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" Built by Seven Developments to a high standard and with excellent attention to detail, Mill View forms part of our Signature collection. An exceptional bespoke gated development of just eight contemporary 4 bedroom detached homes designed by award winning local architects Stanley Bragg, conveniently located on the outskirts of Colchester.

At Mill View each individual property benefits from an air source heat pump for central heating, solar panels and an electric car charging point. Designed to make the most of the natural light and views, the split level ground floor has 4 bedrooms, 2 ensuites and a separate bathroom. The upper split level accommodation has vaulted ceilings in the sitting room measuring 16ft and the kitchen living room reaches 20ft and sits below the elevated mezzanine floor.

A fully glazed entrance door opens into the reception hall with cloaks cupboard and stairs leading up to the five different levels within the home. To the front is the principal bedroom, with built in wardrobes, large picture window and a door leading out to the small patio. This room has ensuite facilities, with a freestanding bath, walk in shower, vanity unit wash basin with mirror and light above, and a built in WC. There is a guest bedroom also on this level with built in wardrobes and ensuite facilities.

Steps lead up from the hall to a half landing, where two symmetrical double bedrooms of a good size can be found. There is also a large bathroom on this level with a freestanding bath, tiled shower cubicle, vanity unit wash basin, a wall mounted mirror with light above, and a built in WC.

On the first floor, the main landing has a door leading out to a fabulous sun terrace with tiled flooring, glass balustrading and steps down to the garden; there is also access to the utility room with LG ThinQ washing machine and tumble dryer, and a good size cloakroom.

The landing is open through to the impressive and beautifully appointed kitchen living room with vaulted ceiling and mezzanine level above, which is accessed via a spiral staircase. A brick chimney breast houses a built in log burner and the room enjoys a triple aspect with doors out to the balcony. The kitchen was designed by Nicholas Anthony and features a Blanco sink and Quooker tap and ample cupboard space, whilst built in appliances include two ovens, a Siemens larder fridge and freezer, and an integrated dishwasher. The large island unit has ample drawers beneath and a 4 ring induction hob with drawdown extractor. The mezzanine floor above offers commanding views, with a vaulted ceiling height of 12‘ and glass balustrade, overlooking the kitchen.

To the rear of the property is the main sitting room with 16ft vaulted ceiling and a triple aspect, overlooking the garden. There is a small study recess with steps leading up to a snug, providing a discreet reading area or storage, taking borrowed light from the kitchen and with a built in storage cupboard. The gated development will have a private drive serving the houses, each having its own drive leading up to a carport with useful storage cupboards and sensor lighting. The remainder of the front is lawns with pathways to either side. Stairs lead up to the sun terrace entertainment space above the car port. There are retaining walls to the side and rear with steps leading up to the lawns of the rear garden which is enclosed by fencing. The photos used and property portrayed in the brochure is the show home, whilst the other properties are all finished to the same standard there may be some differences in style or colour choice.


Location

The development is found on the very edge of Colchester and adjoining countryside. Within about a mile are shops including Tesco, Lidl and Waitrose, primary and secondary schools, and the University of Essex. The nearest railway station is at the Hythe which has services to London Liverpool Street. The A133 provides road links to the coast, whilst central Colchester, Britain‘s first Roman city, but also one of the newest, has a wealth of history, with open spaces, shopping, recreational and entertainment venues.

Directions

From Colchester, proceed along Cowdray Avenue into St Andrews Avenue, passing Waitrose. Turn left into Harwich Road and at the top mini roundabout take the second exit into Bromley Road. Proceed down the hill, passing The Beehive public house and up the other side where Mill View can be found on the left hand side.

Important Information

Council tax TBC
Services Mains water and electricity are connected. There is a communal Klargester private drainage system on site that services all properties.
Tenure Freehold
EPC rating A
Management charge There is a management charge payable by occupants of this development of approx. £400 pa for the upkeep of communal areas, security gates, private drainage etc..The maintenance remains the responsibility of the builders until the development is complete. At this time a management company will be appointed and residents will become 1 8th directors.
Agents note Any CGI images are indicative of the finished product. Choices are subject to build stage and availability.
THE INTERNAL PHOTOS SHOWN ARE OF PLOT 4 & SOME OF PLOT 1 THE SHOW HOME PROPERTY, THE SAME STYLE TYPE. "