A wonderful opportunity to purchase an individually designed 6 bedroom property located halfway between the village of Ardleigh and Dedham, which was once the home of John Constable, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Ardleigh Grange was built in 2004 and is ideally located with easy access to the A12 providing access to Colchester and Ipswich and many private schools, and a short drive to Colchester and Manningtree stations which have services to London Liverpool Street in approx 55 mins.
. | This individually designed property is presented in an excellent condition providing fantastic, light and airy living and entertaining space with a large bespoke kitchen/family room overlooking the gardens. The property benefits from gas central heating, a 3 oven AGA, an integrated surround sound system in principle rooms, and the garden, plus a utility room, feature fireplaces in 4 rooms, and an impressive solid oak staircase leading up to a galleried landing. There is a solid block and beam first floor, minimising noise from first to ground floor. The property is completely private and secure.
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Entrance | The property is approached via a large portico with tiled flooring leading up to the front door.
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Hallway | 20'1\" x 18'6\" (6.12m x 5.64m). Sash-style double glazed windows to front, bespoke solid oak staircase rising to first floor, large under stair cupboard, tiled flooring and doors off to;
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WC | Villeroy and Boch low-level WC, pedestal washbasin and radiator.
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Study | 14'4\" x 11'4\" (4.37m x 3.45m). Sash-style window to front, flame effect gas fire with stone surround and two radiator.
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Dining Room | 14'7\" x 14'4\" (4.45m x 4.37m). Dual aspect sash-style windows to front and side, two radiator and door into;
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Drawing Room | 24'10\" x 14'8\" (7.57m x 4.47m). The Drawing Room is located from both the entrance hallway and the formal dining room. Dual aspect sash-style windows to rear and double glazed French doors to the garden. Flame effect gas fire with stone surround, two radiator and door to;
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Kitchen | 22'8\" x 14'8\" (6.9m x 4.47m). Dual aspect windows to side and rear and door to Utility Room. Range of wall and base units with granite worktop, tiled flooring, AGA, butler sink with mixer tap over, inset 'De Dietrich' oven, steam oven, Miele dishwasher, 2 sinks with waste disposal, microwave and American style Fridge/Freezer and opens up into;
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Family Room | 16'1\" x 15'10\" (4.9m x 4.83m). Vaulted ceiling with sash-style window to three walls, two sets of French doors on to the rear garden, tiled flooring and radiator x3.
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Utility Room | 14'4\" x 6'5\" (4.37m x 1.96m). Tiled flooring, a range of base units with inset sink, Miele washing machine and tumble dryer, wall mounted gas fired boiler, storage cupboard housing the hot water tank and door to the garden.
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Galleried Landing | Sash style windows to the front, with field views, three radiators, solid oak staircase to 2nd floor with storage cupboard under. Doors to;
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Master Bedroom | 22'3\" x 14'7\" (6.78m x 4.45m). Sash-style windows to the rear with countryside views, flame effect gas fire with stone surround, three radiators and door to;
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Dressing Room | Built in shelving and hanging rails, radiator.
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En-Suite Bathroom | Fully tiled walls and flooring, Villeroy & Boch low-level WC, washbasin and panelled bath. Separate shower cubical with glass surround and a heated towel rail.
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Bedroom Two | 16'2\" x 10'8\" (4.93m x 3.25m). Sash-style windows to front, flame effect gas fire with stone surround, built in wardrobe, radiator and door to;
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En-Suite Bathroom | Fully tiled walls and flooring, Villeroy & Boch low-level WC, washbasin and panelled bath. Separate shower cubical with glass surround and a heated towel rail.
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Bedroom Three | 16'2\" x 10'10\" (4.93m x 3.3m). Sash-style windows to the back, built in cupboard, radiator and door to;
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En-Suite Bathroom | Fully tiled walls and flooring, Villeroy & Boch low-level WC and washbasin. Shower cubical with glass surround and a heated towel rail.
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Bedroom Four | 16'3\" x 8'8\" (4.95m x 2.64m). Windows to front, providing field views, radiator and door to;
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En-Suite Bathroom | Fully tiled walls and flooring, Villeroy & Boch low-level WC and washbasin. Shower cubical with glass surround and a heated towel rail.
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Second Floor Landing | Large store room with part shelving (3.1m x 2.9m). Doors to;
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Bedroom Five | 16'10\" x 8'6\" (5.13m x 2.6m). Velux window, radiator, eves storage cupboard.
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Bedroom Six | 16'10\" x 8'6\" (5.13m x 2.6m). Velux window, radiator, eves storage cupboard.
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Shower Room | Velux window, fully tiled walls and flooring, Villeroy & Boch wall-hung WC and wall-hung washbasin. Shower cubical with glass surround and a heated towel rail.
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Externally to Front | Double Garage 29'10\" (9.1m) x 23'7\" (7.19m). The property is approached via electrically operated gates leading to a shingle driveway. There is off road parking for several cars, an exceptionally large double garage with electric roller doors, light and power connected. A range of wall and base units, inset sink and part shelving, roof storage above. There is a door to the side, gaining access into the garden. To the right of the property is a second double garage (5.6m x 5.6m), also with electric roller doors, light and power connected and a door to the rear garden. The first floor is accessed via steps to the side of the garage and has the potential to be turned into a home office/gym, light and power connected, part shelved and a Vulex window. Also, there is a carport to the side of the garage and a dry outside storage lean to. There is access to both sides of the garden via a large wooden gate to the left and a smaller gate to the right hand side.
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Externally to Rear | The one acre garden is mostly made up of mature shrubs and borders with large lawn and patio which is fully lit and has outside speakers, in order to connect up into the internal music system. There is a Gabriel Ash Greenhouse, which is to remain and a large garden shed, also to remain. The garden is fully enclosed via hedging and fencing and backs onto open field views. Throughout the garden there are a number of automatic and security lights, along with flood lighting. The garden has a Borehole, which is located to the front of the property, and has irrigation points throughout the garden. There is a full Alarm system to both the house and the garage.
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