Colchester Road, Bures, CO8 5AE

RIVERSIDE LOCATION - Part of our Signature collection, a stunning grade II listed period home with full river rights with detached double garage/workshop plus office enjoying full river views and offered with no onward chain.

This unique and delicately restored period home enjoys a riverside situation and is located centrally to the sought after village of Bures.

The Boat House begins with a convenient entrance porch which leads to the main entrance hall via an internal door. The entrance hall includes stairs rising to the first floor with exposed timbers and doors off. The main living room is located at the front of the property and includes a view to the rear garden, large inglenook fireplace as well as a storage recess and access into the office. The office leads out via double doors into the rear garden and also includes a window overlooking the front aspect. The spacious dining room is also situated at the front of the property and is accessed via the kitchen and again includes exposed beams and brickwork as well as a large inglenook fireplace. The kitchen itself enjoys views of the river at the rear and is fitted with a country style kitchen which includes solid wood worksurfaces as well as an electric Aga and Aga companion with integral appliances such as under counter dishwasher, fridge and freezer as well as an inset butler style sink. The Terracotta tiled floor leads to the utility room which itself includes an access door to the side patio as well as plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and water softener. The utility room also includes a further butler sink and the recently fitted central heating boiler. The downstairs accommodation concludes with a shower room containing a walk in shower cubicle, W.C and wash hand basin with built in cupboard units.

Stairs rise to the first floor, with the landing providing a further set of stairs to the second floor and doors to three of the bedrooms. Each bedroom is unique in style and some include fantastic views over the river and field behind. The master bedroom is set to the front of the property with an ensuite bathroom. The ensuite includes an airing cupboard, wash hand basin and vanity unit, panel enclosed bath and W.C. A particular highlight of the master bedroom is the exposed brick chimney breast. On the second floor you will find a further double bedroom as well as a flexible space set off of this currently used as bedroom five which includes built in storage and separate W.C and wash hand basin. The rear garden of the property is simply stunning with two distinct areas the first a patio seating area easily accessed from the utility room and the main garden room which consists of an expanse of lawn with interspersed fruit trees and mature shrubs throughout. The entirety of the garden backs onto the River Stour and enjoys full river rights. The lawn area stretches round to the detached Oak built garage and adjoining studio. The studio includes bi-folding doors overlooking the river as well as power, light and internet access. The property had historic subsidence issue which has been remedied with no further movement reported and all warranties and insurances available.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – F
Services – We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure – Freehold
EPC exempt
Our ref – SP