Located in the small hamlet village of Countess Cross which is approximately 2miles North of Earls Colne, is this opportunity to own a brand new detached five bedroom family home.The SettingSet in grounds of approximately 1acre (stls) this opportunity enjoys extensive views over the open rolling farmland to the rear whilst being set back from the road.Some More InformationCurrently under construction by highly regarded property developers Patten Homes Limited, is this substantial 5 bedroom detached family home constructed beneath a curved Zinc roof, sitting in grounds of 1acre. Set back from the road and enjoying views over the undulating countryside to the rear the property will benefit from Entrance hall giving access to sitting room with sach window to the front elevation along with window to the side elevation, central to the room is a room sealed log fire, with a doorway leading through into the rear open plan kitchen, dining, living room.To the opposite site of the entrance hallway the study or snug also has deep sliding sach window to the front elevation, from the hallway their is a storage cupboard and ground floor cloakroom with a further door leading into the kitchen, dining living space.At the rear the open plan space has wide bi-folding doors opening out to the rear garden with a paved patio to the immediate rear of the the property, the balance of the garden will be laid to lawn and enclosed by timber post and rail fencing. Within the centre of the open plan space a dual sided log burner in located giving a view of the fire from both the kitchen and dining areas. Patten Homes Limited offer their purchasers the opportunity (subject to build stage) to personalise the kitchen and tiling elements of the property from their range, allowing you to create a magnificent home.To the First Floor there are 3 double bedrooms all with their own private en-suite shower rooms with the principle bedroom having a dressing area also. Bedroom four enjoys a jack and Jenny facilities with the main bathroom which also serves bedroom five.Externally there is a large outbuilding located to the front of the property which contains a home office/Gymnasium room complete with water and drainage connections, along with a double garage and further double covered car port which is constructed in a red brick beneath a clay plain tiled roof.Ground FloorHallway (2.45m x 5.505m (8'0" x 18'0"))Living (5.1m x 5.875m (16'8" x 19'3"))Study/Snug (4.75m x 3.0m (15'7" x 9'10"))Open Plan Dining (5.050m x 5.050m (16'6" x 16'6"))Kitchen Breakfast (7.0m x 5.420m (22'11" x 17'9" ))Utility Room (3.575m x 2.4m (11'8" x 7'10"))Cloakroom (2m x 1.075m (6'6" x 3'6"))First FloorBedroom One (5.1m x 3.348m (16'8" x 10'11"))Dressing Area (1.910 x 1.5 (6'3" x 4'11"))En-Suite One (3.090m x 1.5m (10'1" x 4'11"))Bedroom Two (3.495m x 3.302m (11'5" x 10'9"))En-Suite Two (3.302m x 1.150m (10'9" x 3'9"))Bedroom Three (3.473m x 3.7m (11'4" x 12'1" ))En-Suite Three (2.736m x 1.150m (8'11" x 3'9"))Bedroom Four (5.125m x 2.549m (16'9" x 8'4"))Bedroom Five (2.831m x 2.330m (9'3" x 7'7"))Bathroom (4.723m x 1.9m (15'5" x 6'2"))External AccommodationHome Office/Gym (8.6m x 4.7m (28'2" x 15'5"))Double Garage (6m x 5.3m (19'8" x 17'4"))Double Cartlodge (5.9m x 5.3m (19'4" x 17'4" ))Public Rights Of WayThe Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, covenants and agreements and declarations affecting the Property.Agents NoteBaker Estates Essex Limited and the Vendors hereby give notice that these particulars are prepared and provided in good faith and are set out as a general guide only. They do not constitute a contract or offer. They are believed to be correct and accurate based on the information available to us but any intended purchaser should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of each item. No person in the employment of the agents, has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Intending purchasers seeking to rely on any survey, report, assessment or statement produced for the Vendors by any third party must make their own arrangements with the relevant third party.Please note that the plans provided are subject to the purchasers survey and due diligence and all measurements provided have been scaled from plan and therefore are only for indication purposes and should not be relied upon.

