Detached house for sale in Colchester CO7, 5 Bedroom

Substantial, detached dwelling, in grounds of approximately 1 acre (sts) in the sought-after village of Stratford St. Mary.

Set within a generous plot of approximately 1 acre (sts), Audley House enjoys far-reaching countryside views and direct access to the River Stour.
This imposing property is set securely behind a pair of wrought iron gates which open onto a shingle driveway and two garages, providing ample off-road parking.
Inside, with its black and white floor tiles and sweeping staircase, the entrance hall creates a striking first impression; it is generously-proportioned with double doors leading to the living room and further doors through to the kitchen, study and cloakroom.
To the front of the property, the kitchen / breakfast room is ideal for informal dining and connects through to both the conservatory and dining room. With the rooms flowing into one another, Audley House is as ideal for the family as it is for entertaining.
The 24' living room, to the rear of the property, is flooded with natural light from two large sash windows and double doors provide direct access into the garden. Connected to the living room by a set of double doors, the dining room further extends the entertaining space, which is enhanced still by the adjacent conservatory. All the rooms to the rear of the property overlook the stunning grounds and the River Stour which abuts the rear of the garden.
A study and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs, the master bedroom has views overlooking the garden and countryside beyond and is complemented by both a dressing room and sizeable en-suite bathroom. There are four further double bedrooms and a family bathroom which complete the first floor.

Outside, to the front of the property, the garage block benefits from a utility room and a store room with a studio above, and within the grounds there is also a summer house, barn and boat shed. The grounds extend to approximately one acre and are beautifully tended and well stocked with mature trees and shrubs. At the rear of the garden, there is direct access to the River Stour and glorious, uninterrupted views stretching across the Dedham Vale.

Entrance Hall 14'5" x 12' (4.4m x 3.66m). Front door, flanked by single-glazed windows, into Entrance Hall. Sash window to front aspect. Tiled flooring. Stairs to first floor. Double doors into Living Room and doors to Study, Cloakroom and Kitchen.

Living Room 24'10" x 14'10" (7.57m x 4.52m). Double doors and two sash windows to rear aspect. Gas fire with ornate surround.

Study 12'1" x 10' (3.68m x 3.05m). Sash window to front aspect. Wooden flooring.

Kitchen 15'3" (4.65m) x 9'2" (2.8m) + 8'7" (2.62m) x 5'4" (1.63m). Sash windows to front and side aspects with radiators under. Range of wall and base units with worktop over and inset one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher and fridge. Ceramic hob with extractor over and Hotpoint double oven. Tiled flooring. Space for table and chairs. Doors through to Dining Room and Conservatory.

Dining Room 20'6" x 15'2" (6.25m x 4.62m). Two sash windows to rear aspect and door to side aspect. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Double doors through to both Conservatory and Living Room.

Conservatory 12'5" x 9'8" (3.78m x 2.95m). Double-glazed uPVC door to front aspect and double-glazed uPVC French doors to side aspect, windows to three aspects. Vaulted ceiling. Ceramic floor tiles.

Cloakroom 6'1" x 4'9" (1.85m x 1.45m). Sash window to front aspect. Low-level WC and wash-hand basin set into vanity unit. Tiled flooring. Radiator.

Landing Sash window to front aspect. Two built-in cupboards, one housing the hot water cylinder. Loft access.

Master Bedroom 14'4" x 12'1" (4.37m x 3.68m). Two sash windows to rear aspect. Opening through to:

Dressing Room 11'9" x 7'8" (3.58m x 2.34m). Sash window to rear aspect. Three built-in wardrobes. Door to:

En-suite to Master 11' x 7'2" (3.35m x 2.18m). Sash windows to side and rear aspects. Enclosed shower cubicle with electric shower, panelled bath, wash-hand basin set into vanity unit, low-level WC and bidet. Electric radiator.

Bedroom 2 15' x 9'10" (4.57m x 3m). Sash window to rear aspect. Built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 3 12'10" x 10' (3.91m x 3.05m). Sash window to front aspect. Two built-in wardrobes. Stripped wood flooring.

Bedroom 4 11'7" x 10'6" (3.53m x 3.2m). Two sash windows to front aspect.

Bedroom 5 10'2" x 8'4" (3.1m x 2.54m). Sash windows to front and side aspects.

Bathroom 7'1" x 7'1" (2.16m x 2.16m). Obscure sash window to side aspect. Combination vanity unit with low-level WC and wash-hand basin, and panelled bath with shower attachment. Upright towel radiator and shaving point.

Outside Grounds of approximately 1 acre (sts) with mature trees and shrubs, enclosed by panel and ranch fencing - except for the rear of the garden which abuts the River Stour. Two patio areas. Barn and summer house. Gates to either side of the property giving access to garden.
Wrought iron gate giving access to the front of the property and shingle driveway.

Utility Room Windows to front, side and rear aspect. Door to side aspect. Wall and base units with worktop over and inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Space for washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and freezer. Gas boiler.

Garages Two garages with store room in between.

Studio above Garage Window to side aspect overlooking driveway.