5 bed country house for sale

Gutteridge Hall Lane, Weeley, Clacton-On-Sea CO16

Welcome to Gutteridge Hall
***potential equestrian property*** Nestled in picturesque countryside on the outskirts of Weeley, being tucked away at the end of a private lane and entered via an impressive carriage driveway and electric gates.

Gutteridge Hall is a modern 2700 sq ft country home, with five bedroom and set on grounds extending to approximately 6 acres, with outbuildings and garaging. Beautiful features from the original hall, which suffered a fire in the 1700's, can be found throughout and offers a perfect blend of character and contemporary living. This impressive home provides spacious accommodation over two floors and is within easy walking distance to the local railway station to London Liverpool Street and the local Primary School. It is only a short drive to major road links.

The ground floor accommodation is designed for both comfort and practicality, with a traditional lobby leading to an impressive focal staircase in the elegant entrance hall which leads you to the three reception rooms. A magnificent drawing room, with open fire, enjoys expansive views over the main rear and side gardens/potential paddocks. The front-facing sitting room offers a cosy retreat with a feature fireplace. A stunning formal dining room with imposing stone fireplace, enjoys wonderful views over the grounds and a connecting door leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, pantry, utility room and store, making it perfect for entertaining guests and family gatherings. The ground floor also enjoys a newly fitted bathroom. A generous landing opens up to the principal bedroom, and En-suite shower room. Four additional well-proportioned bedrooms are located on this level, along with a family bathroom.

Gardens and Grounds: The outside of this superior home is equally impressive. The property is approached via a carriage drive with electric gates at both ends, offering ample parking for several vehicles. An extensive lawn, bordered by mature trees, sits between the drive and the front ironwork feature railings. The majority of the grounds lie to the rear, making it an ideal space for equestrian use.

Garages and outbuildings: As well as an attached store room and double garage linked to the main house, there is a further separate adjacent triple garage with an external staircase leading to useable space above.

Location: Gutteridge Hall is ideally located in the charming village of Weeley, just 8.3 miles from the seaside coast line of Frinton-On-Sea and benefits from excellent rail connections to Colchester and London (approximately 50 minutes to Liverpool Street). Colchester, the ancient City with a rich history, offers a wide range of shopping, entertainment, and transport options. The area is well-served by numerous outstanding primary and secondary schools, both state and private.

An exceptional opportunity to purchase an impressive family home with huge amounts of further potential, offered with no onward chain

Entrance Hall (6' 0'' x 5' 7'' (1.83m x 1.70m))

Grand Entrance Hall (19' 2'' x 16' 8'' (5.84m x 5.08m))

Drawing Room (20' 2'' x 16' 5'' (6.14m x 5.00m))

Sitting Room (14' 10'' x 12' 0'' (4.52m x 3.65m))

Dining Room (15' 0'' x 15' 0'' (4.57m x 4.57m))

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (23' 5'' x 13' 5'' (7.13m x 4.09m))

Utility Room (11' 5'' x 10' 10'' (3.48m x 3.30m))

Pantry (8' 0'' x 4' 5'' (2.44m x 1.35m))

Lobby (8' 0'' x 7' 0'' (2.44m x 2.13m))

Shower Room (9' 0'' x 6' 0'' (2.74m x 1.83m))

First Floor Landing

Principal Bedroom (20' 0'' x 13' 2'' (6.09m x 4.01m))

En-Suite Shower Room (9' 0'' x 9' 0'' (2.74m x 2.74m))

Bedroom Two (15' 0'' x 15' 0'' (4.57m x 4.57m))

Bedroom Three (14' 5'' x 12' 0'' (4.39m x 3.65m))

Bedroom Four (11' 0'' x 10' 10'' (3.35m x 3.30m))

Bedroom Five (12' 0'' x 10' 0'' (3.65m x 3.05m))

Family Bathroom (10' 0'' x 6' 0'' (3.05m x 1.83m))

Double Garage (17' 10'' x 16' 0'' (5.43m x 4.87m))

Boiler Room (15' 7'' x 13' 11'' (4.75m x 4.24m))

Store Room (14' 0'' x 11' 10'' (4.26m x 3.60m))

Garage One (15' 5'' x 8' 8'' (4.70m x 2.64m))

Garage Two (15' 5'' x 8' 8'' (4.70m x 2.64m))

Garage Three (15' 5'' x 8' 8'' (4.70m x 2.64m))

Barn (60' 10'' x 19' 8'' (18.53m x 5.99m))

First Floor Storage (26' 0'' x 7' 5'' (7.92m x 2.26m))

Gutteridge Hall - Highlights From The Owners

On purchasing Gutteridge Hall in 2017 it was quite clear this home was unloved and stuck in the 1980s. It required refurbishing from top to bottom, as it stands now it is 95 per cent finished and no expense has been spared on materials and only quality products have been used. All the systems within the house and outside of the house have been updated or renewed.

The renovations have been done sympathetically. Many of the features from the original Gutteridge Hall, which dates back several hundred years, have been retained.

Gutteridge Hall is a very peaceful place to live and we have many visitors to the garden which return every year. These include, rabbits, deer, foxes, owls, woodpeckers, buzzards, kestrels, red kites, red legged partridges and more which all roam around the grounds. We have amazing scenery from the front and back of the house and the sun rise and sun set are very special.

We never planned on leaving this house but we both have another ambition to achieve.

Agent's Notes

The main house has undergone improvements via the current owners, some of which are to be completed (if required)
All furniture and ceiling fitments can remain (if required)

- Full fibre optic internet
- CCTV and panic alarms throughout
- Solar panels generating approx £1000 per annum
- Oil fired central heating
- Industrial boiler 4 years old and regularly serviced
- New fowl water treatment System currently being installed
- Re-painted in 2024
- The property has undergone remedial work due to tree subsidence via the insurance company of which all certificates of adequacy can be provided.