The propertyRiver House is a beautifully positioned Georgian home located next to Colne Priory on the edge of the village of Earls Colne.The property is one of the Colne Valley’s most notable homes and it sits inside two acres of breath-taking grounds that include a wall lined driveway, around 160 meters of frontage to the river Colne, a large pond and dozens of ancient trees. The grounds are a haven for wildlife including deer and a variety of birds.The accommodation incorporates sympathetic or original period features such as sash windows, grand fireplaces, wall panelling, oak doors, iron radiators, cornicing, two bay windows, recessed shelving, dwarf cupboards, feature fireplaces on the first floor and exposed wood floors.Our clients have invested significantly into improving the layout and modernising the building in recent years. This includes the redecoration of all rooms including new window dressings, a reconfiguration of the first floor to create an impressive master suite, an orangery extension off the kitchen, a total bespoke re-fit of the family bathroom, a newly appointed utility room and the addition of a wrought iron balcony that allows some impressive views of the gardens and river.Other improvements that are less obvious to the eye include the roof being renovated and the electrics being upgraded (with new switches fitted); the timber frame has been treated and most of the sash windows have been reconditioned.Bungalow annexA 780 square foot detached bungalow annex sits adjacent to the house. This has also undergone significant renovation in recent years which includes a new roof, a reconfiguration of the room layout, a total redecoration, a new kitchen, a new bathroom and the additional of bi-fold doors to the rear garden. The bungalow is ideal as a granny annex or could be used as a large office, or for Airbnb.LocationRiver House is found on the outskirts of the village of Earls Colne, a substantial, active and well-served village in north Essex. As such the house is within walking distance of a village supermarket, several pubs and restaurants, a primary school. The Essex Golf Club & Country Club and The Colne Valley Golf Course are both just a short drive from the house.For commuters, Marks Tey and Kelvedon train stations are both within easy driving distance where services run the heart of the City of London. Colchester is around ten minutes away by car or bus with all necessary services plus some excellent schools.DirectionsPostcode: CO6 2PHWhat Three Words location: ///applauded.bracelet.fluctuatePoints to noteThe property is connected to mains water, electric, sewerage and gas. The house is registered in council tax band G and the annex is band D, with Braintree District Council. The house does not require an EPC rating due to its listing. Broadband speed 24 Mpbs but we understand a faster service is available in the street. The property is Grade Two listed. Curtains and blinds are included (subject to the sale price agreed).*The agents believe that the detached annex entitles buyers to enjoy significant relief on their stamp duty under the sdlt Relief scheme for properties with multiple dwellings. We ask that buyers verify their own and the property’s eligibility with their solicitor prior to making any offer.General adviceBefore booking a viewing of any Bloomfield Grey property, we suggest buyers view its full online details including the street-view representation, the site map, the satellite view and the floor plan. If you have any questions, please contact Bloomfield Grey. A PDF version of the floorplan is available on request. These sales details were produced in good faith and are believed to be correct.

An elegant Grade I listed property located along a long gravel driveway with formal grounds of 9.56 acres and benefits from 7 reception rooms and 6 double bedrooms.Crepping Hall, is an elegant Grade I listed property located along a long gravel driveway with formal grounds of 9.56acres and benefits from 7 reception rooms and 6 double bedrooms. Externally there is a detached double garage, further outbuilding for the storage of some 6 vehicles, tarmacadam tennis court, swimming pool and pool house. The well established ground have a multitude of mature trees and parkland style grassed areas. Steeped in history, Crepping Hall is one of the most revered houses in the local area, having been mentioned in the Doomesday Book, commission by William the Conqueror in 1086 with the original hall dating back to the 12th Century.The Main HouseSet back over 140m from Crepping Hall Road, the main house benefits from a number of reception spaces which are ideal for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living. Throughout it’s extensive history the property has been extended during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, which now provides some 6000sqft of accomodation. The period entrance door leads into the spacious entrance hall, where doors and further corridors give access to all ground floor rooms and both staircases leading to the first floor. The central drawing room benefits from a large inglenook fireplace and steps lead into the modern orangery living space located adjacent to the kitchen area.To the first floor there are six double bedrooms three of which are located in a seperate wing allowing the real possibility of family co-habitation a further dressing room and bathroom are located from a central lobby where an interconnecting door gives access to one bedroom and links to the second staircase and landing where the further two bedrooms and bathroom are located.Some More Of The HistoryAs your walk around Crepping Hall it’s evident that the property has a vast history with some very notable owners, occupants and visitors alike. One of the most notable families “De Vere” who were the Earls of Oxford gained Crepping Hall during the reign of Henry IV and in 1483 Richard III gave Crepping Hall to John Howard the Duke of Norfolk returning to the De Vere family by Henry VII. The De Vere family tree hangs in the dining room at Crepping hall along with the parchment showing Crepping Hall mention within the Domesday Book.LocationChappel and Wakes Colne station is located approximately 2 miles from the property providing access to the London Liverpool Street station. The A12 also is located some 5.4miles away giving access to Chelmsford and London in the South and Ipswich and the Coast to the North. Shop and amenities are located at Chappel with a larger selection of independent and high street stores located in Colchester approximately 10 miles to the East.InformationTenure - FreeholdCouncil - Colchester Borough CouncilCouncil Tax Band - HEPC - Not Applicable

