Chantry Drive, Wormingford
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
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Key features
- MODERN DETACHED FAMILY VILLAGE HOME
- FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS - TWO ENSUITE AND FAMILY BATHROOM
- LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, STUDY AND KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
- ACCOMMODATION APPROX. 2,540 SQ FT
- LARGE REAR GARDEN BACKING ONTO VILLAGE PLAYING FIELDS
- GENEROUS OFF STREET PARKING AND DOUBLE GARAGE
- LOCATED IN STOUR VALLEY ON ESSEX/SUFFOLK BORDERS
- PRIVATE AND QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
- DOG AND COUNTRY WALKS AND, CYCLE ROUTES ON YOUR DOORSTEP
- SHORT DRIVE TO MAINLINE STATION
Description
Accommodation includes five double bedrooms, two en-suites, family bathroom, three reception rooms – lounge with feature fireplace overlooking the rear garden, dining room and study, a kitchen/diner with separate utility, double garage and a generous amount off street parking. The rear garden is over 100ft and backs onto the village playing fields and village hall, providing a high level of privacy.
The village has a local farm shop, public house, church and an abundance of dog walks, country walks and cycle rides. Approximately 15 minute drive to Colchester North Station, a direct link and less than an hour into London Liverpool Street
INSIDE
Ground Floor
A generous entrance hall has doors leading to the front dining room – with double doors opening into the rear lounge, study, downstairs cloak room and the large lounge to the rear with working fireplace and doors onto the patio and garden. Also off the hallway is the kitchen/breakfast room with a separate area that can be used as a breakfast or playroom.
The kitchen has an electric range cooker with hob, double oven and grill. There are a range of fitted units, granite work tops, single drainer sink unit with rinse bowl inset with drawers and cupboards beneath. Additional adjacent work surface with appliance storage and drawers and cupboards under, matching range of eye level wall mounted units, a breakfast bar with granite work top - drawers and cupboards beneath. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and tumble dryer.
There is also a separate utility room with plumbing for a washing machine, sink, granite worktops and useful fitted units. The door leads out onto the rear garden.
There is also an extensive built in Sonos sound/speaker system throughout the house that, although currently not active, could easily be reinstated.
First Floor
On the first floor there are five double bedrooms. Immediately at the top of the stairs is the second bedroom with en-suite shower room, with windows out to the rear garden. There is also another double bedroom with fitted wardrobes that faces the rear garden. To the front are two double bedrooms, family bathroom and primary suite with six built in wardrobes leading onto the en-suite shower room.
OUTSIDE
Accessed via a shingle driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles, which leads to a detached double garage. The double garage has been converted into a studio/gymnasium but can easily be put back as a garage. The front garden comprises of a well-tended lawn with various trees. The rear garden which is approximately 100ft, is principally laid to lawn area with sun terrace and various trees and shrubs. There is also a summer house. The garden also backs onto the village green/playing fields.
SETTING THE SCENE
Wormingford is about five miles North West of Colchester and sits on the Essex/Suffolk borders and the edge of the Stour Valley and is well known as an area of outstanding natural beauty, whilst being within constable country and a short drive away from unspoilt countryside surrounding the river. Chantry Drive is secluded, no through roads, set back from the main road and features six exclusive detached homes.
There is a local farm shop offering a variety of local fresh produce including beef, pork, lamb and dairy.
WHATS NEARBY
For everyday needs you are a short drive to the village of West Bergholt with a supermarket, chemist and doctors. The nearby village of Bures has a hair salon, delicatessen and two public houses, which is a leisurely walk from the village via the banks of the River Stour. The picturesque village of Nayland is only a short drive, perfect for lunchtime treat at the riverside village pub.
For a more extensive variety of national and boutique shops, amenities, and services Colchester City Centre is a 20 minute drive and the pretty Suffolk market town of Sudbury is approximately a 25 minute drive.
WITHIN EASY REACH
The A12, giving access to London, Ipswich and Norwich, is located about five miles away. Stansted airport is less than hour.
AGENTS NOTE The vendor has informed us that he has extensive lapsed planning for extensions for an orangery, kitchen, annexe, new garage & drive, that there should be no reason for these to be easily reapproved. Further details on request.
TENURE - Freehold
COUNCIL TAX - G
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Colchester
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water, oil fired central hearing. and mains drainage
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Chantry Drive, Wormingford
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Bures Station2.3 miles
- Chappel & Wakes Colne Station2.8 miles
- Colchester Station4.9 miles
About the agent
Are you keen to move out of London and get more house for your money? Moving to the Colchester area is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle while still being an easy journey from the capital. Colchester is just over 50 minutes into London Liverpool Street and a 45 minute drive to Stansted.
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