House For Sale £1,500,000
'Folley Lodge’ is a stunning and spacious five bedroom detached Victorian family home, approaching nearly 6,500ft with a flexible use of internal space and outbuildings. Located on one of the most desirable roads on Mersea Island within the anchorage area, and presented to an extremely high standard throughout, this really is one of a kind.
Mersea Island is located to the south of Colchester, positioned between the River Blackwater and Colne Estuary. Mersea has a great deal to offer including a popular primary school, superb seafood restaurants such as the well renowned 'Company Shed' and 'Oyster Bar' as well as the ever popular 'Coast Inn'. The Island has an excellent sailing community and is famed for its yacht and sailing clubs and beautiful beach/country walks.
The current owners have certainly added luxury and timeless design to this family home. This grand and imposing property is fitted with the latest 'Savant Pro' smart home system, 'Rako' automated lighting, underfloor heating and optional air conditioning. Finished with space in mind throughout, from its open plan kitchen/diner/family room to its opulent principal master suite.
The accommodation: What to expect from this property is made very apparent as you first walk through the oversized glass pivot door into this state of the art, deluxe home. The kitchen, named ‘The Tillingham’, is one of Davonports more traditional shaker style kitchens with the emphasis on quality. The kitchen is to include Sub-Zero fridge/freezers, gas and electric Aga cooker as well as the stylish seating area. Open plan through to a further seating area, this is the perfect place to socialise with friends or spend time with your family.
Carry on through to the inner hallway, with feature fireplace and stunning décor leading you through to the staircase, this is complete with a gorgeous hand made oak wine cellar. The ground floor is complete with three reception rooms, two currently used as stylish lounge spaces, one with a gas fire and one with a log burner, while the third has been wonderfully fitted with a range of furniture making this the perfect play room for any child. There is a separate utility room with drying room, and a W.C. To complete the accommodation on the ground floor.
Up to the first floor, the substantial and well lit landing area offers access to all the bedrooms and bathrooms on this floor. Starting with the substantial master suite, with great views over the rear garden as well as offering sea views. This bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities and a fully fitted dressing room.
Bedrooms two, three, four are all king size, and five is a double, presented to a very good standard, with large windows allowing for plenty of natural light in. There is a private study to the front of the house. The family bathroom is of ample size and complete shower, WC and a unique triple wash basin.
Outside, the property is approached via a large driveway, this leads to a garage at the rear, measuring 7.25m x 5.76m, for use an optional cinema room or self contained annex above, accessed via an internal staircase. The detached pool house is found to the rear of the property. There is an additional room to the rear of this, with plans for a home gym but allowing flexibility of use.
The beautiful garden is a great space for entertaining, mainly laid to lawn, completely private and enclosed by trees with its own irrigation system. There is a stunning patio area leading out from the kitchen, as well as a pergola and patio adjacent to the pool house.
Agents Note: The vendor has advised that the property is equipped with Cat6 and Cat6a cabling
Ground floor
Entrance Hallway
Drawing Room
4.87m x 4.28m (16' 0" x 14' 1")
Sitting Room
4.30m x 3.85m (14' 1" x 12' 8")
Third Reception/Play Room
6.34m x 3.62m (20' 10" x 11' 11")
Kitchen/Diner/Family Room
11.92m x 6.63m (39' 1" x 21' 9")
Utility Room
4.83m x 4.82m (15' 10" x 15' 10") (l-Shaped)
Laundry Room
2.29m x 2.04m (7' 6" x 6' 8")
Cloakroom
2.01m x 1.60m (6' 7" x 5' 3")
First floor
Landing
6.46m x 2.41m (21' 2" x 7' 11")
Principal Bedroom
6.63m x 3.64m (21' 9" x 11' 11")
En-Suite
4.68m x 3.78m (15' 4" x 12' 5")
Dressing Room
4.98m x 3.06m (16' 4" x 10' 0")
Second Bedroom
4.48m x 3.75m (14' 8" x 12' 4")
Third Bedroom
4.30m x 3.98m (14' 1" x 13' 1")
Fourth Bedroom
4.31m x 3.84m (14' 2" x 12' 7")
Fifth Bedroom
3.79m x 2.20m (12' 5" x 7' 3")
Sixth Bedroom
2.90m x 2.51m (9' 6" x 8' 3")
Family Bathroom
2.85m x 2.14m (9' 4" x 7' 0")
Garage
7.25m x 5.76m (23' 9" x 18' 11")
Cinema Room
7.25m x 5.76m (23' 9" x 18' 11")
Swimming Pool
12.14m x 6.02m (39' 10" x 19' 9")
Gym/Games Room
10.38m x 6.93m (34' 1" x 22' 9")
Disclaimer
These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers. Neither Knight West Limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.
