Blackwater House, Abberton Road, Colchester, CO5 7AW

Part of our signature collection is this extended 4 bedroom detached house with potential annexe situated in a delightful setting on the edge of Abberton Cricket Ground with commanding views to the rear towards Mersea Island.

The property has single storey rear and side additions with an extra living room with shower room designed to form an annexe if required.

The house benefits from gas fired heating and double glazed windows and a double garage with electric door.

An entrance door opens to a central entrance hall with stairflight to first floor with storage cupboard beneath and a cloakroom with toilet and wash basin.

At the front of the house is a good-sized fitted study, separate dining room with projecting bay window.

At the rear is the main sitting room with dual aspect including french doors out to the extensive rear terrace. At the centre of the room is a fireplace with wood burning stove.

The kitchen/breakfast room has been extended and is the heart of the house beautifully appointed with quartz worksurfaces with cupboard and drawer units beneath and inset double bowl butlers sink and range of matching wall mounted cupboards.

Appliances include a 7 ring gas hob with extraction hood above, two double ovens with grills, integral fridge and freezer, integral dishwasher.

There is a small sink with instant boiling water tap and travertine polished tiled flooring.

A door leads through to the extended utility with worksurface and sink at one end with plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and space for a tumble dryer and additional refrigeration.

There is a gas fired boiler and door leading out to the rear.

Finally on the ground floor with access via double doors from the kitchen is an air conditioned living space with vaulted ceiling and triple aspect end to take advantage of the fine views over countryside towards Mersea.

French doors lead out to the side and the room was designed to create an independent annexe for a relative with at the far end a door through to an en suite wet room with shower area, wash basin and toilet.

On the first floor is the landing with airing cupboard.

The principal bedroom has commanding views towards Mersea Island and a door through to an en suite with jacuzzi bath, walk in shower cubicle, vanity unit with wash basin and a toilet.

The second bedroom has views to the front over Abberton Cricket ground, whilst at the rear of the property are two further double bedrooms, bath enjoying the commanding views over countryside towards Mersea Island.

At the end of the landing is the main bathroom with a corner shower end jacuzzi bath, vanity unit with built in storage and wash basin as well as a toilet.

Outside The property is approached along a private track along the edge of Abberton Cricket Club and leads to a block paved drive with ample parking and a detached double garage with power and light, window and door to side and an electric roller door to the front.

A side gate passes a shed and continues round to the rear of the house.

Along the rear of the property is an extensive paved terrace, tiered with curved steps down to lawns with shrubs and a picket fence running along the rear to keep the open aspect over the countryside towards Mersea.

Location The property is found on the border of Fingringhoe and Abberton alongside the latter’s cricket ground.

The village has a primary school and village community shop with the main road proving access between Colchester and Mersea Island.

Both villages are highly regarded for their appeal to wildlife with Abberton Reservoir and Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve.

Fingringhoe also has a primary school, church and popular public house/restaurant.

Colchester offers wider shopping and amenities associated with a small city with numerous supermarkets, retail parks alongside the historic city centre.

Colchester has many sports facilities and coastal access for sailing is found on Mersea Island.

Colchester has two railway stations with Colchester North offering mainline services to London Liverpool Street well under the hour.

Directions Please use postcode CO5 7AW – entering the cricket ground the property will be the fourth on the left hand side.

Important Information Services – mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property.

EPC rating – C Council Tax band – G Tenure – Freehold Agents Note There is an additional triangular piece of land by the entrance to the cricket ground which is owned by the vendor of Blackwater House and will be conveyed to the new owners.

Blackwater House and Oyster Lodge are responsible for the cost of maintenance of this parcel of land.

The properties alongside the cricket ground along with the cricket club are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the private road.