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Laits Barn Holton St Mary, Nr Colchester, Essex
A converted barn with self-contained annexe, large garage/store and delightful countryside views set between the villages of Holton St Mary and Higham
Guide Price: £650,000
The Property This stunning barn presents weather boarded elevations under a Norfolk reed roof with straw ridge. The property offers spacious and flexible accommodation over two floors and can either be lived in as one or with a separately accessed annexe. The central front door with porch over and coach lamp to one side leads into the lobby and reception hall with exposed brickwork and timbers, boarded floor and cloakroom. Main living room with magnificent floor to ceiling brick chimney breast, deep fireplace with wood burning stove and galleried landing above with staircase access to the first floor. Dining area with glazed door and side screens either side to the terrace. Dining room with glazed double French doors to the drive, exposed brickwork and timbers with connecting door to the annexe. Kitchen/breakfast room with fitted wall and floor units incorporating double stainless steel sink and space for Range cooker with tile surround. Rear lobby with coat hanging space, built in cupboards and shelved larder with stable door to the rear drive. Utility room with double butlers sink on brick piers, storage cupboards and space for freezers. Staircase to the first floor galleried landing with impressive cross timbers, deep airing cupboard with slatted shelves. Master bedroom with pitched ceiling and exposed timbers. Family bathroom. Bedroom two with exposed timbers and wash basin. Landing bedroom/sewing room with door to shower room and utility area. Inner landing with bedroom three and four off either side.
Connecting door through to the annexe. Annexe bedroom with wash basin. Family bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin and stairs down to the sitting room with its glazed French door to the drive and garden together with displayshelving. Dining room with deep storage cupboard. Inner lobby. Cloakroom with wash basin, WC and oil boiler. Utility area with butlers sink and part glazed stable door to the outside. Annexe kitchen with double bowl sink and range of floor units incorporating a Hotpoint double oven. Connecting door to the main barn dining room. Having been a wonderful family home for the present vendors, the property now requires a comprehensive refurbishment throughout.
Outside The property is approached off a quiet country lane through a five bar gate to a wide gravelled parking and turning area with a range of timber storage buildings and kennel. Substantial brick timber and weather boarded garage/store all under a pan tile roof (25’ x 15’). The garden is laid mainly to lawn with a number of mature specimen trees including oak, beech and silver birch. Extensive west facing terrace with low brick walls, York stone, and trellising at one end. Further parking at the end of the property with pretty osier weave fencing and beech tree to the rear of the property with maturing yew hedge.
Features � Spacious and flexible accommodation � Main house - reception hall, living room with
galleried landing, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, boot room, utility room, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, inner landing and shower room
� Annexe - Bedroom, bathroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and utility room
� Substantial garage/storage barn (25’ x 14’) � Mature gardens in a tranquil setting � Easy access to the A12 and Manningtree
Location Laits Barn lies between the village of Holton St Mary and Higham which is in the heart of the Stour Valley surrounded by rolling and picturesque countryside. Approximately 1½ miles to the south is the village of Stratford St
Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Mary with its local shops and facilities together with excellent access to the A12. The town of Manningtree is approximately 5 miles to the south east with direct mainline commuting trains to London’s Liverpool Street station (about 55 minutes). The town of Colchester is approximately 8 miles to the south with extensive recreational and commercial facilities with direct mainlinecommuting trains to London’s Liverpool Street station (about 45 minutes). The A12 dual carriageway is located approximately 1½ miles to the east which provides excellent communication routes to the A14 to the north and the M25 to the south.
Directions (Post code CO7 6NH) Take the B1070 road from East Bergholt to Hadleigh. Continue through the village of Holton St Mary. Having passed Holton Hall take the next left signposted to Higham. Bear left at the small green and continue for a further 250 yards. On the sharp right hand bend, continue straight into the drive of Laits Barn.
Property Information ServicesServicesServicesServices Mains electricity and water. Private drainage system. Oil fired central heating system with two separate boilers serving the main house and annexe respectively. Fixtures and fittingsFixtures and fittingsFixtures and fittingsFixtures and fittings Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation. ViewingViewingViewingViewing By appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff. Tel. 01473 218218. TenureTenureTenureTenure Freehold and vacant possession upon completion.
