Popes Lane, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DZ

As part of our Signature collection, delightfully located at the end of a single track road in the countryside of the Colne Valley is this flexible four bedroom detached house with commanding views to the front towards the Viaduct and Millenium Green with double garaging and potential annexe.

Holly Cottage has a large private garden with log cabin and additional parking space. The house benefits from oil central heating and uPVC double glazed windows.

At the front of the property is an entrance door to lobby with further door to the hall where the stairs lead to the first floor with useful storage beneath.

A cloakroom comprises WC and wash hand basin.

The large sitting room has dual aspects including views to the front over countryside and French doors out to a large patio.

There is a separate multi-purpose family room with dual aspect that is currently used as a fourth bedroom.

The final room on the ground floor is the kitchen/dining room fitted with work surfaces with ample storage cupboards with four ring electric hob with light and extractor above, two ovens, stove and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. The room has a triple aspect including French doors out to the patio.

The first floor landing gives access into the roof space. The principal bedroom has a range of fitted bedroom furniture with ample wardrobes and has a dual aspect with commanding views to the front over countryside. The room houses the airing cupboard with a further door leading to the en suite facilities comprising a shower, wash hand basin, WC and bidet.

The second bedroom is a good size double whilst the third is an ‘L’ shape double with dual aspect with commanding views to the front. The room also has a wash basin.

Finally on the first floor is the bathroom with bath, wash hand basin and WC.

Outside
At the side of the cottage is a driveway leading to the garaging and providing parking. Currently the building has a double garage with two sets of opening doors and power and lighting. The garage has two uPVC double glazed windows to side and is suitable for complete conversion to a sitting room, subject to any necessary consents. There is a cupboard under the stairs and a further kitchenette with work surfaces with storage cupboards and a stainless steel sink and drainer. There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. At the side is an entrance lobby with stairs to the first floor home office or bedroom. Also off the lobby is a shower room with shower area requiring finishing, WC and wash hand basin. Behind the garaging is a storage area and timber shed.

The rear garden has an extensive paved patio area which can be accessed from the kitchen and sitting room. This leads out to large lawns with stocked flower and shrub borders. There is a large log cabin with power and light connected with separate gated entrance in the far corner of the garden.

Important Information

Important Information
Services – Mains water, electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage discharges to the land opposite and there is oil fired central heating.
Council Tax band – E
EPC rating – To be confirmed
Tenure – Freehold