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Property type: 14-bedroom
House, Detached for sale
Number of bedrooms: 14
Rare opportunity to purchase a Country Estate with a stunning Queen Anne house with 14 bedrooms and bathrooms. In grounds of 120 acres with woodland, parkland, two lakes and arable farm land. The house commands stunning views to the River Colne in the distance and is approached off a long driveway. There are two nearby barns with planning permission for conversion and a walled garden. A further 50 acres of farmland is available by separate negotiation.
. A magnificent Country and Sporting Estate of approximately 169 acres of arable, woodland and parkland with a stunning Queen Anne Country House set off a long driveway. There are spectacular views over rolling parkland and lakes to Alresford Creek and the Colne Estuary. FEATURES: FOURTEEN BEDROOMS WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM OR SHOWER ROOMS, SEVEN RECEPTION ROOMS, WALLED GARDENS, APPROXIMATELY 169 ACRES OF PARKLAND, WOODLAND AND ARABLE LAND, BARN WITH PLANNING PERMISSION FOR CONVERSION TO TWO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, TWO LAKES, OUTSTANDING VIEWS. Distances: Alresford Station 1 mile. Colchester Station 7 miles. Dedham 11 miles, Frinton on Sea 12 miles.
LOCATION: Alresford Hall is set in a commanding position at the end of a long driveway enjoying spectacular westerly views to the Colne Estuary. Alresford itself has local shops and more importantly a mainline station providing a commuter service to London Liverpool Street. The historic town of Colchester is within 10 miles and offers an extensive range of shops, renowned schools and facilities as well as mainline trains to London Liverpool Street (approximately 50 minutes). There is a further commuter service from Wivenhoe station. The A120 leads to the A12 providing dual carriageway routes to the M25 and Stansted. There are a number of renowned Golf Courses within the area and excellent sailing facilities along the east coast, indeed Ford Lane gives access to Alresford Creek where there are a number of moorings. Further nearby sailing facilities can be found at Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea.
DESCRIPTION: Alresford Hall is Grade II Listed being of architectural or historic importance. The house warrants a mention in Pesvner's Buildings of England and John Constable executed an oil painting of 'The Quarters' an eighteenth century fishing pavilion, formerly owned by Alresford Hall. Alresford Hall has that rarely found classic Queen Anne symmetry with a seven bay elevation flanked by deep wings on either side. The principal reception rooms face west and enjoy magnificent views over the parkland and lakes to the Colne estuary, the majority have shuttered French windows and the house features some magnificent fireplaces. To the rear of the house is a courtyard with outbuildings, to the side beautiful walled garden and nearby a Grade II Listed Barn with residential planning consent to be converted into two dwellings. The grounds include a good mixture of arable farmland, woodland, parkland and two lakes.
ACCOMMODATION: The panelled entrance door is set into a pilastered and porticoed surround beneath an attractive fanlight window. The porch has a flagstone floor and two porthole windows, double panelled doors lead through to:
RECEPTION HALL: 18'5" x 12' (5.61m x 3.66m). The staircase has turned spindals and rises to the first and second floors. Ceramic floor tiles. French windows to the west overlooking the park.
SITTING ROOM: 16'2" x 14'3" (4.93m x 4.34m). With two sets of shuttered French windows with westerly views. Oak flooring and open fireplace with basket grate marble slips and carved pine surround. Decorative leaf cornicing.
DRAWING ROOM: 22'9" x 18'5" (6.93m x 5.61m). Benefiting from three sets of shuttered French windows with westerly views. Oak flooring and the main feature being an open fireplace having carved pine mantelpiece with marble slips. Decorative leaf cornicing and ornate ceiling motif. Double doors to:
BALL ROOM/GARDEN ROOM: 38'3" (11.66m) x 16'5" (5m) (maximum). With three sets of shuttered French windows opening to the west and a side bay with additional French windows leading to the walled garden. Ornate plaster panels to the ceilings and walls. Work is required to complete this elegant room.
INNER HALL: Leads off the Reception Hall giving access to:
CELLAR: 20'4" (6.2m) x 18'6" (5.64m) and 17'8" (5.38m) x 15'2" (4.62m). Extensive brick wine bins, slate shelves and strong room.
CLOAKROOM: With panelled etched glass doors, sub divided into two areas.
LIBRARY: 16'4" x 15'2" (4.98m x 4.62m). A magnificent bespoke handcrafted library with floor to ceiling oak panelling and bookshelves to one wall. Deep open fireplace with white marble surround. Shuttered French windows provide further westerly views and an oak staircase leads up to the study above.
STUDY: 17'2" x 15'1" (5.23m x 4.6m). Beautifully fitted with oak panelling to the walls which match the library beneath. Attractive fireplace with cupboards both sides. Sash window with westerly views to the Colne Estuary.
DINING ROOM: 24'3" (7.4m) x 16'7" (5.05m) (into bay). With decorative cornicing and fireplace with basket grate with white marble surround and mantle. Two shuttered French windows. Maple flooring.
FAMILY ROOM: 27' (8.23m) x 13'8" (4.17m) (maximum). Two sash windows, decorative cornicing, maple flooring and door to:
REAR HALL: With doors leading out to the rear courtyard and side garden. Secondary staircase leading up to the first and second floors and doors to:
SNUG: 16'1" x 9'9" (4.9m x 2.97m). Sash window looking out to the walled garden. Maple flooring. Fireplace with marble surround. Decorative cornicing.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 22'2" (6.76m) x 16'11" (5.16m) (maximum). Including extensive worktops with oak fronted cupboards and drawers beneath, built-in oven and space for American size fridge freezer, island unit, open fireplace to one end. Sash window looking out to the walled garden.
