Chapel Lane, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex, CO7

Part of our Signature collection, A wonderful conversion of a former chapel into a detached house occupying grounds approaching 3/4 of an acre, in a country lane setting with indoor swimming pool. The Chapel has been extended and improved, with the benefit of UPVC double glazed windows and substantial solar panels generating an income and lowering the running costs. The indoor swimming pool has been beautifully done, whilst the grounds have been landscaped to create a delightful setting as well as enjoying rural views backing onto fields.


The entrance is via a small porch with coats space and cupboard, memorial plaque and door opening through to the magnificent living room - a vast room with 20' vaulted ceiling with exposed roof joists and arch topped UPVC double glazed windows to both elevations. There is wooden flooring with stairs leading up to the mezzanine with a useful storage cupboard beneath.

Double doors lead through to the kitchen/breakfast room, again with a dual aspect with a range of built in shelving with space for a table, whilst the kitchen area itself has roll top work surfaces with cupboard and drawer units under and range of matching cupboards with tiled splash backs. Appliances include an electric hob and oven with extractor hood, integral fridge freezer and dishwasher as well as space for a microwave. A further door leads on to the hallway which meanders its way through the property with a stair flight leading to the first floor and door leading out to the garden.

Three of the bedrooms are found on the ground floor, all able to take a double bed and two of which have built in wardrobes. There is also a large bathroom with bath, separate shower, low level wc, vanity wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

Stairs lead up from the main living room to a mezzanine level where there are exposed ceiling joists and dual aspect creating a useful living space suitable for a variety of uses and enjoying a galleried view down to the main living room. A separate staircase leads off the hallway up to a spacious landing with eaves storage cupboards and door leading through to the main bedroom. There are skylight windows to side as well as UPVC double glazed window to rear with views over the countryside. There is a shower room with range of fitted vanity units providing storage, wash hand basin, toilet and corner tiled shower cubicle.

Pool room
A link from the main dwelling provides a hallway with door leading to outside and various doors opening in to the pump room/utility. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. A door opens through to the main pool room housing a tiled heated swimming pool measuring 28' x 12'9" which we understand has a maximum depth of 6'. The pool has a tiled surround with space at one end for furnishings and a range of French doors and windows open to the garden.

Outside
The Chapel is approached from Chapel Lane through an electric gated entrance with large shingle driveway affording ample parking leading down to a detached single garage-22' x 11' with opening doors, power and light connected.

A private garden is found overlooked by The Chapel and swimming pool with paved terrace and patio area. There is an abundance of shrub beds and borders, lawns and established trees.

On the other side of the property are further grounds enclosed by post and rail fencing with a paved area and pathway through arbour. There are a variety of shrubs and timber storage shed.

In total the gardens and grounds extend to 0.789 of an acre.


Location

The Chapel is situated along a quiet country lane in the pleasant village of Great Bromley affording a semi-rural location. There are shopping facilities nearby for day to day needs and the neighbouring village of Elmstead Market offers further shopping facilities. The city centre is also a short driveway providing a more varied range of national outlet stores.

The A120 can be accessed for the A12 and London bound towards the M25 and the neighbouring villages of Great Bentley and Alresford offer rail links to London's Liverpool Street.

Directions

Please use the postcode CO7 7JT for SatNav.

Important Information

Important Information
Council Tax Band - F
Services - Mains water & Electricity are connected to the property. Heating is via Oil fired boilers and there is a Sewage treatment plant on site for drainage
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - D
Our ref - COL240535/KID

Agents note
There are an extensive array of solar panels on the roof of The Chapel generating electricity for the property as well as income, having a positive effect in lowering the running costs.