5 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex CO5

Part of our Signature collection, this impressive Grade II Listed property is in a central location in the sought-after village of Kelvedon, within easy reach of the mainline station.

This wonderful family home is thought to date back to the 1500's and offers accommodation over four floors, with a wealth of charm and character.

Kingsthorpe is a Grade II Listed property set in beautiful established grounds, with a private driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles. This historic property has been extended over the years and is now an impressive family home with up to seven bedrooms.

A characterful front door opens to the central reception hall, with an impressive staircase rising to the first floor and access to all ground floor accommodation. The formal dining room has a bay window to the front, feature fireplace and access down to the cellar.

The cosy sitting room has heavily exposed ceiling timbers and an open fireplace with an attractive red brick surround. Access leads through to the family room where there are double doors to the side leading to the garden. Forming part of the more modern extension is the extensive sitting room, which has an abundance of natural light and double doors to the rear, with an impressive vaulted ceiling and open fireplace with red brick surround.

The kitchen/breakfast room is in-keeping with the property and has multiple windows to the side and rear and door to the rear leading to the garden. There is a working Aga, with a second adjoining gas Aga, a butler sink set into granite work surfaces, and a range of wall and base units. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a cloakroom and a well-equipped utility room.

To the first floor is a central galleried landing which gives access to five double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a bay window to the front, vaulted ceiling and an exposed red brick fireplace. There is a good size built-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a walk-in shower, wash basin and a wc.

The second bedroom could make a perfect guest suite or teenage room, with ensuite facilities. The remainder of the bedrooms are good size with one of them having the wonderful addition of a balcony, which could be used as a study or work from home space.

Accessed from the galleried landing is a staircase rising to the second floor where two further bedrooms can be found, these are versatile spaces and could be ideal storage areas.

Outside
Kingsthorn offers a rare opportunity to purchase a stunning family home in a glorious position in Kelvedon. The property sits on approximately 0.25 of an acre and is approached via private driveway with electric gates. The gravel driveway continues to the rear of the property where there is extensive parking, and this in-turn leads to a double garage with a set of timber electric doors. Adjoining the garage is a good size office which is a versatile space.

The rear garden commences with an extensive patio, with the remainder predominantly laid to lawn with a brick water feature.

Location

Kelvedon is a popular village between Colchester and Chelmsford, with a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants and a library. Kelvedon village is a vibrant community playing host to a wide range of community groups, events and activities throughout the year for all ages. Educational facilities include St Mary's Primary School which Ofsted has rated as 'outstanding' and the property is close to both Honywood and Thurstable secondary schools. Additionally there is King Edward VI Grammar School along with Chelmsford County High for Girls and Colchester Royal Grammar School. Kelvedon is also on the private bus route for a number of independent schools in the area.

The village is bypassed by the A12 which leads to Colchester and Chelmsford and links to the M25 and London. The mainline railway station at Kelvedon is within easy walking distance (journey time to London Liverpool Street approx. 50 minutes).

Directions

Please use the postcode CO5 9AG for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - G
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - tbc
Ref - WIT250199/djn