4 Bed Detached House For Sale

Part of our Signature collection, this charming Grade II Listed cottage is thought to date back to 1750, offering a wealth character throughout. Once home to the village post office and shop, this space is now a beautiful reception room.


The property is in the popular semi-rural village of Tolleshunt D'Arcy and benefits from three/four reception rooms, four/five bedrooms, ample off-road parking and a generous garden.



To the rear of the property is a spacious and welcoming entrance hall, with various storage cupboards and an attractive exposed red brick cupboard housing the oil fired boiler.

The first reception room is the formal dining room which is located at the front of the property, with a window to the side. The well-appointed kitchen has been upgraded by the current owners, with a ceramic sink inset to a granite worktop, and a range of shaker style units with display cupboards. There are exposed beams and characterful original doors which in turn lead to the living room. This well-proportioned room has a window to the rear, exposed wooden beams, and a large inset log burner. This leads to the sitting room, which was once the shop and has large double bay window and a door to the front. This leads to the footpath and a separate door to the side with access to the courtyard garden.

Off the inner hallway is the large utility room, with a ceramic sink, range of units, and space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and a fridge freezer. There is a ground floor shower room comprising of a window to the front, shower cubicle, W.C and a vanity wash hand basin.

Set to the rear of the property is a further reception room which could be used as a double bedroom, with a window to the front and exposed red brick inglenook fireplace with inset log burner.

On the first floor are four good size bedrooms and the family bathroom. Bedroom one has a window to the rear with built-in wall to wall wardrobes. The second and third bedrooms are both good size double rooms, with bedroom four a single room or potential study space. Concluding the first floor accommodation is the large bathroom with a bath and shower.

Outside
There is a private courtyard garden which is an ideal space for a morning coffee. There is parking directly to the rear of the property with further parking available, and an enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn. There is also a summerhouse and shed to remain.




Location

Tolleshunt D'Arcy is a small rural village within easy reach of Colchester and Maldon. Although enjoying a rural location the property is still easily accessible to the A12 trunk road, which leads to Colchester and East Anglia and to the south, Chelmsford, M25 and London. The nearest railway stations are Kelvedon 5.3 miles/Witham 5.5 miles which have a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street.

The surrounding countryside offers a variety of outdoor pursuits with excellent walking and cycling. For sailing enthusiasts, nearby Tollesbury and Maldon provide a variety of facilities. There are also some fine golf courses found in the region.


Directions

Please use the postcode CM9 8TF for SatNav.


Important Information

Council Tax Band - E
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating
Tenure - Freehold
EPC exempt
Ref - WIT250350/DJN

Agents note
The current vendors also own a telephone exchange which is positioned behind the property which is accessed via a footpath. This building is available by separate negotiation, for further information please speak to a member of the Witham office.