4 bed detached house for sale

Ballast Quay Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex CO5

Occupying a delightful position with attractive aspect a substantial four bedroom detached house, of some stature, offering well planned flexible accommodation set within a good size mature plot with off road parking for numerous vehicles and useful detached double width garage.

Entrance door to reception hall with solid oak flooring, stair flight to first floor with storage cupboard under and there is a cloakroom with low level WC and wash basin.

The spacious lounge has an open fire with attractive surround and display mantle and there are French doors opening onto the conservatory with lovely views over the garden.

The well planned accommodation includes a separate dining room and useful study with dual aspect windows. The kitchen has fitted work surfaces with inset one and a half bowl sink and water softener and there is a bottled gas four ring hob with oven under and warming drawer to one side. There is a useful breakfast bar and door opening onto the rear garden.

On the first floor is an access to insulated and part boarded loft space with ladder and a cupboard housing a large hot water tank.

Bedroom one has a comprehensive range of fitted bedroom furniture and there is an en suite shower room with tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and low level WC.

There are three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom with suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, low level WC, panelled bath and part tiled walls.

Outside
The property occupies a lovely position towards the centre of the gardens and there is a driveway providing off road parking for a number of cars giving access to the detached double width garage with eaves storage space.

To the rear of the garage is a general storage area with oil tank.

There are good sized and well stocked gardens to the rear and one side, providing lovely areas for alfresco dining including gravelled and circular patio areas, flowerbeds, wildlife garden, decked area and useful potting shed and greenhouse. There is an outside oil fired boiler and the garden provides a delightful setting to the property.

Location

The property occupies a wonderful position in this highly regarded village close to local countryside walks, waterfront and the popular Whalebone Inn Public House. Mersea Island with its waterfront beaches, sailing and seafood is within comfortable driving distance as is Colchester city centre with its excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants and railway station.

Directions

Please use postcode CO5 7DB for Satnav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - F
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC Rating - tbc
Ref - Ref – COL260382/gb

Agents Note
We understand from the current vendors that there are solar panels which assist greatly in lowering the running costs of this charming home.