Detached house for sale in Colchester CO6, 3 Bedroom

Property description A three-bedroom detached 'chocolate box' cottage, enjoying unlisted status and discretely set on private lane within the South Suffolk village of Leavenheath. Offering an accommodation schedule in the region of 1,500sq ft, the property is arranged via two characterful ground floor reception rooms and further complemented by a triple aspect aga kitchen/dining room with an Orwell Pine fitted kitchen and granite surfaces. Retaining a wealth of individual charm, character and notable period features throughout including an array of exposed timbers and studwork, Yorkshire sash windows, exposed fireplaces with herringbone patterned hearth and internal doors with Suffolk latches. Ideally suited as either a principle residence or second home/weekend property with further benefits including a detached double garage, ample private parking and picturesque gardens.

Six-panel timber door opening to:

Entrance hall: With distinctive wall carving and opening to:

Sitting room: 20' 6" x 11' 11" (6.25m x 3.65m) Enjoying a triple aspect with part-vaulted roofline, sash window to front and Yorkshire sash window to rear overlooking gardens. Enjoying a wealth of exposed timber and studwork, the focal point of the room is a central brick fireplace with a herringbone patterned hearth, inset grate and timber mantle over.

Snug: 12' 9" x 11' 8" (3.89m x 3.58m) A less formal winter/evening room with sash window to front and Yorkshire sash window to rear. A wealth of exposed timbers and studwork, recessed bookcase and central redbrick fireplace with herringbone patterned brick hearth (presently sealed), timber opening to:

Inner hall: With window to front, staircase rising to first floor, door to useful under stair storage recess and range of exposed timbers and studwork.

Aga kitchen/dining room: 24' 5" x 11' 5" (7.45m x 3.49m) A particularly impressive dual aspect room with Orwell Pine fitted base and wall units with granite preparation surfaces over and upstands above. Ceramic double Belfast sink with mixer tap over and window to side overlooking terrace. A four-oven oil-fired aga is set within a tiled recess, fitted appliances include a base level fridge. The kitchen is further comprised of a range of pull-out folding corner units, cutlery drawers and shelving. Further floor-to-ceiling larder style unit housing further storage and oil-fired boiler. Dining area to front, wealth of exposed timbers and studwork and French doors to side opening to terrace.

Utility room: 9' 2" x 6' 7" (2.81m x 2.02m) Fitted with a matching range of base units with base units with worktops over and tiling above. Stainless-steel single sink unit with vegetable drainer to side, mixer tap over and window to side opening the rear gardens. Space for a range of appliances including a free-standing fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer. Door with Suffolk latch to:

Shower room: Principally tiled and fitted with ceramic WC, pedestal wash handbasin, fully tiled separately screened shower unit with chrome shower attachment and wall-mounted heated towel rail.

First floor

landing: With exposed timbers and studwork, Velux window to rear and door with Suffolk latch opening to:

Master bedroom: 14' 6" x 11' 11" (4.44m x 3.65m) With Yorkshire sash window to front, corner recessed free-standing unit and range of exposed timber and studwork.

Bedroom 2: 11' 6" x 11' 6" (3.53m x 3.52m) With window to rear.

Bedroom 3: 13' 2" x 6' 5" (4.03m x 1.97m) With Yorkshire sash window to front and range of exposed timbers and studwork.

Family bathroom: 11' 6" x 9' 7" (3.51m x 2.93m) Fitted with ceramic WC, pedestal wash handbasin and roll-top bath with claw feet and chrome shower attachment. Tiled flooring throughout, door to linen cupboard housing water cylinder with useful fitted shelving and further door to storeroom. Window to front.

Outside The property is discretely situated on a private lane serving just three other properties. Notable for its striking aesthetic appeal and picturesque front elevation, the property can be located by its white picket fence border with central walkway flanked on each side by lawn with a diverse range of flower beds, hedging, border plants and fledgling trees. Immediately to the east of the principal residence is a double width area of off-street parking for approximately four vehicles with direct access provided to the:

Double garage: 19' 6" x 17' 7" (5.95m x 5.36m) With up-and-over doors to front, light and power connected and personnel door to side.

Garden A substantial side terrace provides an ideal entertaining area and is well placed to enjoy the midday to late afternoon sun. To the rear of the property is a further lawned area with established border plants and useful range of external stores.

Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Oil fired heating. Note: None of these services have been tested by the agent.