Mersea Island is located to the south of Colchester, positioned between the River Blackwater and Colne Estuary. Mersea has a great deal to offer including a popular primary school, superb seafood restaurants such as the well renowned 'Company Shed' and 'Oyster Bar' as well as the ever popular 'Coast Inn'. The Island has an excellent sailing community and is famed for its yacht and sailing clubs and beautiful beach/country walks.
The current owners have certainly added luxury and timeless design to this family home. This grand and imposing property is fitted with the latest 'Savant Pro' smart home system, 'Rako' automated lighting, underfloor heating and optional air conditioning. Finished with space in mind throughout, from its open plan kitchen/diner/family room to its opulent principal master suite.
The accommodation: What to expect from this property is made very apparent as you first walk through the oversized glass pivot door into this state of the art, deluxe home. The kitchen, named ‘The Tillingham’, is one of Davonports more traditional shaker style kitchens with the emphasis on quality. The kitchen is to include Sub-Zero fridge/freezers, gas and electric Aga cooker as well as the stylish seating area. Open plan through to a further seating area, this is the perfect place to socialise with friends or spend time with your family.
Carry on through to the inner hallway, with feature fireplace and stunning décor leading you through to the staircase, this is complete with a gorgeous hand made oak wine cellar. The ground floor is complete with three reception rooms, two currently used as stylish lounge spaces, one with a gas fire and one with a log burner, while the third has been wonderfully fitted with a range of furniture making this the perfect play room for any child. There is a separate utility room with drying room, and a W.C. To complete the accommodation on the ground floor.
Up to the first floor, the substantial and well lit landing area offers access to all the bedrooms and bathrooms on this floor. Starting with the substantial master suite, with great views over the rear garden as well as offering sea views. This bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities and a fully fitted dressing room.
Bedrooms two, three, four are all king size, and five is a double, presented to a very good standard, with large windows allowing for plenty of natural light in. There is a private study to the front of the house. The family bathroom is of ample size and complete shower, WC and a unique triple wash basin.
Outside, the property is approached via a large driveway, this leads to a garage at the rear, measuring 7.25m x 5.76m, for use an optional cinema room or self contained annex above, accessed via an internal staircase. The detached pool house is found to the rear of the property. There is an additional room to the rear of this, with plans for a home gym but allowing flexibility of use.
The beautiful garden is a great space for entertaining, mainly laid to lawn, completely private and enclosed by trees with its own irrigation system. There is a stunning patio area leading out from the kitchen, as well as a pergola and patio adjacent to the pool house.
Agents Note: The vendor has advised that the property is equipped with Cat6 and Cat6a cabling
Ground floor
Entrance Hallway
Drawing Room
4.87m x 4.28m (16' 0" x 14' 1")
Sitting Room
4.30m x 3.85m (14' 1" x 12' 8")
Third Reception/Play Room
6.34m x 3.62m (20' 10" x 11' 11")
Kitchen/Diner/Family Room
11.92m x 6.63m (39' 1" x 21' 9")
Utility Room
4.83m x 4.82m (15' 10" x 15' 10") (l-Shaped)
Laundry Room
2.29m x 2.04m (7' 6" x 6' 8")
Cloakroom
2.01m x 1.60m (6' 7" x 5' 3")
First floor
Landing
6.46m x 2.41m (21' 2" x 7' 11")
Principal Bedroom
6.63m x 3.64m (21' 9" x 11' 11")
En-Suite
4.68m x 3.78m (15' 4" x 12' 5")
Dressing Room
4.98m x 3.06m (16' 4" x 10' 0")
Second Bedroom
4.48m x 3.75m (14' 8" x 12' 4")
Third Bedroom
4.30m x 3.98m (14' 1" x 13' 1")
Fourth Bedroom
4.31m x 3.84m (14' 2" x 12' 7")
Fifth Bedroom
3.79m x 2.20m (12' 5" x 7' 3")
Sixth Bedroom
2.90m x 2.51m (9' 6" x 8' 3")
Family Bathroom
2.85m x 2.14m (9' 4" x 7' 0")
Garage
7.25m x 5.76m (23' 9" x 18' 11")
Cinema Room
7.25m x 5.76m (23' 9" x 18' 11")
Swimming Pool
12.14m x 6.02m (39' 10" x 19' 9")
Gym/Games Room
10.38m x 6.93m (34' 1" x 22' 9")
Disclaimer
These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers. Neither Knight West Limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.
