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Sturrick Lane, Great Bentley... 6 bed detached house for sale
Sturrick Lane, Great Bentley, Colchester C07
£1,000,000
Sturrick Lane, Great Bentley, Colchester C07
£1,000,000
Our Summary
- 25 ACRES WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AN ADJACENT --- BUILDING PLOT (PRICE ON APPLICATION) --- WITH PLANNING GRANTED FOR A GATED 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW SET IN A BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED POSITION *MAIN HOUSE Welcome to "Sturricks" Farmhouse - Guide Price £1,000,000-£1,150,000 An exceptional opportunity to acquire this elegant 3400 sq ft, six bedroomed Grade II listed farmhouse located in the picturesque village of Great Bentley, enjoying extensive grounds of approx
- 25 acre (sts) with numerous outbuildings, nestled in the leafy commuter village of Great Bentley, with the option to purchase a building plot (separate negotiation) bordering the grounds with planning permission for a two bedroomed single storey dwelling
- Steeped in original design yet beautifully reimagined with a blend of heritage style and modern comforts one would expect to compliment contemporary family life, this unique property offers extensive versatile accommodation over three floors, charming gardens and huge amounts of further potential
- Four large barns accessed via the front and side of the house, are currently used for storage, and could easily be renovated to create a granny annexe or even utilised for an airbnb/country rental (stp), which add to the overall attraction of Sturrick's Farmhouse
- BUILDING PLOTAn option to purchase an adjacent building plot in the grounds by separate negotiation, with planning granted for a two bedroomed self-build single storey dwelling
- The current owners look ideally to sell the house and the plot together however, will retain the building plot if not required
- Adjacent BUILDING PLOT also available by separate negotiation
- Huge Potential - Impeccable Home in a Very Requested Commuter Village
Description
Welcome to "Sturricks" Farmhouse, a stunning 3400 sq ft, six-bedroomed Grade II listed farmhouse nestled in the picturesque village of Great Bentley. This elegant home, dating back to the 1600s, has been sympathetically enhanced over the years by the current owners. The property boasts extensive grounds of approximately 1.25 acres, including numerous outbuildings, and offers a unique blend of heritage style and modern comforts. The interior features impressive high ceilings, large sash windows, and original features such as a charming vented dairy door, deep larder with original shelving, Inglenook fireplaces, and brick floors. The property has been meticulously maintained and improved, with a beautiful orangery, country-style kitchen with AGA, and a stunning first-floor dressing room/bedroom three. The grounds are equally magnificent, with a gated entrance, mature gardens, a pretty pond, and a delightful wooded spinney. Additionally, there is an option to purchase an adjacent building plot with planning permission for a two-bedroomed single-storey dwelling. This exceptional property offers a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of history, with endless possibilities for the next custodians to enjoy.