House For Sale £900,000
As the sun sets over the panoramic farmland to the rear, you cannot help but take a dip in the pool, sit back and relax while taking in the breath taking countryside views. With four/five bedrooms and generous living spaces, is this that special family home in the country you have been dreaming of?
This extended four/five bedroom executive detached house is located on a plot approaching a quarter of an acre within the Village of Horsley Cross just South of Manningtree Town Centre.
Further features include, a spacious opened planning living area with living room/home theatre, kitchen/breakfast room and dining room with bi folding doors to the rear garden. Furthermore, the ground floor offers a study/bedroom five, gym/garden room with sauna and indoor hot tub, cloakroom and utility room. To the first floor there is a master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally the house benefits from ample off road parking to the front and a generous extra wide detached garage and a wall mounted EV charger. As mentioned, this family home sits on a plot approaching a quarter of an acre with a 71' x 55' (21.64m x 16.76m) west facing rear garden backing onto the open countryside which includes the swimming pool, paved patio area and artificial turf.
Despite only being built in 2016 by renowned Roman Homes, the current owners have spared no expense during their tenure, creating a contemporary living space in the rural countryside of north Essex. Whether it’s the European kitchen/breakfast room with built in Bosch appliances, the central spine floating staircase with frameless glass balustrade, the gym/garden room with dual aspect bi folding doors opening up on the rear garden, the spacious living room with feature gas fireplace or the master bedroom with cinema screen and projector, this home is truly one of a kind and must be seen to be believed, just be sure to bring your swimwear.
The improvements aren't only skin deep, the current owners have also made several improvements to the homes energy efficiency and security in recent years with the addition of solar panels, heat pump, underfloor heating and a Ring Doorbell to name a few.
As previously mentioned, the house is located in the Village of Horsley Cross where the nearby Village of Bradfield is just over a 3 minute drive away with its Post Office and village store, primary school and public houses, whilst Manningtree High School is under three miles away. Nearby, is the picturesque village of Mistley with its historic quayside, Georgian houses and Mistley Towers, site of the Robert Adams designed 18th century church, now part of English Heritage. A few miles away is Manningtree, located at the head of the River Stour and still displaying its historical heritage as a prosperous town for wool and cloth. Famous for its swans, sailing barges and brewing, it offers a wide range of restaurants, antique and craft shops, gastro pubs and inns as well as a supermarket.
Although enjoying a rural location, Horsley Cross is well connected to major towns and cities by the A120 (A12), giving fast and easy access to Colchester, Ipswich and the international Port of Harwich. The area is served by railway stations at Mistley and Manningtree, with regular services to London Liverpool Street which is just over an hour travelling time. Furthermore, Stansted Airport can be found just over an hour away via the A12 and A120 or by rail.
This picturesque part of Essex is great for outdoor activities so you can take the family out, walk the dog or simply step back in time and absorb the places Constable knew and loved including Flatford Mill, a Grade 1 listed watermill and the inspirational location for famous works such as the Hay Wain.
Within easy reach is Colchester, Britains oldest recorded City featuring historic buildings such as Colchester Castle, which houses some of the most important Roman finds in Britain. Today Colchester is a thriving modern centre, home to Colchester Royal Grammar School which enjoys a reputation for academic excellence, as well as museums, theatres and galleries including first site, a contemporary visual art gallery. It also offers excellent shopping, from well known stores to quiet lanes of smaller specialist outlets and award winning restaurants and gastro pubs, including those at the nearby Mersea Island which is home to the famous Colchester Native oysters.
Also a short drive away is Ipswich, situated at the head of the River Orwell and home to a wide range of attractions including shops, bars and restaurants which line the attractive Waterfront Haven Marina. There are historic buildings, parks and museums all within a few minutes stroll of each other, as well as the weekly Cornhill and Ipswich outdoor markets and cultural venues which offer everything from classical concerts to contemporary art.
Distances - Manningtree Town Centre can be found just three miles away and offers a wide range of restaurants, shops, public houses and a supermarket. The A120 trunk road is approximately one and a half miles away and gives access to Harwich with its International Port and the market town of Colchester. Harwich, Colchester and Ipswich are located 10 miles, 15 miles and 16 miles away respectively.
