Chapel Lane, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7JT

Part of our Signature collection, this substantial Grade ll Listed house occupies a delightful mature plot of around half an acre in a wonderful countryside setting. Thicketts offers an abundance of charm and character throughout, having been extended to create a generous family home with flexible accommodation.

Thicketts is approached via a long private driveway, set behind wrought iron gates. The main entrance door opens into the drawing room which provides an open-plan living/dining area with a dual aspect, exposed timbers and an inglenook fireplace with bressummer - a real focal point of the room.

There is a lobby with a stair flight to the first floor, a ground floor bathroom, and a handy boot room with storage cupboards housing white goods.

The cleverly crafted kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear of the property and comprehensively fitted, with a range of attractive country-kitchen style units providing ample storage space. There is a butler sink and an additional sink with waste disposal unit, along with a range style cooker incorporating Calor gas hobs and electric ovens. There is a part-vaulted ceiling, walk-in larder and French doors which open out to the garden.

Located on the other side of the cottage is a cloakroom and a study/bedroom with a dual aspect and exposed red brickwork. There is a lovely snug with exposed timbers, bar area and French doors leading to the courtyard. The sitting room also benefits from a dual aspect, creating a light and airy interior with a red brick fireplace and exposed brickwork.

The first floor is accessible via two staircases, the first of which gives access to the first floor play room/bedroom, a large double room with exposed timbers and built-in storage cupboards, with access to an additional double bedroom with exposed timbers.

Accessed via the second stair flight is a landing with built-in storage cupboard, and the family bathroom with bath and separate shower. The principal bedroom has a dual aspect and ensuite shower room, whilst there is also a small bedroom/dressing room.

Outside
Thicketts is set back from the road and approached via a long driveway leading round to one side where there is parking for numerous vehicles and access to the timber framed detached double garage.

There is a pretty inner courtyard area with ornamental pond and terrace, whilst to one side a lawn garden has mature trees and shrubs with delightful views over the surrounding countryside. The gardens provide a wonderful setting to the property with overall plot extending to around half an acre.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – tbc
Services – We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure – Freehold
EPC exempt
Ref – COL181074/GMB

Agents note
We are advised by the current vendors that a thatcher has been provisionally booked to renew the thatch around spring next year and will cost in the region of £30,000 if carried out and this will be at the new owners expense.