Colchester Road, White Colne, Colchester, CO6 2PP

A beautifully presented, energy-efficient detached home with panoramic views, set in 3.18 acres and exceptional living space.

Description Built in 1999 and set behind electric gates, the property, known as 'Colneridge House', is a striking A-rated four bedroom, detached family home combining traditional architecture with contemporary design.

Occupying about 3 acres, including landscaped gardens and paddocks with separate access, the property enjoys uninterrupted countryside views and is situated in the charming village of White Colne, nestled on the northern banks of the River Colne, around 8 miles from Braintree with a rail service to London Liverpool Street.

The property is entered from the front into a welcoming hall with stairs rising to the first floor.

The kitchen is beautifully appointed with bespoke hardwood cabinetry, granite work surfaces and integrated appliances, including a large fridge, a gas hob, an oven and a ceramic sink.

There is an adjoining breakfast area leading to the light-filled conservatory, with views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.

A well-equipped utility room with matching cabinetry provides space for further appliances and external access.

There is a cosy sitting room with inglenook fireplace and multi-fuel burner, a formal dining room and a study. Upstairs, a spacious central landing leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms.

The principal suite is a dual aspect room with far-reaching views, alongside a dressing area and an en suite featuring both bath and separate shower.

Bedroom two is a double room with extensive fitted wardrobes. Bedroom three benefits from rear-facing views. Bedroom four, though smaller, remains a double room.

A contemporary family shower room with dual basins and a large walk-in shower serves the additional bedrooms.

Outside The property is discreetly positioned back from Colchester Road and approached via a set of electronically-operated gates, opening onto a spacious gravelled driveway and leading to a double garage with an adjoining workshop/store and loft space above.

Next to the double garage is a further shed plus greenhouse. To the side, a charming garden is enclosed by mature hedging, offering privacy and a delightful outlook.

At the rear, a generous paved terrace provides an ideal space for outdoor entertaining, gently descending to an expansive formal lawn and a seating area beside an ornamental pond.

The gardens are beautifully landscaped and thoughtfully planted with a variety of trees, shrubs and hedging, blending into the adjoining paddock.

Extending to about 3 acres, the paddock offers excellent potential for equestrian use and features a productive vegetable garden with a polytunnel.

A separate track provides convenient vehicular access to this area. All in around 3.18 acres. Services Mains services and solar panels connected. Superfast broadband of 85 mgps.

Location The property is situated in the charming village of White Colne, set within a particularly attractive part of north Essex.

Nestled on the northern banks of the River Colne, the property is surrounded by gently rolling countryside and is near Chalkeney Woods famed for its bluebells.

The Colne Valley is crisscrossed by footpaths and is perfect for walkers, dog walkers and equestrian pursuits.

Ideally suited for families, the property is situated less than a mile from Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery.

Additional primary schools can be found in the surrounding villages of Colne Engaine, Chappel, and Pebmarsh.

For secondary education, nearby options include schools in Halstead, Coggeshall and Stanway, while Colchester offers a selection of grammar schools.

Independent schools such as New Hall and Felsted are also within reasonable reach.

Earls Colne village located 1.4 miles away, provides a large Co-op plus two hairdressers, a café, pharmacy, library, GP surgery and two pubs.

Golfers will also enjoy The Essex, a Golf and Country Club located just outside Earls Colne.

Stanway located 6.4 miles away, has a large retail park with three national supermarket chains and other large stores.

Halstead located approximately 3.7 miles to the northwest provides a wide range of shops restaurants and everyday amenities.

Colchester a historic and vibrant city is located 8.3 miles to the east-southeast.

White Colne benefits from excellent transport links, with several nearby railway stations including Chappel and Wakes Colne, offering services to Marks Tey and Sudbury.

Marks Tey Station, around 5.8 miles distant, provides direct connections to London Liverpool Street in around 55 minutes.

The village is well connected by road via Colchester Road, giving access to the A1124 and onward links to the A120 and A12, ensuring efficient travel to nearby towns such as Chelmsford, Braintree, Dunmow, Stansted Airport and the M11.

Square Footage: 2,750 sq ft Acreage: 3.18 Acres