5 bed detached house for sale

Mill Lane, Colne Engaine CO6

Guide Price £580,000 - £600,000
Constructed in the early 1900's is this extended and versatile country home that offers an enviable position sat on an elevated plot in the Colne Valley on the outskirts of Colne Engaine!

This impressive and prominent detached residence is a wonderful example of country living with the convenience of access links to major Towns & Cities. Colne Engaine is within 15 minutes of Kelvedon Train Station offering direct train links to London Liverpool Street whilst also being within 25 minutes drive of both Colchester City and Braintree Town. In addition the house is within immediate walking proximity of the Local Primary School, Church, Park, Post Office/Shop & Pub.

The current occupiers have lovingly cherished their home for the last ten years and fell in the love with the idyllic location and vast living accommodation on offer. In their time the owners have replaced all windows and doors, had a new gas boiler fitted, sensor lights to the front and rear of the house, a modern alarm system and an electric roller garage door fitted. The property offers versatile and expansive living space set over two storeys with a wealth of potential for future occupiers to make this house their own. Currently the first floor offers three well appointed bedrooms all with their own bathrooms whilst the downstairs is setup to offer multiple reception rooms. We believe the downstairs may be ideal for independent living for older or younger family members seeking their own space. The current reading room leads to the utility and downstairs wet room, this section of the property may suit as a ground floor bedroom with its own kitchenette and ensuite wet room should it be required.

Entry is gained to this magnificent property via a large porch that provides handy space for shoes and coats. A glazed internal door furthers to the main living room which is an expansive reception room for the whole family to comfortably enjoy together. The living room is connected via an opening to the dining room which sits at the front aspect also. At the rear of the property is a beautifully bright open plan kitchen family room that forms an L shape with space for a dining table as well as a kitchen island. This impressive East facing room is flooded with natural light due to Bi-folding patio doors, multiple Velux style windows and side aspect windows! The kitchen is an extensive size with plenty of work surface on a solid Oak work top and plenty of storage in units at both eye and low levels. The kitchen is beautifully enhanced by the utility room which removes the requirement of bulky white goods in the main living area.

Completing the ground floor is the reading room that is accessible from the kitchen. The current occupiers use this as a second lounge in the winter months however it may be perfect as a ground floor bedroom. It has a vaulted style ceiling, spot lighting and patio doors out onto the newly landscaped patio dining terrace. On the first floor there are three generous bedrooms that all benefit the use of their own ensuite or bathroom. They all enjoy front aspect windows with views over the impressive countryside of the Colne Valley. The main bedroom is a luxurious space that not only boast s large ensuite bathroom but has two dressing rooms/walk in wardrobes!

Externally the property is relatively low maintenance, the driveway is all block paved with natural privacy achieved by an established tree and hedgerow. The main driveway offers parking for up to five vehicles with a further cut out adjacent to the road offering one additional space. A side gate provides access to the rear garden which is half lawn laid and half patio paved. The patio is finished in a trendy grey slab with plenty of space for dining al fresco. The garage has access from the rear and has an electric roller front door. It has a stud wall in the centre to separate it into two separate stores however this could be removed should future owners require it.