Country house for sale in Frating Road, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex CO7

Delightful and tastefully extended Grade II detached cottage offering period features and spacious, versatile accommodation. Set on a generous plot of half an acre (subject to survey), this charming property offers four reception rooms, four double bedrooms and a double garage and workshop.

Set behind electric wrought iron gates, this timber framed, part-thatched cottage, is Grade II listed; with original parts dating back to the 16th century. A gravel driveway - lined with trees - sweeps past the house leading to a detached double garage with ample room for parking. The landscaped front garden is well-manicured, and a stone pathway winds its way to the front door. This extended home offers four reception rooms and four double bedrooms and a wealth of period charm across the two floors with original features including exposed timbers, brickwork and an inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam.
The bespoke, country-style kitchen boasts both granite and solid wood worktops, solid wood units, a double Butler sink and space for a dual fuel range oven set within a brick chimney alcove. The part-vaulted ceiling and slate flooring provide the room with additional character charm and the room is further complemented by a walk-in larder and separate utility room. Double doors lead from the kitchen onto the secluded terrace, making this an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining - with the uninterrupted field views adding to the feeling of peace and tranquillity. This country home offers two staircases, at either end of the property - one leading to the two inter-connecting, double bedrooms in the original part of the house, the other leading to the remaining rooms. Set within a beautifully landscaped plot, backing onto fields with far-reaching views, the garden offers a courtyard area with ornamental pond, terrace with covered barbeque area and lawns. Mature trees and shrubs complete these stunning grounds.<br /><br />

Living Room (4.5m x 4.17m (14' 9" x 13' 8"))

Front door into living room. Windows to front and rear aspects. Inglenook fireplace and exposed beams. Radiator.

Dining Room (4.14m x 4.11m (13' 7" x 13' 6"))

Windows to front and rear aspects. Exposed beams. Radiator.

Lobby (1.57m x 1.07m (5' 2" x 3' 6"))

Door leading to stairs to the first floor, accessing bedrooms 3 and 4.

Utility Room (2.16m x 1.68m (7' 1" x 5' 6"))

Matching wall and base units. Space for fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Slate flooring. Door through to:

Bathroom (1.96m x 1.7m (6' 5" x 5' 7"))

Obscure window to side aspect. Low-level WC, vanity unit with inset wash-hand basin and bath with mains shower over. Built-in cupboard housing oil boiler (one of two serving the property). Upright towel radiator.

Larder (1.37m x 0.94m (4' 6" x 3' 1"))

Walk-in larder.

Kitchen (5.38m x 3.53m (17' 8" x 11' 7"))

Two windows to side aspect and double doors to rear aspect. Slate flooring. Range of matching eye-level and base units with granite and solid wood worktops. Double Butler sink with brass taps and additional Butler sink with brass taps. Space for range oven. Vaulted ceiling. Space for American-style fridge / freezer and microwave. Space for breakfast table.

Study (3.35m x 3.25m (11' 0" x 10' 8"))

Windows to front and side aspects. L-shaped.

Bar / Garden Room (3.56m x 1.93m (11' 8" x 6' 4"))

Double doors opening onto courtyard with ornamental pond. Bar area.

Entrance Hall (2.87m x 2.46m (9' 5" x 8' 1"))

Stairs to first floor. Cupboard under stairs. Radiator.

Cloakroom (1.1m x 1.1m (3' 7" x 3' 7"))

Low-level WC and wash-hand basin. Second oil boiler. Tiled flooring.

Sitting Room (4.62m x 3.78m (15' 2" x 12' 5"))

Windows to both side aspects. Brick fireplace. Radiator. (Currently used as a downstairs bedroom)

Landing (3.18m x 2.74m (10' 5" x 9' 0"))

Built-in cupboard.

Principal Bedroom (4.62m x 3.53m (15' 2" x 11' 7"))

(Restricted headroom). Windows to both side aspects. Door through to:

Ensuite To Principal (2.84m x 0.94m (9' 4" x 3' 1"))

(Restricted headroom). Walk-in shower, low-level WC and wash-hand basin set into vanity unit. Shaving point.

Bedroom Two (4.17m x 4.06m (13' 8" x 13' 4"))

(Restricted headroom) Windows to front and side aspects. Radiator. Built-in cupboard. Low door leading to crawl space through to bedroom four.

Nursery (2.34m x 1.73m (7' 8" x 5' 8"))

Window to side aspect.

Bathroom (2.29m x 1.85m (7' 6" x 6' 1"))

Window to side aspect. Shower cubicle with mains shower, pedestal wash-hand basin, panelled bath and low level WC. Radiator.

Bedroom Three (4.2m x 4.14m (13' 9" x 13' 7"))

(Restricted headroom) Windows to front and side aspects. Exposed beams. Door through to:

Bedroom Four (4.4m x 4.14m (14' 5" x 13' 7"))

(Restricted headroom) Window to front aspect. Low door leading to crawl space through to bedroom two in the new part of the building. Exposed beams.

Outside

Electric gates leading to a gravel driveway. Garden, with mature trees, enclosed by panel fencing. Courtyard with ornamental pond. Covered barbeque area. Flagstone and block paving.
Double wooden garage, shed and workshop. Far-reaching field views.

Services

We understand water, electricity and mains drainage are supplied to the property.

Agents Note

We understand there is a right of way across the front of the property, which once led to a chapel. The chapel is no longer in existence and the right of way has remained unused for the last 25 years.

Broadband And Mobile Availability

Broadband and Mobile Data supplied by Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker.
Broadband: At time of writing there is Standard and Ultrafast broadband availability.
Mobile: At time of writing it is likely there is EE, O2 and Vodafone mobile availability.