Darmel Lodge, Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington, CO7 8JH A beautifully appointed four bedroom detached bungalow set well back from the road in grounds approaching an acre with a range of outbuildings and workshops. Darmel Lodge has well presented accommodation arranged over one level providing excellent family accommodation with gas central heating and predominantly double glazing. The bungalow has an attached garage together with separate vehicular access to a secure area where there are a number of garages, workshops and stables. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 reception room, 0.9 of an acre Darmel Lodge has a welcoming entrance hall with There is an inner hallway which provides access space for coats. A dual aspect sitting room is of to the bedrooms and also has cloakroom excellent proportion and includes a central facilities. There are also storage cupboards, one fireplace with log burner as well as patio doors of which houses the wall mounted boiler. leading out to the rear garden. The kitchen/ breakfast room is beautifully appointed, has air The main bedroom is found at the front of the conditioning and is fitted in a range of units with property and has a range of built-in wardrobes worksurfaces and ceramic 1½ bowl sink and and an ensuite with tiled shower cubicle, wash drainer. There is a range of built-in appliances hand basin and toilet. There are two further which include an integral dishwasher, gas hob double bedrooms whilst at the rear of the property with eye level electric double oven as well as is a fourth bedroom of excellent size, currently space for a large American fridge/freezer. There is used as a sitting/dining room and has a dual also a breakfast bar and a stable door leading aspect including patio doors to the garden. This through to the utility room with further room also has air conditioning. There is a shower worksurfaces with storage cupboards, plumbing room and family bathroom with double length for a washing machine and door to the garden. shower tray with curved screen, vanity wash hand basin, panelled bath and toilet. Plans The property is accessed from Brightlingsea Steps lead down to the lawn which is enclosed Road and has a walled and gated entrance with by hedging and fencing and leads to the bottom well screened border and security lighting. This of the garden where there is a gate providing leads through to a large driveway bordered with access to the outbuildings. lawn and established shrubs. To the opposite side is a shingle parking area with space for Beyond this is a large area extending to numerous vehicles enclosed by hedging. approximately 1/2 an acre predominantly laid to lawn with a few trees. Attached to the bungalow is a garage (14’9” x 16’2”) with electric up/over door and power and In total the plot extends to 0.9 of an acre. light connected. At the side of the property electric gates provide vehicular access and driveway down to the range of outbuildings which have power and light connected. We understand that water is also laid down to this area. The largest building is a garage/workshop measuring 18’10” x 17’7” with further workshops 19’9” x 13’5” and 19’7” x 10’10” as well as a former stable building divided into two stables with overall measurement of 23’1” x 10’10”. The rear garden has a delightful raised deck with post and rope balustrade providing an excellent area for sunbathing and alfresco dining and also houses a hot tub. Location Directions Thorrington is on the eastern side of Proceed out of Colchester along Clinghoe Colchester, a few miles off the coastal Hill (A133) forking right at the traffic lights backwaters. The village is sandwiched signposted to Wivenhoe. At the next traffic between Great Bentley and Alresford, both lights turn left onto the B1027 and proceed having wider facilities and railway stations with through Alresford and into Thorrington. On links through to London Liverpool Street. reaching the mini-roundabout turn right signposted to Brightlingsea, into Both neighbouring villages have primary Brightlingsea Road and continue along for schools whilst Brightlingsea, which is just over approximately 1/2 a mile where Darmel a mile away, has a marina and beach ideal for Lodge will be seen on the right hand side the sailing enthusiast. There is also a primary marked by a Fenn Wright for sale board. and secondary school as well as a variety of shops. Colchester provides wider facilities and is Important information easily accessed from the B1027. Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band - F EPC - D Consumer Protection Regulations 2008 Fenn Wright has not tested any electrical items, appliances, plumbing or heating systems and therefore cannot testify that they are operational. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of potential purchasers or tenants and do not constitute an offer or contract. Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and believed to be correct but should not be relied upon as statements of, or representations of, fact. Intending purchasers or tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 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