Church Road, Peldon, CO5

Olive Tree House is a delightful modern house situated within the village of Peldon, a picturesque location within 8 miles of the historic town of Colchester. The property is part of a select development of 8 properties and is situated at the end of a no through turning offering excellent privacy. The accommodation is sure to impress and features an entrance hall with glazed double doors leading into a large kitchen diner with feature bay window. There is a good sized living room including fireplace with gas insert and bi-folding doors into the garden room. A utility room provides access out to the garden and there is a downstairs cloakroom. On the first floor the property benefits from generous bedrooms with en-suite to bedroom 1 and a family bathroom. A noteworthy feature on the first floor is a wonderful views over neighbouring rooftops and out to Brightlingsea. In the private rear garden there is a patio area, lawn with established flower beds and borders, plenty of space around the house for bins, a shed, large gates leading to the driveway and a former garage turned into a workshop which would make an ideal home office (subject to change of use).

Peldon is a village in the Colchester borough of Essex and has recently been awarded ‘ Essex Village of the Year 2019’ a presentation of the awards took place at the Chelmsford City Racecourse. It was noted that “Peldon, in particular, demonstrates that it is still possible for a small, relatively isolated rural community to sustain a strong sense of community.” Peldon has a population of 459 and the judges were impressed with its community activities and initiatives. It said the new village hall “provides excellent facilities for a wide range of activities, clubs and groups, including the annual village pantomime”. The judges also praised the outdoor community activities including the Peldon festival, garden concerts and gardening club. Volunteers run a lunch club and other activities.

 

Peldon also neighbours the fishing town of Mersea island made world famous by its oyster trade attracting a significant number of tourists each year. ‘Tourism remains popular, and there are a number of beach huts and holiday parks on the island. Colchester itself is within a short drive offering a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants and Mercury Theatre. For travel, Marks Tey or Colchester North are the main railway stations they are on the Great Eastern Main Line from London Liverpool Street to Norwich and is a junction for the Sunshine Coast Line to Walton-on-the-Naze and Clacton-on-Sea. There is also an hourly bus service available offering travel between Mersea to Colchester via Peldon. Within proximity to the property is a children’s play area, bus stop with connections to Colchester and Peldon Rose, a popular eatery. Little Doves Nursery is within the village itself and there is a primary school in the nearby village of Abberton (approx 2 miles) along with a community shop.

 

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Entrance Hallway
19' 10" x 6' 9" (6.05m x 2.06m) Brand new front door with frosted glass leading to the entrance hall with Karndean flooring, half height panelling detail. Radiator. Door to all ground floor rooms.

Kitchen/Diner
19' 10" x 12' 1" < 13' 10"(6.05m x 3.68m < 4.22m ) into bay. D/G windows to side and front, D/G bay window to side, glazed double doors to the hallway. Karndean flooring in the dining area and tiled floor in the kitchen area. Matching wall and base units with tiled splashback, laminate work surface with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, large range cooker (to remain), integrated fridge and dishwasher. Radiator.

Utility Room
6' 9" x 4' 5" (2.06m x 1.35m) D/G window to front, obscured part glazed D/G door to rear garden. Wall and base units with laminate work surface, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, LPG gas boiler, tiled floor. Radiator.

Ground Floor Cloakroom
Obscured D/G window to side. WC, pedestal hand wash basin.

Sitting Room
19' 4" x 10' 10" (5.89m x 3.30m) D/G window to side, D/G Bi-fold doors to the garden room. Open fireplace with gas insert, Karndean flooring.

Garden Room
18' 11" x 9' 5" (5.77m x 2.87m) Lightweight fixed roof, D/G windows surround all three aspects, 2 skylight windows, D/G French doors to rear garden, fitted blinds to all windows. Karndean flooring. Radiator.

Landing
Obscured single glazed leaded light stained glass window to side. Doors leading all bedrooms and family bathroom. Loft access with fitted ladder, loft is boarded with lighting connected, airing cupboard housing water cylinder. Radiator.

Bedroom One
12' 1" x 11' 5" (3.68m x 3.48m) D/G window to front. Large wardrobe (to remain). Door to en-suite. Radiator.

En-Suite
Obscured D/G window to side. Double width shower, wash hand basin, WC.

Bedroom Two
12' 1" x 12' (3.68m x 3.66m) Two D/G windows to rear. Radiator.

Bedroom Three
12' x 6' 10" (3.66m x 2.08m) D/G window to rear. Radiator.

Bedroom Four
11' 4" x 6' 10" (3.45m x 2.08m) D/G window to front. Radiator.

Family Bathroom
8' 8" x 4' 10" (2.64m x 1.47m) Obscured D/G window to side. Half height tiles to walls, WC, pedestal hand wash basin, bath with shower attachment.

Front Garden
Driveway parking for numerous cars, side gate leading to rear garden,

Rear Garden
75' depth x 39' width (22.86m x 11.89m) Driveway leading to the garage has now been partially covered by grass. Garage has been converted into a workshop / storage space. There is a shed, greenhouse, Various flowerbeds housing mature trees and shrubs including a feature olive tree. Patio area bordered with retaining wall and steps leading to large lawn area.

Colchester Borough Council

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