Chapel Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7BH

As part of our Signature collection and occupying an elevated position with stunning views over the countryside of the Roman river valley is this spacious 4-bedroom detached cottage standing in grounds of just under a third of an acre in this quiet semi-rural village.

Fan Hill House is believed to date back to 1850 with more recent additions. Benefitting from modern facilities including gas central heating, uPVC double glazed windows, en suite and utility, blends beautifully with the period charm of the original cottage with fireplaces and exposed timbers. Fields border the property on two sides yet the property is within walking distance of village facilities including hall, primary school, church and popular public house/restaurant.

An oak entrance door opens to a spacious hall with staircase leading to the first floor, a double door airing cupboard and a recess space for coats. A cloakroom provides a WC and wash hand basin.

Four reception rooms provide flexible use
including a large study with a range of
built-in bookshelves and work desk with shelved
storage cupboards along one wall. This room,
adjacent to the cloakroom, could also be used
as a guest bedroom and has French doors out
to the garden. A family room is also found at the rear and is of similar size, again with French
doors out to the garden.

Along the front in the original cottage are two beamed reception rooms. The sitting room has a fireplace with wood-burning stove and adjoining cupboard housing the gas fired boiler. Wooden flooring flows through the two rooms into the dining room with closed fireplace and door leading on to the kitchen.

The kitchen / breakfast room is at the end of the hall and has tiled flooring and part exposed timbered ceiling with two vaulted roof lights. This dual aspect room has space for a table whilst wooden work surfaces have storage cupboards beneath and above and double bowl butler sink with adjacent integral dishwasher. An island unit has a breakfast bar, storage cupboards and a range cooker with six ring gas hob, two electric ovens, with an extractor unit above. A stable door leads out to the garden with a further door to a utility which is comprehensively fitted with ample storage and shelving with work surfaces, space and plumbing for a washing machine under and tiled flooring matching the kitchen.

On the first floor is a large landing with space for furniture and a corner shelved cupboard. The principal bedroom is at the rear and has attractive wooden flooring and eaves storage cupboards. Of particular merit is the dual aspect with large windows that have spectacular views over the countryside down into the Roman river valley. A door leads through to an en suite with corner shower, wash hand basin and WC.

Bedrooms two and three are both at the front and excellent double rooms with exposed beams, red brick fireplaces and a dual aspect. The fourth bedroom has painted exposed timbers and part restricted headroom at one end whilst at the other is a built-in storage cupboard with hanging space and shelving. The room has a dual aspect with large window overlooking the gardens. Finally on the first floor is the bathroom with bath, vanity unit wash hand basin and WC.

Outside
At the front of the property is a small garden area with hedging whilst at one side is a shingle drive providing parking for 5 cars with porch by the front door. There is a five bar gate to the rear providing access to the rear garden which has a brick edged paved patio with raised circular planters and at the side are multiple raised beds with shingled pathways, greenhouse and garden shed. There is also a substantial 23’ x 9’ timber workshop with power and light connected.

The main garden is laid to lawn with curved shrub borders and established trees. At the end is a further paved, brick and shingle area
enjoying fine views out across the Roman river valley. In total the plot extends to 0.29 of an acre.

Important Information

Services – Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property.
EPC rating – D
Council Tax Band – E
Tenure – Freehold