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6 bed property, in Countess Cross, £1,895,000
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6 bed detached house

Countess Cross, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6
£1,895,000

Our Summary

  • A large barn, currently serving as storage, presents outstanding potential for a range of future uses, subject to the necessary consents
  • While functional, the annexe would benefit from updating and offers an excellent opportunity to create a guest suite
  • Beyond the formal garden lies a paddock, which includes a tennis court in need of refurbishment

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Description

Countess Cross House is an elegant country house with a rendered facade and slate roof, benefiting from high ceilings and large sash windows that flood the rooms with natural light. The property features a grand reception hall with stairs leading to the first floor and access to a cellar. The accommodation includes a spacious kitchen/dining/family room with underfloor heating, high-end kitchen fittings, and glazed elevations providing views onto the terrace and gardens.

There are four further reception rooms, including a sitting room and drawing room with bay windows and original fireplaces. The first floor features six bedrooms, two staircases, and multiple bathrooms. A collection of outbuildings surrounds a central courtyard, including stables, a tack room, an office, a barn, and a plant room.

A self-contained annexe offers a reception room, kitchenette, double bedroom, and en-suite bathroom. The property sits on approximately 3.2 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds.