The House Without A Name, Easthorpe Road, Easthorpe, Colchester, CO5 9HD Commutable village home 5 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 5 bathrooms Fenn Wright Signature - North Essex - 01206 507 607 At a glance Grade II Listed period home Wealth of charm and character LPG gas central heating Flexible and spacious accommodation Previous commercial use, including bed & breakfast Off road parking Gardens Access to the A12 and commuter stations at Marks Tey and Kelvedon Substantial (3,200 sq ft) Grade II Listed five bedroom detached village house, steeped in history and character having been refurbished by the current owner in this commutable yet ‘off the beaten track’ location The House Without A Name has had an interesting history including being a village shop before becoming a private drinking club in the 1950’s and then becoming a public house in the 1960’s, also a restaurant and Bed & Breakfast before returning to a private residence this century. The property retains a wealth of exposed timbers and enjoys head height with predominantly 8’ ceiling heights on the ground floor. The property Ground floor An open porch at the front door opening into the main hallway, oak flooring and stairs leading to the first floor accommodation. Leading off the hall is a useful shower room, toilet, wash hand basin and shower cubicle whilst adjoining is the utility room with attractive pammet flooring, space for coats with work surfaces with cupboards under and wall mounted cupboards with space and plumbing for a Miele washing machine which is to remain. The principal living space is found at the front of the property with a snug with raised wooden floor and trap door leading down to a storage cellar, dual aspect and open stud work leading through to the main drawing room. A magnificent room with large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and further exposed timbers into a cosy recess area. A door leads The House Without A Name,Easthorpe Road, Easthorpe,Colchester, CO5 9HD onto a further sitting room again an excellent proportioned room with focal fireplace and exposed timbers and recess area leading round to the original front entrance. A door leads through from the sitting room into a music room, a quaint calming area within the property with a wealth of exposed timbers and open stud work through to the rear of the property. Along the back of the house overlooking the south facing garden are two interconnecting flowing rooms forming a wonderful kitchen and living space of excellent proportions. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with hand painted units with wooden work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath and wall mounted cupboards with a dresser styles unit, butchers block and central wooden topped island with cupboards and drawers beneath and wine rack. Appliances are to remain; including an American style fridge freezer, Miele dishwasher and Baumatic range whilst there is also a butler sink. Tiled flooring flows through into a living dining room, one end having a part vaulted ceiling measuring 12’3” high and enjoying a dual aspect and like the kitchen breakfast room having French doors leading out into the gardens. First floor Stairs lead up from the main reception hall to a long landing that meanders its way through the property. There is an interconnecting door through the landing which allows bedroom three and four to be used as bed & breakfast rooms with the remainder of the first floor accommodation forming a four bedroom home. To be continued on page 8.. Fenn Wright Signature - North Essex - 01206 507 607 The kitchen breakfast room flows into a living dining space all overlooking southerly facing gardens All the bedrooms accommodate double beds with three having The House Without A Name,Easthorpe Road, Easthorpe,Colchester, CO5 9HD ensuite facilities Fenn Wright Signature - North Essex - 01206 507 607 A substantial home of 3,200 sq ft providing flexible accommodation for the new owner There are high ceilings dating back to the 17th Century, with 19th and 20th Century additions The House Without A Name,Easthorpe Road, Easthorpe,Colchester, CO5 9HD The largest bedroom has exposed timbers and good ceiling height and is found at the front of the property as is the second bedroom again with exposed timbers and also enjoys its own ensuite shower room. Bedrooms three and four have ensuite bathrooms whilst the fifth bedroom has exposed stud work and built-in eaves storage cupboards and can accommodate a double bed. There is a potential sixth bedroom which is being used a study and is entered through a low door measuring only 4’7” high. Whilst finally on the first floor is a large family bathroom with a corner tiled shower cubicle, free standing oval bath, wash hand basin and toilet with a linen cupboard found in the corner of the room. In total the accommodation extends to just over 3,200 sq ft, providing excellent and characterful accommodation. Fenn Wright Signature - North Essex - 01206 507 607 Outside At the front of the property is a shingle garden, established shrubs, retained from Easthorpe Road by a white picket fence curving round bordering a side garden predominantly laid by lawn. There is a parking area for approximately three cars and pathway leading to the entrance to the property. A side gate provides access into the rear garden which is predominantly south facing in direction with large paved terrace leading out onto lawns and enclosed to the rear by a redbrick wall with railway sleeper raised shrub beds and pathway leading round to the other side of the property where there is a courtyard and useful garden shed providing storage for garden equipment etc. The House Without A Name, Easthorpe Road, Easthorpe, Colchester, CO5 9HD Fenn Wright Signature - North Essex - 01206 507 607 Location Easthorpe Colchester Easthorpe is a small parish, some 6 miles south west of Colchester’s town centre is surrounded by its roman Colchester. The Church of St Mary at the east end of walls and is steeped in history, including its Norman the village is the principal monument. Castle. The town centre provides much of what is Whilst the neighbouring villages of Copford and Messing expected of a major town with many national retailers provide some local amenities, Easthorpe is just 4 miles and specialists shops and with bars and restaurants north east of Kelvedon. This has a main line station to catering for most tastes. The town centre also has its London and a good range of local shops. own multi-screen cinema, the Mercury Theatre and the Firstsite Art Gallery. Copford Further educational facilities are found in the town centre Copford is situated just off the A12, approximately four with not only a Sixth Form College but the Colchester miles from Colchester and a mile from Marks Tey. Institute; whilst on the eastern outskirts of the town is the Copford used to be a larger village than it is now (in 1815 University of Essex. there were eleven miles of roads in the village) with parts For the commuter Colchester’s North Station provides of the original Copford now incorporated into the mainline services terminating at London’s Liverpool surrounding areas of Stanway, Lexden, Aldham and Street with most journey times scheduled for 50 minutes. Eight Ash Green. For the road user there is also straight forward access The location of Copford is ideal for quick access to the leading down to the A12 to the M25 and beyond. A12, yet has close proximity to Colchester town centre with a regular bus service. Close by is the Tollgate retail park with several large retailers including Sainsbury’s. Marks Tey railway station provides links to London Liverpool Street. Plans The House Without A Name,Easthorpe Road, Easthorpe,Colchester, CO5 9HD Directions Services From Colchester proceed west along the A12 exiting We understand that mains, water, electricity and at Marks Tey taking the first exit at the roundabout drainage are connected to the property whilst there is onto the London Road and proceed into Copford, turn LPG for the gas central heating system. right into School Road and proceed past the Primary School and Alma Public House before turning right at Council tax band - G the cross roads into Rectory Road and proceed out of EPC rating - N/A Copford into Easthorpe. Upon arriving by the Church there is a left hand turn into Well Lane and the Tenure - Freehold property is found on this corner. Method of sale - Private treaty 01206 507 607 .