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About
Stour Mews is part of our Signature collection and comprises a small development of just three high specification new homes, all offering 4 bedrooms, direct access to the River Stour and the nearby train station.
Plot 1 comprises a stunning open plan lounge / kitchen / breakfast room to the rear of the property with doors from the lounge area to the garden.
There is a second reception room / home office if desired plus a utility room and cloakroom to the ground floor. All of these rooms will be served with underfloor heating.
To the first floor there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom will an en-suite shower room.
The bathroom will have a bath, vanity wash hand basin and WC with an optional* concealed cistern.
Outside Externally there will be a walled rear garden with ample patio and paths, the remainder will be turfed, a double car port and a shared access path providing direct access to the River Stour.
This home is currently in the final stages of construction.
Specification includes KITCHEN AND UTILITY ROOMS • Stylish fully designed fitted kitchens with choice* of door styles • Choice* of feature worktops and optional matching up-stands for kitchen areas • Fully integrated appliances including oven & hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer • Space within utility rooms for washing machine and tumble dryer DECORATION AND FINISHES • Contemporary oak internal doors with chrome furniture • White painted ceilings and options* on wall colour ELECTRICS • Recessed LED down-lighters in all rooms & areas except bedrooms • A generous amount of sockets are installed throughout • Smoke detectors fitted in hallways and landings, dual smoke and heat detector in kitchen • External lights to all access points PLUMBING AND HEATING • Air Source Heat Pump for most efficient heating and water heating • Underfloor heating to ground floor accommodation • Radiators to first floor bedrooms • Tiled floor, splash-backs and shower cubicle in bathrooms and en-suite • Quality white sanitaryware with chrome taps and fitments • Vanity units with basin in Ensuite and Bathroom • Glass shower enclosures are fitted with thermostatic shower control valves EXTERNAL FINISHES • Traditional appearance with red antique bricks • Vertical or horizontal painted boarding • Handmade clay roof tiles • Bespoke timber framed windows and aluminium bi-folds OUTSIDE • Open double car port • Ample patios / paths with attractive paving • Turfed rear garden • Close board fencing and or walled gardens • Permeable driveways • External tap OPTIONAL EXTRAS • Electric car charging point • Flooring other than in bathroom, en suite and ground floor WC, which will be installed as per the standard specification WARRANTY • Each new home at Stour Mews benefits from a 10 year Insurance backed structural warranty • Specific items within the homes have individual warranty periods.
Please refer to the manufacturers' manuals for information as these may require clients to register items with them in order to activate the warranty Location Stour Mews in Bures is part of our Signature collection and offers a fantastic central location within this charming village renowned for its serene ambiance along the River Stour and beautiful countryside.
Residents enjoy easy access to Colchester and Sudbury while the village itself boasts essential amenities including a village shop, delicatessen, two pubs, a doctors' surgery, post office, primary school and a train station with direct links to London Liverpool Street via Marks Tey.
It is an ideal spot for those seeking both tranquility and convenience Directions SatNav - using postcode CO8 5AE Important Information Council Tax Band - TBA Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - TBA Our ref - SAL Maintenance charge - TBA Estate Agent's Note - Please note that images are of plot 2 Stour Mews, which is a mirror image of plot 1.
Please consult with our sales team or the brochure for the full layout and standard specfications of the homes at Stour Mews.
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