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A truly unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional detached period home, beautifully converted from a former Methodist chapel dating back to the 1870s.
With its striking Gothic-style architecture, remarkable proportions and fascinating history, The Old School House is a home that immediately stands apart.
Understood to have originally been constructed as the Nunns Road Primitive Methodist Chapel in 1873, the property has since been sympathetically converted to create almost 1,900 sq. ft. (176.4 sq.
m.) of versatile accommodation over two floors. The impressive façade, with its distinctive arched windows and entrance, provides an unforgettable first impression.
Step inside and the character continues, with high ceilings, generous room proportions, abundant natural light and original architectural details providing a wonderful reminder of the building's historic past.
At the heart of the home is the spectacular 33ft dual-aspect living room – an exceptional space for entertaining, relaxing and family life.
Further ground-floor accommodation includes a formal dining room, generously proportioned kitchen/breakfast room, separate study, additional sitting room and family bathroom, creating an exceptionally flexible layout for modern living.
Upstairs are four bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom with dramatic proportions, complemented by a modern family bathroom and useful storage.
Outside, the property benefits from a private courtyard and off-road parking, a particularly valuable combination given its convenient position within walking distance of Colchester's historic city centre.
Shops, restaurants, cafés and cultural attractions are all within easy reach, while Colchester Town and Colchester North railway stations provide direct services to London Liverpool Street, making this distinctive home particularly well placed for commuters and city-centre living.
Few homes combine this level of space, architectural character, history and convenience.
From its chapel origins and Gothic detailing to its expansive living accommodation, The Old School House offers the opportunity to own a genuinely individual home with a story stretching back more than 150 years.
Properties with this provenance and individuality rarely come to market. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, character and unique atmosphere of The Old School House.
Reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure that the information contained in these particulars is materially correct; however, any intending purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries and survey as to the accuracy of each statement.
Upon acceptance of an offer, a reservation fee will be required to secure the property, subject to terms and conditions.
Entrance Door To Porch 11'10" x 6'3" (3.61m x 1.91m) Entrance Hall Bathroom 1 8'0" x 5'11" (2.44m x 1.8m) Bathroom 2 10'2" x 7'7" (3.1m x 2.31m) Kitchen / Breakfast Room 11'10" x 18'5" (3.61m x 5.61m) Living Room 33'4" x 4'11" (10.16m x 1.5m) Dining Room 14'10" x 10'2" (4.52m x 3.1m) Office 11'4" x 4'9" (3.45m x 1.45m) Sitting Room 8'2" x 8'4" (2.49m x 2.54m) Bedroom 1 8'2" x 16'4" (2.49m x 4.98m) Bedroom 2 8'6" x 11'11" (2.59m x 3.63m) Bedroom 3 15'5" x 11'11" (4.7m x 3.63m) Bedroom 4 8'0" x 6'7" (2.44m x 2.01m) Disclaimer haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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