New Road, Aldham, Colchester

SUMMARY An imposing five double bedroom family home dating from the 16th century with later Victorian additions in the 19th century. Featuring five reception rooms, kitchen / breakfast room, utility room, boot room, family bathroom, family shower room and two en-suites. Over 4300 square feet of accommodation across three floors. The total plot size is circa 3 acres and includes an extensive list of outbuildings ranging from 3 large kennels, double bay cart lodge and two large storage barns, one of which is 2 storey.
Oil Central Heating. EPC F 

PROPERTY The traditional formal entrance hall is located on the north west elevation, with a more convenient entrance located on the opposite side adjacent to the gated driveway and overlooks the impressive grounds that surround the property. The entrance hall opens into a very useful boot room with a range of stylish storage solutions, a cloakroom WC can be found at the end of this area. The family room with wood burner offers a delightful view over the north easterly facing garden via an impressive triple sash window. A formal reception hall provides stairs to the first floor and a further wood burner, with access to the former traditional main entrance, which is now utilised as study. The spacious main living room offers truly enviable views to the south east over the formal gardens via a delightful bay window with doors leading out to a sun terrace. The kitchen / breakfast room features a luxurious fitted kitchen supplied via deVOL of London and features a combination of oak and granite worksurfaces, with a complementary central island, the main focal point of the kitchen has to be the AGA, which is positioned to provide a low level partition between the kitchen and the breakfast room which is currently utilised as an addition family room, this highly desirable setup lends itself perfectly to entertaining guests as a very sociable open plan space. A formal dining room and a south facing garden room conclude the ground floor accommodation.

Ascending the stairs from the reception hall, the first floor accommodation commences with a large landing and provides access to four of the five bedrooms as well as both dressing rooms, family bathroom and separate family shower room. The master bedroom as well as the second bedroom both benefit from luxurious en-suite shower rooms, equipped with walk-in double showers, low level WC's and vanity hand basin's. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are both very well-appointed double bedrooms. The recently refitted family bathroom features fully tiled walls and floor, with a very high quality spa style bath and walk-in shower. A further staircase from the rear of the first floor landing leads to the second floor, where bedroom 5 is located, this room in ideal for an au pair or live in nanny.

 

OUTSIDE Somerson House is accessed via a large gravel driveway which is set behind a secure remote operated timber gate. The entire perimeter (circa 550m) is fully enclosed and provides a very high degree of seclusion. An array of useful outbuilding are situated to the far side of the driveway and include 2 sets of kennels / stables, a detached barn as well as a further two storey barn that is currently utilised as a private gym and garage, adjoining this is a twin bay cart lodge with 3 phase power, the benefit of this being one can quickly charge an electric vehicle at speeds of up to 22kW (subject to vehicle specification and compatible charger).

A large sun terrace and patio area wrap around the south westerly side of Somerson House and can be directly accessed by 5 separate rooms, this delightful aspect gives a stunning view over the beautifully maintained formal gardens and meadow style garden beyond. In total the grounds of Somerson House are approaching 3 acres. 

SITUATION Somerson House is located in the picturesque village of Aldham to the west of Colchester in the Colne Valley. Marks Tey mainline station is a short drive away and offers journey times to London Liverpool in less than 1 hour. Junction 26 of the A12 is circa 2 miles away and provides access to the M25, London, Ipswich, as well as access to the A120 through to Stansted International Airport and the M11.

Colchester was recently granted City status and provides a vast array of shopping facilitates and other amenities associated with a large regional City. Buyers will be spoilt for choice in terms of private schooling options with Holmwood House, St. Marys School for girls and Colchester High School within easy reach, Colchester Royal Grammar School is also nearby.The Colne Valley provides countless scenic walks, with many renowned local public houses and restaurants.