5 bed detached house for sale

Wick Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7

Positioned just outside the village of Ardleigh, Bloomfields Barn is an impressive, recently converted, Grade II Listed timber-framed barn offering over 4,000 sq ft of flexible living space arranged over two floors ideal for multi generation living, with an extensive range of outbuildings.

Internally, the main family and entertaining area sits in the centre of this impressive barn, with an incredible double height vaulted ceiling with beautifully exposed beams that add to the overall feel of the space. Mainly open plan, the space has been laid out to include a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast area with an impressive aga and a central breakfast table. This in turn opens into the central family area with a feature double sided fireplace and there are full height Bifold doors to the gardens next to the dining area and the sitting area. There are two further reception rooms, a snug that shares the fireplace from the family room, and a study. There is also a useful utility room, plant room, a cloakroom, and the party room/gym. Of particular note, this wing of the property is ideal for anyone who is looking for multi generation living or needs additional bedrooms. Also to the ground floor there are three well-presented bedrooms, one of which has en suite whilst the other two share a Jack and Jill bathroom. Completing the ground floor is a pantry, a further cloakroom, and a boot room. The principal bedroom suite is on the first floor with a walk-in dressing room and an ensuite.

General
Local Authority: Tendring District Council
Services: Mains water and electricity services are connected. It is heated by a mix of oil and electric heating. Compliant private drainage.
Mobile and Broadband: Our clients have 5G broadband with up to 80 mb of download speed.
Council Tax: Band G
EPC Rating: D

The property is approached by a long shared driveway with gated entrance, which leads around to the many garaging, cart lodge and outbuilding options. Surrounding the barn are the formal or family areas, mainly lawned, with the perfect outdoor kitchen/barbeque area that is covered for use all year round, and a further patio area off the back of the main family area creating the ideal indoor-outdoor living. A courtyard area on the western boundary includes a disused swimming pool and access to the studio annex; fitted with a shower room and a kitchen, it has been used by our clients to provide an occasional holiday let or guest wing.

For those that want animals or are serious horticulturists, there is a number of barns and outbuildings including a poly tunnel, and a further 3.5 acres of grounds which are ideal for grazing or wildflower meadows available by separate negotiation.

One of the barns has a full-size snooker table that can be included in the sale.

In all 1.6 acres.
Further land available by separate negotiation.

The property lies in a peaceful rural setting between the villages of Ardleigh and Langham, and within easy reach of the historic city of Colchester.

Ardleigh has a local shop, a doctor’s surgery and a primary school, while Langham offers further everyday facilities, including a village pub. Colchester city centre is just four miles away, with its choice of shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities.

The area is well connected by road, with the A12 nearby and the A120 within easy reach, providing routes towards Ipswich, Colchester and Stansted Airport. The property is well placed for those that want to be well connected yet be surrounded by country life and with water life only a few miles away.

Distances
Ardleigh 1.3 miles
Colchester 3.8 miles
Manningtree 5.5 miles
Ipswich 16 miles

Nearby Stations
Colchester - main line
Manningtree - main line
Key Locations
Dedham
The Sun Inn
Sailing at Manningtree

Nearby Schools
Ipswich School
Colchester Grammar Schools
Littlegarth
Royal Hospital School, Holbrook