker units, central island, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, Aga providing separate fuel for the property, door to pantry, secondary glazed windows to front, side and rear aspect, sink and drainer, door to rear, exposed beams and door to;Inner LobbyDoor to garden, storage cupboard, radiator and door to;Utility Room15' 6" x 13' 2"Dual aspect secondary glazed windows, work-surface with butler sink and space and plumbing for further appliances.Playroom17' 4" x 13' 2"(Forming part of the extension). Dual aspect secondary glazed windows, central brick fireplace and stairs rising to inner hallway.First Floor LandingWith doors off to;Bedroom13' 9" x 12' 5"Two storage cupboards, two radiators and secondary glazed window to side.Bedroom16' 1" x 13' 6"Two storage cupboards, radiator, secondary glazed window to side.Shower RoomLow level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle.Family BathroomStorage cupboard, secondary glazed window to rear, bath with shower attachment, radiator, low level WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.Agents NotesPlanning permission/ Listed Building Consent has been given for work to be carried out on the bathrooms to become one family bathroom, plus new windows and doors if required.Master Bedroom16' 1" x 13' 5"Vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, storage cupboard, dual aspect secondary glazed windows, two radiators and door to;En-SuiteBath with shower attachment, low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboard under, two storage cupboards, radiator and heated towel rail.Dressing Room12' 5" x 7' 7"Secondary glazed window to front, radiator and door to;Office/Study13' 2" x 13' 0"Radiator, dual aspect secondary glazed windows, built-in bookshelves and office desk and door to;Inner HallwayWith airing cupboard, Velux window, stairs down to the playroom and doors off to;BathroomRadiator with towel rail over, Velux window, bath with shower attachment, low level WC, wash hand basin and storage cupboards.Bedroom13' 2" x 10' 9"Dual aspect secondary glazed windows, two radiators and double built-in wardrobe.Stairs rise up from the main landing to the Second Floor GableBedroom Five26' 8" x 12' 0"Exposed timbers, vaulted ceiling, two radiators, storage space, seating/snug area and secondary glazed windows to front and rear aspect.Wooden staircase rising from the main landing to The Second Floor GableBedroom Six17' 7" x 11' 9"Exposed timbers, vaulted ceiling, secondary glazed window to front and radiator.OutsideThe farmhouse is approached via private lane giving access to a driveway providing private parking for numerous vehicles. Positioned on a mature plot of approximately 0.5 of an acre (sts) with an extensive lawned area, an abundance of tree, plant and shrub borders providing considerable overall privacy and a large patio area.

Gate gives access to the courtyard with oil tank and shrub borders.Outbuilding38' 8" x 13' 11"Ideally placed as a workshop/external store.