
Colchester Road, Mount Bures, Bures

- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- 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.
Freehold
Key features
- Detached Cottage with modern extension
- Period features in older part of property
- Approx plot size of 1.1 acres
- Large vaulted sitting room
- Dining Room, Study and Snug
- Three bedrooms
- Large Gardens with countryside views
- Detached Double Garage
- Rural location
- Station within 1.2 miles
Description
RAYBURN KITCHEN: 15' 6" x 12' 1" (4.74m x 3.69m) Fitted with an extensive range of shaker style base and wall units with an integrated Bosch dishwasher, preparation surfaces over and upstand above. Ceramic butler sink unit with stainless steel mixer tap over, Yorkshire sash window to rear with secondary glazing and a further Yorkshire sash window to front. Affording a dual aspect with notable period features including a wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers and an oil fired four door Rayburn oven set within a brick fireplace with an exposed bread oven. Door to larder store with pamment brick flooring, a range of fitted shelving and exposed ceiling timbers. Stable door to:
REAR PORCH: With terracotta tiled flooring, panel glazing to side and rear with oak support struts.
DINING ROOM: 15' 10" x 8' 4" (4.84m x 2.56m) (Accessed via the kitchen) afforded a dual aspect with Yorkshire sash window to front with triple glazed casement window to rear and range of exposed wall and ceiling timbers. A Victorian style feature fireplace is enhanced by terracotta tiling with oak door complete with Suffolk latch opening to inner hall with stripped wood effect flooring throughout. Oak framed glass panelling to side with integrated blinds and range of LED spotlights. Opening to:
VAULTED SITTING ROOM: 17' 9" x 12' 7" (5.43m x 3.84m) Set beneath a vaulted roof line with oak framed panelled glazed screening to rear providing an outstanding aspect to the rear gardens with base to ceiling glass. Oak framed, double glazed doors to outside opening to Indian sandstone side terrace.
SNUG: 12' 11" x 11' 3" (3.95m x 3.44m) Forming a part of the original cottage with a Yorkshire sash window to the front with secondary glazing, range of exposed wall and ceiling timbers and Aga multifuel woodburning stove set within a brick fireplace set with an oak mantel over. Door and step up to:
REAR HALL: With staircase rising to first floor, door with Suffolk latch to store room with space and plumbing for washing machine/ dryer and range of fitted shelving. Further door with Suffolk latch to:
STUDY: 13' 2" x 6' 10" (4.02m x 2.09m) A versatile room ideally suited as an office/study/craft room with a range of timber framed casement windows to the side affording an aspect across the terrace and gardens in addition to a further range of wooden fronted fitted storage units. Hatch to loft.
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM: 9' 2" x 6' 0" (2.80m x 1.83m) With half height tongue and groove panelling and fitted with a ceramic W.C., heritage wash hand basin, fitted base unit and freestanding roll top bath with claw feet and separate shower attachment. Fully tiled, separately screened shower unit with mounted shower attachment. Hatch to the loft and an obscure glass Yorkshire sash window to front with secondary glazing. Traditionally styled wall mounted towel radiator. Underfloor heating
First floor
LANDING: With original timber flooring and step up and over the timber cross beam to:
BEDROOM 1: 15' 1" x 12' 5" (4.60m x 3.79m) With window to rear, exposed wall timbers and hatch to loft. Door with Suffolk latch to:
JACK AND JILL EN-SUITE CLOAKROOM: 4' 10" x 4' 1" (1.49m x 1.25m) Fitted with ceramic W.C. pedestal wash hand basin and wall mounted heated towel radiator. A range of exposed timbers.
BEDROOM 2: 11' 10" x 9' 0" (3.63m x 2.76m) With exposed wall timbers, casement window range to side and a range of bespoke fitted wardrobe units.
BEDROOM 3: 12' 6" x 9' 7" (3.83m x 2.93m) With a casement window to side, range of exposed wall timbers, hatch to the loft, door to linen store housing water cylinder with useful shelving. Further door to fitted wardrobe.
Outside The property is situated on Colchester Road, largely hidden from view and with the driveway set behind and a bespoke electric gate. Rising to an allocated area of off-street parking with direct access to the:
DOUBLE GARAGE: The garage is being erected under an insurance claim with works due to commence October 2024.
Shingled walkways provide access to both the front and rear with attractive border planting, with mature hedging and gated access to the rear gardens.
Set beyond the Indian sandstone rear terrace with steps rising to a walkway with a brick border edging, numerous flower beds, border planting and a wash with multiple specimens of vibrantly coloured roses. With both perennial and evergreen planting, eucalyptus tress and a dense range of beds with a vegetable garden to the side, greenhouse and timber framed summerhouse. The gardens continue beyond a number of fruit trees and silver birch trees to an area of meadow which is framed by post and post and rail bordered hedging to the side, continuing beyond the width of the formal gardens to allow a further access point onto Peartree Hill.
TENURE: Freehold
SERVICES: Mains water, private drainage and electricity are connected. Oil fired heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
EPC RATING: N/A. A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY: Colchester City Council, Town Hall, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1PJ ) BAND: E.
BROADBAND: Up to 900 Mbps (Source Ofcom).
MOBILE COVERAGE: EE, Three, O2 & Vodafone (Source Ofcom).
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.
NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Covered,Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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