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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CO6 4JQ
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About
A handsome and immaculately presented neo-Georgian family home with accommodation extending to 3,468 sq ft situated in attractive mature gardens, tucked away in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
St George House is an elegant, neo-Georgian detached property, built in 1997 by the renowned builders Michael Howard Homes.
The property has been improved by the current owners and now provides immaculately presented 3,468 sq ft of accommodation with light, well-proportioned rooms ideal for entertaining and/or everyday family life.
The property presents an attractive facade, with brick elevations under a tiled roofline, with the accommodation arranged over two floors.
Of note is the wonderful reception hall with elegant staircase leading to the first floor.
The ground floor accommodation comprises study, drawing room and sunroom, both with double doors accessing the garden/terrace, together with a dining room, utility room and cloakroom.
From the hall a door leads into the fantastic kitchen/breakfast/sitting room, again with doors leading onto the terrace.
The bespoke hand-built kitchen provides an array of wall and base units with Silestone worktops, together with space and plumbing for fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wine fridge.
The principal bedroom overlooks the garden, it has a dressing room with a wealth of fitted wardrobes and a large en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, two basins and a bath.
There are four further generously sized bedrooms, the main guest room being en suite. The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower.
OUTSIDE St George House sits in almost one acre of land (STMS). It is approached over a circular gravelled driveway giving ample parking for several cars.
There is a detached double garage with two electronically operated doors. The front garden is stocked with mature lime trees, fruit trees and shrubs.
The main garden is found at the rear of the property, where there are wisteria clad pergolas, mature flowering herbaceous borders and many, varied shrubs.
There is a rose garden, raised vegetable beds and a large lawn. The south facing terrace stretches across the whole of the back of the house.
Divided in two, it catches the sun at all times of the day. To the side of the property is a newly constructed shed, together with a greenhouse and log store.
LOCATION St George House occupies a wonderful position in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscape) in the hamlet of Wissington.
There is a wealth of countryside walks, bridleways and a nature reserve on the doorstep. Nayland village is approximately two miles away.
It is a thriving, historic village which is well served by a riverside village pub, café/deli, village hall, doctor, dentist and hairdresser.
There is a good primary school, with Littlegarth School and Holmwood House School also close by. Fast trains run to London and Norwich from Colchester Station (8 miles).
Stoke by Nayland Golf Resort (2 miles) offers two challenging golf courses, a restaurant, hotel and spa facilities.
DISTANCES Nayland – 2 miles Colchester – 8 miles (London Liverpool Street 50 mins approx) Sudbury – 9 miles Ipswich – 16 miles DIRECTIONS (CO6 4JQ) What3words: ///pressing.belly.engraving PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water and electricity are connected.
Oil-fired central heating system. Mains drainage. Mobile: Ofcom reports good coverage for O2 & EE; Variable for Vodafone & Three.
Broadband: Ofcom reports Superfast Broadband is available at the property. EPC: D Council Tax: Band H. Babergh District Council. Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.
Fixtures and Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.
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