This extended four/five bedroom executive detached house is located on a plot approaching a quarter of an acre within the Village of Horsley Cross just South of Manningtree Town Centre.
Further features include, a spacious opened planning living area with living room/home theatre, kitchen/breakfast room and dining room with bi folding doors to the rear garden. Furthermore, the ground floor offers a study/bedroom five, gym/garden room with sauna and indoor hot tub, cloakroom and utility room. To the first floor there is a master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally the house benefits from ample off road parking to the front and a generous extra wide detached garage and a wall mounted EV charger. As mentioned, this family home sits on a plot approaching a quarter of an acre with a 71' x 55' (21.64m x 16.76m) west facing rear garden backing onto the open countryside which includes the swimming pool, paved patio area and artificial turf.
Despite only being built in 2016 by renowned Roman Homes, the current owners have spared no expense during their tenure, creating a contemporary living space in the rural countryside of north Essex. Whether it’s the European kitchen/breakfast room with built in Bosch appliances, the central spine floating staircase with frameless glass balustrade, the gym/garden room with dual aspect bi folding doors opening up on the rear garden, the spacious living room with feature gas fireplace or the master bedroom with cinema screen and projector, this home is truly one of a kind and must be seen to be believed, just be sure to bring your swimwear.
The improvements aren't only skin deep, the current owners have also made several improvements to the homes energy efficiency and security in recent years with the addition of solar panels, heat pump, underfloor heating and a Ring Doorbell to name a few.
As previously mentioned, the house is located in the Village of Horsley Cross where the nearby Village of Bradfield is just over a 3 minute drive away with its Post Office and village store, primary school and public houses, whilst Manningtree High School is under three miles away. Nearby, is the picturesque village of Mistley with its historic quayside, Georgian houses and Mistley Towers, site of the Robert Adams designed 18th century church, now part of English Heritage. A few miles away is Manningtree, located at the head of the River Stour and still displaying its historical heritage as a prosperous town for wool and cloth. Famous for its swans, sailing barges and brewing, it offers a wide range of restaurants, antique and craft shops, gastro pubs and inns as well as a supermarket.
Although enjoying a rural location, Horsley Cross is well connected to major towns and cities by the A120 (A12), giving fast and easy access to Colchester, Ipswich and the international Port of Harwich. The area is served by railway stations at Mistley and Manningtree, with regular services to London Liverpool Street which is just over an hour travelling time. Furthermore, Stansted Airport can be found just over an hour away via the A12 and A120 or by rail.
This picturesque part of Essex is great for outdoor activities so you can take the family out, walk the dog or simply step back in time and absorb the places Constable knew and loved including Flatford Mill, a Grade 1 listed watermill and the inspirational location for famous works such as the Hay Wain.
Within easy reach is Colchester, Britains oldest recorded City featuring historic buildings such as Colchester Castle, which houses some of the most important Roman finds in Britain. Today Colchester is a thriving modern centre, home to Colchester Royal Grammar School which enjoys a reputation for academic excellence, as well as museums, theatres and galleries including first site, a contemporary visual art gallery. It also offers excellent shopping, from well known stores to quiet lanes of smaller specialist outlets and award winning restaurants and gastro pubs, including those at the nearby Mersea Island which is home to the famous Colchester Native oysters.
Also a short drive away is Ipswich, situated at the head of the River Orwell and home to a wide range of attractions including shops, bars and restaurants which line the attractive Waterfront Haven Marina. There are historic buildings, parks and museums all within a few minutes stroll of each other, as well as the weekly Cornhill and Ipswich outdoor markets and cultural venues which offer everything from classical concerts to contemporary art.
Distances - Manningtree Town Centre can be found just three miles away and offers a wide range of restaurants, shops, public houses and a supermarket. The A120 trunk road is approximately one and a half miles away and gives access to Harwich with its International Port and the market town of Colchester. Harwich, Colchester and Ipswich are located 10 miles, 15 miles and 16 miles away respectively.