UTILITY ROOM: Door to courtyard and further door to:
LAUNDRY ROOM: 7' x 6'8" (2.13m x 2.03m). Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, butler sink and door to adjoining Cloakroom.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING A dogleg staircase rises to a spacious landing area which commands fine views. Plaster panelling to walls and the staircase continues to rise to the second floor. Two linen cupboards.
BEDROOM ONE: 16'2" x 14'4" (4.93m x 4.37m). With two sash windows with lovely views. Decorative cornicing. Fireplace with marble surround and hearth. Clothes cupboard.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Comprising Kaldewei bath, Shires wash basin, wc and having partly tiled walls, extractor fan and shaver socket.(further en-suite bathrooms unless otherwise described include similar fittings).
BEDROOM TWO: 20'7" x 18'3" (6.27m x 5.56m). With three sets of sash windows benefiting from lovely westerly views. Ornate cornicing. Fireplace with marble surround. Clothes cupboard. Connecting doors through to en-suite bathroom.
. To the north of the main landing is a central landing with doors to:
CLOAKROOM: wc and wash basin. Sash window. Hanging rails.
BEDROOM THREE: 17'3" x 13'9" (5.26m x 4.2m). Corniced ceiling. Clothes cupboard. Windows to two aspects. Door leading into en-suite bathroom.
BEDROOM FOUR: 14'7" x 10'4" (4.45m x 3.15m). Two sash windows. Corniced ceiling. Clothes cupboard. Door leading into en-suite bathroom.
BEDROOM FIVE: 17'4" x 16'9" (5.28m x 5.1m). With entrance hall off the landing and westerly views to the front and further views over the walled garden. En-suite bathroom.
REAR LANDING
BEDROOM SIX: 15'8" x 12'10" (4.78m x 3.91m). Sash windows overlooking the walled garden. Two clothes cupboards. Fireplace and door into en-suite bathroom.
BEDROOM SEVEN/STORAGE ROOM: 8'9" x 7'9" (2.67m x 2.36m). Sash window and door into en-suite (not fitted).
SECOND FLOOR Magnificent westerly views and doors to the following bedrooms:
BEDROOM EIGHT: 16'1" x 15'3" (4.9m x 4.65m). Sash window to front and low door leading to boarded attic storage space. En-suite bathroom.
BEDROOM NINE: 10'8" (3.25m) x 10'5" (3.18m) (maximum). Sash window to the rear. Eaved ceiling, clothes cupboard. Door leading into en-suite bathroom.
BEDROOM TEN: 10'2" x 9'8" (3.1m x 2.95m). Eaved ceiling, clothes cupboard and en-suite bathroom.
BEDROOM ELEVEN: 11'4" x 11'2" (3.45m x 3.4m). With far reaching views to the front and door leading into en-suite shower room.
BEDROOM TWELVE: 15'2" x 11' (4.62m x 3.35m). Sash window to the front and door leading into en-suite bathroom.
BEDROOM THIRTEEN: 9'9" (2.97m) x 9'1" (2.77m) (proposed bedroom). With door leading into en-suite (not fitted).
PROPOSED STAFF FLAT: With kitchenette area 6' x 6'1 (not fitted), sitting area 9'1 x 9', bedroom 11'5 x 5'8 (having door into proposed en-suite (not fitted).
THE GROUNDS: Alresford Hall is approached along an impressive driveway leading through woodland and farmland and across a bridge which divides the two lakes rising up to the front of the Hall. A secondary drive also provides access to the Hall as well as leading to the Barn with planning permission and to Cottages in separate ownership. The formal gardens lie to the south of the house and are enclosed by a high brick wall on three sides. The walled garden has a magnificent sunken spiral garden. To the east is the former walled kitchen gardens with original potting shed and garden stores, there are two further areas enclosed by walls and fences. To the north east of the house is a granary requiring reconstruction. Directly to the rear of the Hall are domestic outbuildings including useful workshop store rooms and garage.
. The Essex Barn has planning consent for conversion to two residential properties and can be accessed via the second driveway only if required. To the west of the house are lawns leading into the undulating parkland with a number of magnificent park trees and two interconnecting lakes which extend to nearly two acres. In all the property including parkland, woodland and Grade III arable land extends to approximately 169 acres.
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system.
PLANNING PERMISSION: 05/00444/FUL For renovation, conversion and change of use of Barn to form two dwellings and ancillary works.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Tendring District Council 01255 686266
COUNCIL TAX BANDING: H
DIRECTIONS: From London take the A12, past Colchester take the slip road as signposted to the A120 (Harwich). Turn off signposted Clacton A133. At the first roundabout turn right and proceed into Elmstead Market turning left at the first traffic lights you come to. Follow this road turning immediately right after the level crossing and continue to the next roundabout. Turn right and immediately cross the second roundabout, after about a mile turn left signposted Alresford station, cross the next mini roundabout, take the next left and continue to the T-junction turning left into Ford Lane. The entrance to Alresford Hall is about a third of a mile on the left.
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the Agent: JOHN D WOOD & CO on 01245 344222. Prior to making an appointment to view John D Wood & Co strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of John D Wood & Co staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.
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