5 bed detached house for sale

Bouchiers Place, Colchester CO5

Tucked-away in the heart of the picturesque village of Messing, is this spectacular five double bedroom, detached family home. Built in 1997 and beautifully extended in 2018, this stunning house is a fabulous blend of a classic design with a modern twist.

Upon entering you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hall, leading to a well-proportioned sitting room with dual aspect windows, french doors and a log-burner; adjacent is the separate snug and a study/home office; the extended kitchen/dining room with a large island and underfloor heating, offers an incredible space for family entertaining and includes bi-fold doors out to the patio area. Off the kitchen/diner is the utility room with butler sink and a rear door to the garden. The Blackstone kitchen (handmade locally in Earls Colne) is host to an American style fridge / freezer, a full height wine fridge, two integrated ovens, a Quooker boiling tap, a dishwasher and, on the island, a Bora induction vented hob. A well-appointed cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs are five generous bedrooms each with its own built-in storage. There is an en-suite to the main bedroom and a family three-piece bathroom with integrated shower nestled between the bedrooms. The landing is bright and is blessed with views across the countryside.

The rear garden has been landscaped and from the patio there are steps up to a lawn area with mature tree and shrub borders. A pergola sits in one corner and a triple garage to the side has a paved driveway suitable for several vehicles, The garage has one double and one single electric up and over door. Within the garage there are stairs to a first floor with two rooms converted with skylight windows. The front of the property features a brick wall with a stable style gate leading to the paved driveway. There is also a separate lawn area, currently with a cricket net in situ, and further driveway parking for several vehicles.

This beautifully presented extended detached home offers a harmonious blend of modern spaces, comfort, and convenience, making it ideal for family living. To book a viewing please contact James Leigh Property Management

Property Details

Living Room: 5.84m x 4.27m

Kitchen: 5.45m x 5.59m

Dining Area: 4.42m x 6.47m

Utility Room: 2.75m x 1.83m

Snug: 3.00m x 4.27m

Study/Games Room: 2.46m x 4.27m

Double Bedroom One: 5.62m x 4.27m

En-Suite: 2.08m x 2.3m

Double Bedroom Two: 3.13m x 3.61m

Double Bedroom Three: 3.00m x 4.27m

Double Bedroom Four: 2.97m x 3.88m

Double Bedroom Five: 2.77m x 3.61m

Bathroom: 2.97m x 2.39m

Triple Garage: 8.09m x 5.68m

Garage Loft Room: 8.09m x 5.5m

House Size: 230sq.m. (2471sq.ft.)

Plot: 976sq.m. (0.24 acres)

Oil-fired boiler for heating and hot water

Underfloor heating to ground floor areas

Part boarded loft

EV Charge Point

EPC rating: D

Council Tax Band: G (£3,653 p/yr)

Flood Risk: None

Messing is a welcoming village surrounded by stunning views and roaming countryside. With the bonus of being only five minutes from the larger villages of Kelvedon and Feering, it really does give the best of both worlds. Kelvedon has a mainline station with direct trains into London Liverpool Street or to Colchester and Norwich in the opposite direction.

Messing village itself boasts a locally renowned pub, serving great food and regularly hosts events that bring the village together. There is a community run village hall with outside play park also. The village has its very own primary school which has direct links to New Hall private school in Chelmsford. For those looking for nature there is a community orchard, allotments and plentiful wooded walks