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This is no ordinary property as also included in the price of
this stunning home are two further dwellings offering ANNEXE
accommodation. This is a great business opportunity currently
bringing in a healthy income. These are fully modernised and
refurbished, both ‘The Cabin‘ and ‘The Studio‘ are self-contained
one bedroom holiday lets providing an additional source of income
to the present owners.
Having been fully renovated and modernised by the present owners
‘Caterpillar Cottage‘ is located in the popular village of Aldham
to the West of Colchester. Within easy reach of Tollgate retail
park which offers an abundance of retail outlets, pubs and
restaurants as well as good schooling, both primary and secondary.
The City centre of Colchester is also within easy reach and offers
plenty to do, with a number of high street and local shops,
attractions such as Colchester Castle, the museum and the Mercury
Theatre. You will also find Colchester‘s north train station and
Marks Tey offer direct links into London Liverpool Street station.
Colchester also provides a range of highly sought-after secondary
schooling options, both state and private establishments.
Both units offer a kitchen, sitting room, double bedroom and
bathroom. The kitchens in both holiday lets feature a freestanding
cooker with accompanying extractor hood, free standing
fridgefreezer and free-standing washing machine. The bathroom in
‘The Cabin‘ comprises of a bath, a shower with rainfall head and
shower mixer attachment, hand basin set within a vanity unit,
toilet, and heated towel rail. The shower room to ‘The Studio‘ is
similarly appointed, excluding the bath.
The accommodation is approached via a storm porch that opens to
an entrance hallway providing access to the impressive dual aspect
sitting room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The centre
piece of the room being the attractive fireplace complete with log
burner, there are also French doors to the patio and rear garden
beyond.
The contemporary fitted ‘Howdens‘ kitchendining room includes a
range of integrated appliances including both a full height fridge
and freezer, dishwasher, oven and grill, wine chiller and hob (with
built in extractor) which is set within the kitchen island. The
island and worktop (with butler sink) are finished in an attractive
quartz, that provides both workspace and a breakfast bar for
informal dining, there is also a ‘waterfall‘ style table at the end
of island. Ample storage is provided by a good array of cupboards
and drawers in addition to the pantry. Underfloor heating runs
throughout the property (the exceptions being the en-suites where
heated towel rails are provided) and an electronic fire provides
additional comfort. A door at the rear of the kitchendining room
provides direct access to the garden.
The utility room provides additional workspace and storage as
well as space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble
dryer all set within an oak block worktop. The study provides a
useful space for those that work from home and offers both built in
storage cupboards and workstation. The main bedroom (located on the
ground floor) with two built in wardrobes is dual aspect with
French doors to the patio. The accompanying en-suite shower room is
comprised of a double shower with both rainfall shower and shower
mixer hose, a hand basin set within a vanity unit toilet and heated
towel rail. The cloakroom completes the ground floor.
On the first floor, the spacious landing has been fully
maximised and provides a gaming area for children as well as two
study areas. Both the bedrooms are well proportioned doubles, the
largest of which is dual aspect, with two built in wardrobes. The
accompanying en-suite mirrors the configuration of the principal
bedroom en-suite. The bathroom to the third bedroom is a four-piece
with the added extra of a bath (with shower mixer hose).
Outside; The main house is approached via an electronically
operated gate (with intercom system) which also provides access to
the neighbouring property. There is ample off-road parking for
several vehicles and the parking area benefits from illuminated
light bollards. The double garage provides additional parking
space, houses the gas boiler and there is a personnel door to
Caterpillar Cottage itself. Both ‘The Cabin‘ and ‘The Studio‘ have
enclosed courtyard style gardens set behind six-foot fencing. The
rear garden to Caterpillar Cottages is gated to both sides of the
property and is mainly laid to lawn, with a collection of mature
trees and shrubs. Adjacent to the house is a large patio that spans
the full width from the main bedroom to the sitting room. The area
of the patio closest to the sitting room also features a pergola
and water feature. To the rear of the garden there is timber garden
shed and brick built shed
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
5.60m x 2.00m (18‘ 4"e; x 6‘ 7"e;)
Lounge
KitchenBreakfast Room
8.20m x 3.60m (26‘ 11"e; x 11‘ 10"e;)
Inner Hallway
Utility Room
2.30m x 1.48m (7‘ 7"e; x 4‘ 10"e;)
Study
2.50m x 2.40m (8‘ 2"e; x 7‘ 10"e;)
Principal Bedroom
4.50m x 4.00m (14‘ 9"e; x 13‘ 1"e;)
En Suite
2.40m x 1.80m (7‘ 10"e; x 5‘ 11"e;)
First Floor
Landing
3.40m x 2.10m (11‘ 2"e; x 6‘ 11"e;)
Second Bedroom
5.00m x 3.60m (16‘ 5"e; x 11‘ 10"e;)
En Suite to Second Bedroom
2.40m x 1.80m (7‘ 10"e; x 5‘ 11"e;)
Third Bedroom
3.50m x 3.20m (11‘ 6"e; x 10‘ 6"e;)
En Suite to Third Bedroom
3.30m x 2.45m (10‘ 10"e; x 8‘ 0"e;)
The Studio
Lounge
3.45m x 3.43m (11‘ 4"e; x 11‘ 3"e;)
Kitchen
3.43m x 1.98m (11‘ 3"e; x 6‘ 6"e;)
Bathroom
2.38m x 1.40m (7‘ 10"e; x 4‘ 7"e;)
Bedroom
3.45m x 3.24m (11‘ 4"e; x 10‘ 8"e;)
The Cabin
Lounge
3.30m x 3.30m (10‘ 10"e; x 10‘ 10"e;)
Kitchen
3.30m x 1.90m (10‘ 10"e; x 6‘ 3"e;)
Bedroom
3.30m x 2.60m (10‘ 10"e; x 8‘ 6"e;)
En Suite
3.30m x 1.80m (10‘ 10"e; x 5‘ 11"e;)
Disclaimer
These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute
representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The
matters referred to in these particulars should be independently
verified by prospective buyers. Neither Knight West Limited nor any
of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any
representation or warranty in relation to this property.
Agents Note
Council Tax Band: F
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4 beds
Detached
435 days on market
