Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Creek Lodge Ford Lane, Colchester, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the CO7 8BE area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band G.
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £1,124,500 and a rental potential of £7,309 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Additional analysis
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Situated in a unique riverside position, Creek Lodge enjoys a
secluded and quiet location. Three reception rooms, large kitchen
breakfast room looking out to the creek, four bedrooms, roof
terrace and two holiday cottages within the grounds. Combining
unspoilt river views, private moorings and a generous four acre
plot of land at the mouth of Alresford Creek where it joins the
River Colne this is a property the like of which you will have
never seen. Accommodation extends to 3247 sq.ft.
Double opening glazed doors lead in to…
Reception Hall
Large galleried reception hall with a picture window to the front
and stairs rising to the first floor. Cedar wood flooring. Under
stairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Double doors to storage and
linen cupboards and further doors to lead off to…
Kitchen Breakfast Room
The kitchen area has two double glazed windows to the side. Fitted
with base units to two walls with a returning peninsula with Corian
work surfaces. Inset 11/4 bowl stainless steel sink with a mixer
tap. Inset induction hob. Built-in double oven. Built-in
dishwasher. Inset lighting. Opening through to the…
Breakfast / Family Area
Glazed window to the rear overlooking the garden and the creek.
Square bay window with a seating area to the side. Wood flooring.
Radiators. Glazed door leading through to the dining room and
double opening glazed doors lead in to…
Study
Double aspect with double glazed windows to the rear and a window
to the side. Fitted with work surface to three walls. Tiled
floor.
Dining Room
An excellent size room with two double glazed windows and central
door leading out to the terrace. Cedar flooring. Radiators. Door
leading to the entrance hall. Two openings through to the…
Drawing Room
Another excellent size with a bay window and French doors leading
out to the terrace. Bay window and door to the side garden. Open
fireplace with a red brick surround and a tiled hearth.
Radiator.
T.V. Room
Double aspect with a window to the side and rear. Radiator. The
original bell system still remains on the wall.
Boot Room
Part glazed door to the side. Door to a built-in storage cupboard.
Tiled floor. Floor standing oil fired boiler. Loft hatch. Door
leading to…
Utility / Cloakroom
Base units fitted to one wall with a roll top work surface. Inset
stainless steel sink with a mixer tap. Hi level W.C. Space for a
washing machine. Radiator.
First Floor
Large galleried landing with picture windows to all aspects and
lantern skylight. Wood flooring. Door to an airing cupboard and
further doors lead off to…
Bedroom
Double glazed windows to the rear. Hand wash basin. Wood flooring.
Radiator. Door to fitted wardrobe.
Family Bathroom
Window to the rear. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a
bath with a fully tiled surround, low level W.C. and a pedestal
hand wash basin. Part tiled walls. Radiator. Loft hatch. Wood
flooring.
Guest Bedroom
A good size room with wood flooring. Double doors to a built-in
storage cupboard. Pedestal hand wash basin. Radiator. Two windows
and a door leading out to a roof terrace overlooking the gardens
and the creek.
Master Bedroom
A triple aspect room with two windows and a door leading onto the
roof terrace, a bay window to the side and a window to the front.
Range of fitted wardrobes to one wall with fitted vanity units and
drawers. Wood flooring. Radiator. Door to…
En-suite Bathroom
Double aspect room with windows to the side and rear. Fitted with a
four piece suite comprising a panel bath, pedestal hand wash basin,
low level W.C. and a shower cubicle. Part tiled walls.
Radiator.
Bedroom Three
A good size room with wood flooring. Double doors to a built-in
storage cupboard. Pedestal hand wash basin. Radiator. Two windows
and a door leading out to a roof terrace overlooking the gardens
and the creek. Door to…
En-suite Shower Room
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a shower cubicle,
pedestal hand wash basin and a low level W.C. Radiator.
Cottage Annexe
Part glazed door to the hall. A door straight ahead leads in
to…
Open Plan Living / Kitchen Area
Dual aspect with a window to the side and three windows to the
front. The kitchen area is fitted with wall and base units to two
walls. Door to opposite side. Radiator.
Back in the entrance hall a door on the left leads in to the…
Bedroom
Window to the rear. Radiator. Door leading to…
En-suite Bathroom
Window to the rear. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a
panel bath, low level W.C. and a hand wash basin. Radiator.
Cottage Two
Part glazed door leads in to…
Open Plan Kitchen / Living / Bedroom Area
Two windows to the rear and one window to the side. Fitted kitchen
area. Door leading to the shower room which is fitted with a tiled
shower, W.C. and a hand wash basin.
Between the two cottages there is a shared utility area with a
washing machine and shelving. Door leading to the rear of the
property. Outside tap.
A driveway leads in to an extensive parking and turning area. The
property sits on a plot in excess of 4 acres and is beautifully
surrounded by a wealth of mature trees and shrubs and leading onto
the creek. The grounds to the front are mainly laid to lawn with a
range of flower and shrub borders with a feature central pond.
There is also a larger pond bordered by mature plants and shrubs.
Across the rear of the house there is a large lawn area. The oil
storage tanks are kept here. There are also two detached timber
barn / workshops with power and light connected.
There is a raised terrace area with a pergola adorned with wisteria
accessed from the dining and drawing room. This extends to the side
of the property where a copper beech tree provides a partial break
and leads to a rear terrace where there is a kitchen garden. There
is also a tool shed and a greenhouse here, main water and electric
are connected.
The rear garden is predominately laid to lawn with a range of
mature trees and fruit trees.
The property is offered with a mile of river frontage and its own
saltings. Creek Lodge has its own jetty and moorings.
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Tax band G
21,414 sqm plot