Beautiful Tudor manor house set in stunning gardens and grounds.DescriptionWestwood Park, originally built in 1692, was rebuilt in Elizabethan style by W. J. M. Hill c. 1908.There is a substantial range of outbuildings, including potting/tool sheds, greenhouses, stables and a summerhouse. The outbuildings have the potential to be developed subject to the necessary consents being obtained. The mature formal gardens, grounds and pastures were redesigned over 100 years ago and comprise of specimen trees, a large walled garden, rose and herbaceous borders, wrought ironwork, rose and yew walks, an apple and pear arcade, spinneys and ponds. There is planning permission for a log cabin to be constructed in the hedged area behind the barn, this needs to be mobile compliant, the reinforced concrete slab has already been completed.LocationThe estate is located between the villages of Great Horkesley to the north-west and West Bergholt to the south-east with much of the estate lying in the parish of Little Horkesley. The land slopes away from the site towards the banks of the River Stour, with the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the north-east.Westwood Park is a beautiful Grade II* listed Tudor Manor House dating back to the 17th Century set in stunning gardens and grounds. The property is ideally located close to the Roman town of Colchester in the Stour Valley, made famous by the paintings of John Constable who depicted themes from around the neighbouring villages including Nayland, Dedham and East Bergholt. The nearby villages of Great Horkesley, Nayland and Stoke-by-Nayland all have excellent local facilities including various shops, post offices, a doctors’ surgery and public houses/restaurants. Colchester, the oldest recorded town in England, offers a much wider range of recreational, shopping and educational facilities and the commuter can take advantage of a regular inter-city train service from Colchester to London’s Liverpool Street Station, the journey taking from 50 minutes. The property is highly accessible to Colchester with the town centre and train station located approximately 4 miles away. The property also has good links with the A12 which provides a direct route to London, Ipswich and Cambridge via the A14. The A12 link will improve further once the proposed new junction to the north of Colchester is complete. The A120 is also accessible which provides access to Stansted Airport.Acreage:52.32 AcresAdditional InfoThe estate is located between the villages of Great Horkesley to the north-west and West Bergholt to the south-east with much of the estate lying in the parish of Little Horkesley. The land slopes away from the site towards the banks of the River Stour, with the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the north-east.The earliest surviving record of Westwood Park dates from 1385-6. The Westwood Estate was developed by the Lynne family in the seventeenth century, with Westwood Park built in 1692. In 1906 Captain Hill extended the house and refashioned the house in the Jacobethan style.Westwood Park is a red brick house with stone dressings and red clay tile roofs and is characterised by its Dutch gables, octagonal chimney stacks and mullioned and leaded windows. The house is in a secluded location which cannot be viewed from the road and is situated within a series of walled gardens and lawns in excess of 10 acres, with the larger historic parkland beyond. The 18th century ornamental gardens or ‘Pleasure Grounds’ are located to the north of the site, and a terrace extends along the western side of the house facing the west lawn. This lawn is shaded by a number of mature trees, most notably a large Cedar of Lebanon which occupies a central position. A gate reputedly from Dick Whittington’s London home leads into a wilderness garden which runs alongside the 18th century ornamental lily pond containing koi carp.Internally the house benefits from an exceptionally large, panelled hallway and entertaining area, with a historic oak staircase and galleried landing leading to the principal bedrooms. The hallway opens directly into the principal reception rooms which are mostly decorated with moulded ceilings, Jacobean style oak panelling and carved oak fireplaces. The first floor bedrooms are mostly decorated in a neo-classical style.A separate two storey chauffer’s home on the east of the house is built of red brick with red tile details and was designed in an Arts and Crafts style.A woodland path runs around the perimeter of the estate.A fibre broadband connection runs directly from the exchange direct to the house (giving an uncontended internet connection of 100Mb.)Hot water is generated from thermal solar panels in the summer.The Main House includes 5 bathrooms and 4 ground floor WC cloakrooms.Both the Main House and East Apartment have bespoke handmade Humphrey Munson kitchens. The Main House also has a dressing room and study handmade and installed by Humphrey Munson.