4 Bed Detached House For Sale

Walnut Tree Lodge is a historic Dormy house, built in the early 1930's as one of the guest houses which formed the famous East Mersea Golf Club complex. One of seven, it remains in excellent structural condition today. Being unique by the fact that the house boasts views of the River Colne from both the front and rear of the property, Walnut Tree Lodge nestles in a peninsula at the very tip of East Mersea. This stunning four-bedroom chalet sits in an unusually large plot of 1/3 of an acre and is in excellent structural condition throughout, having undergone a host of structural improvements to maintain the integrity of the building by the present owner during the last twenty five years.



The house many unique features, including a front lounge with a bay window, with a traditional open coal fireplace. It has a large sitting room, with a brick hearth and traditional oak beam, housing a high output, ten kilowatt multi fuel stove, leading on to an adjoining well lit conservatory, fitted with underfloor heating, offering uninterrupted views of the river to the rear.



The house has extensive block paving to the front and the rear of the property, offering ample car parking to the front, of up to eight vehicles. There is a double length garage to the left, with heating, lighting, eve storage, and a secure electric roll up garage door. To the right of the property is a large, double length car port, with electric points, and motion sensor lights. The two dormy windows front and rear have been recently completely rebuilt with new insulation, tiling and new felt roofs. The garage also has a new felt roof. The boiler has recently been replaced, serviced regularly, and the system is in excellent working order. There is a new, large capacity oil tank too.



The front and sides of the property have been extensively damp proof injected to make it completely watertight. Additional water activated air bricks have been installed to increase ventilation to the floors and joists. The guttering has been replaced entirely, with extra large capacity channelling and downpipes, to cope with heavy downpours, therefore preventing any damp issues common with properties of this age. The wide channel guttering runs completely around the house, and is in excellent condition.



The bathroom has recently been refitted, and all the associated plumbing is in good order and working well.

The sitting room has a large 10KW Jotul 400 multi fuel stove, capable of heating the entire house in under an hour. The stove acts as the very heart of the house, offering warmth and comfort during chilly evenings. The stove has recently been serviced, and runs quietly and efficiently. At time of installation, a chimney lining was also fitted.



The dining room retains original fireplace.

The three bedrooms upstairs offer views of the river, the river unusually from the top two front bedrooms, can be observed.



The property sits in a delightful spot. There is a small narrow cut through opposite the property which takes you by foot to the popular Cudmore Grove Country Park in 6 minutes. You can also walk past the historic Golf House to the beach within 4 minutes, where there is a seasonal ferry service that operates to Brightlingsea and other villages.



The property is very close to Colchester Oyster Fishery, just a few minutes walk away, reachable fro a short walk along the sea wall, or a complete of minutes walk along the lane. It is possible to purchase, Lobster, oysters and fine seafood plattersto enjoy in the gardens at home with a chilled glass of wine. Positively deliciousThis offers a rather unique and wonderful facility.



The rear of the garden is lined with established trees, the most well-known one is the maiden oak tree which means it has never been pollard. There is also a lovely Walnut Tree which has been trimmed but in good Vigor. This attracts many birds and wildlife which can be viewed from the conservatory and offers a comfy area for relaxing.



The houses were originally built to house the guests visiting the Island and the Golf House, so ideal for entertaining and would have hosted some wonderful parties. This is why the house has a wonderful feel to it.



The roof has been removed to the left-hand side of the property and had an extensive liner installed under the tiles to reduce the wind that blows easterly direction on to the property. The house benefits from double glazing throughout and replaced within the last 8 years the double glazing is in good order. The kit for the double glazing in the conservatory is of particularly good order and the conservatory foundations are 600mm deep which would enable a small extension to be built onto the back if you decide and alternatively an extension can be built to the side of the property in place of the existing double length car port with lighting. Many of the properties have been extended due to the relax building regulations. The house is cosy in the winter months and equally during the summer months the house can be opened up, giving a convincing warm, bright villa feel. The garden backs onto farmland which has the horses.



To the left of the property, you can find an extensive double garage which has had all the wiring replaced with insulation, lighting and space to convert into an office space.



New oil tank recently installed.



Evening shelter area created to protect you from the elements and can sit round a fire pit in the evening enjoying the summer evenings.



Walnut Tree Lodge also has facility for a mooring on Ivy Dock in the river, which was offered at the time the houses were built and can be reinstated. The village envelope is safe from any future building developments.



Th house is commutable to Liverpool St where you can drive, park and be in London within 50 minutes.

No forward chain.



Details as follows:-



FRONT DOOR TO PORCH, tiled floor, door to:



Spacious Hallway, one radiator, stairs to first floor, Door to:



Double glazed door leading to the porch. A double glazed front door leading to:



LOUNGE:

14'92 x 13'7". Double glazed bay window to front, open fireplace with brick and wood mantle, two radiators, door to:



DINING ROOM:

14'3" x 13'6". Double glazed bay window to front, fireplace (blocked off), radiator, wood floor, featured arch window to kitchen giving borrowed light.



SITTING ROOM:

14'1" X 13'1" Attractive brick fireplace with wooden mantle above and inset multi-fuel burner, one radiator, walk through to conservatory:



CONSERVATOIRY:

14'1" X 12'4" Attractive red brick base, tiled floor with under floor heating, UPVC double glazed french door leading to patio area and rear garden



KITCHEN:

13'1" X 12'2" Double glazed bow window to rear, range of matching base and eye level cupboards with inset enamel sink and drainer with mixer tap, gas hob and oven, extractor hood above, one radiator, door to inner lobby:



BATHROOM: Double glazed window to rear, panel enclosed bath with side taps, over bath shower and shower screen, low level WC, wash basin with vanity unit, chrome heated towel rail



CLOAKROOM: Wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled floor and double-glazed window to inner lobby, one radiator



UTILITY AREA: Worktop with enamel sink, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, tiled floor, oil fired boiler for hot water and heating, secure door to front, double glazed door and window to rear, door to tandem length garage with power roll up door, strip lights and power points



FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Access to loft and smoke alarm



MASTER BEDROOM:

17'5" x 11'11' Double glazed window to front, storage to space to eaves and one radiator



BEDROOM TWO:

15'5" x 9'1". Double glazed window to the front, two eaves storage space and one radiator.



BEDROOM THREE:

12' x 6'5". Double glazed window to the rear overlooking hills and peninsular, one radiator



OUTSIDE:

To the front of the property there is a large U-shaped driveway with lawned area to the front enclosed by mature hedging, multiple parking and turning point and door to tandem length garage.



Rear garden has a large block paved patio area, outside tap and security lights, enclosed wooden seating area, retained dwarfed wall leading to lawn with mature oak tree overlooking fields and peninsular.