Houds Farm Barn, Wormingford Road, Fordham, CO6 3NS Beautiful bespoke Barn 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms, 0.55 acres
Fenn Wright Signature - North Essex - 01206 507 607 At a glance Versatile accommodation of over 3000 sq ft Five bedrooms complimented by four bathrooms 25ft kitchen breakfast room with large adjacent utility Three reception rooms and mezzanine Wrap around grounds of half an acre Generous parking and turning space Range of useful outbuildings Less than 5 miles to Marks Tey mainline station Close to amenities from both Fordham and Wormingford
Beautifully converted Grade II Listed barn offering 3000 sq ft of flexible and characterful accommodation nestled within established grounds of.55 acres Well-located on the outskirts of this popular village and under 5 miles from Marks Tey and Colchester station. Houds Farm Barn boasts an exceptional vaulted living space alongside two further reception rooms, five double bedrooms and four bathrooms The property A covered entranceway with flagstone floor gives access via a part glazed door into the wide reception hall. A large window to the front overlooks the gardens and an opening leads into the superb vaulted living space. This room divides into two spaces, a dining area to one end with French doors and a window to the rear doors and a sitting room at the far end with a grand inglenook fireplace with an inset cast iron wood burning stove. This vaulted room boasts a wealth of exposed timbers and ironwork with wide floorboards and double doors leading to the kitchen breakfast room. The kitchen breakfast room is a charming 25ft room with terracotta tiles throughout and a handful of exposed beams. There are a range of wall and base mounted units fitted incorporating wooden work surfaces, an inset butler sink and peninsula storage unit. To one end a brick arch houses the Aga whilst there is also space for an electric oven. There is a window to the front and doors lead to the front, rear and utility. The utility room is a very generous space with a range of matching storage units with wooden work surfaces and inset twin butler sink. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher whilst doors lead to the front and shower room. The shower room is partly tiled and features a shower enclosure, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. From the main living space stairs lead up to a unique mezzanine with redbrick detail and iron railings. This is a versatile space currently housing a piano but would also serve well as a study or reading spot. A corridor leads from the dining area to the play room, three bedrooms and the family bathroom. These three bedrooms are all double rooms with windows overlooking the gardens, whilst the playroom is a useful additional space with a window to the side and fitted shelving and storage. The family bathroom is part tiled and fitted with a three piece suite comprising; pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC and panelled bath with shower over and glass screen. There is a window to the front and a heated towel radiator. Stairs lead from the sitting room to the galleried first floor landing where doors lead to the master and guest bedrooms and the airing cupboard. The master bedroom is a spacious double aspect room with windows to the rear overlooking the gardens and a window to the side overlooking the pond and adjoining farmland. There are characterful exposed timbers and to one side a door leads to the ensuite bathroom. This bathroom is part tiled and benefits from a freestanding claw and ball bath, shower cubicle, WC and pedestal hand wash basin. The guest bedroom is another comfortable double room with exposed timbers and a window to the front. There is a door to one side leading to an ensuite bathroom with WC, bath and hand wash basin. Houds Farm Barn, Wormingford Road, Fordham, CO6 3NS
Fenn Wright Signature - North Essex - 01206 507 607 The kitchen breakfast room is a charming 25ft room with exposed timbers, terracotta tiles and Aga
The main reception space is a stunning vaulted room enjoying a wealth of exposed timbers and ironwork Houds Farm Barn, Wormingford Road, Fordham, CO6 3NS
Fenn Wright Signature - North Essex - 01206 507 607 The ground floor accommodates three reception rooms, the kitchen breakfast and utility alongside three of the five bedrooms and two bathrooms
The master bedroom benefits from a dual aspect with windows overlooking the gardens and adjoining farmland Houds Farm Barn, Wormingford Road, Fordham, CO6 3NS
Fenn Wright Signature - North Essex - 01206 507 607 Outside The property is approached from the road via a shingled drive through a five bar gate. The driveway provides ample parking and turning space and vehicular access to the carport, garages and cart lodge. The gardens wrap around three sides of the property with generous areas of lawn to the front and rear. To the front of the property there is a fenced vegetable garden with greenhouse whilst to the side a gateway leads to a further lawned area abutting the well-established pond. This pond extends to the rear of the property and is stocked with a wide variety of water plants. There are a selection of mature trees scattered throughout the plot and deep herbaceous beds provide colour throughout the year.
Houds Farm Barn, Wormingford Road, Fordham, CO6 3NS
Fenn Wright Signature - North Essex - 01206 507 607 Location Fordham Colchester The village of Fordham is found on the western outskirts of the town adjacent to the A1124. The village is approached over the River Colne and is surrounded by countryside owned by The Woodland Trust which provides acres of managed countryside with attractive walks making a haven for wildlife. The village itself has good local facilities including a public house, village shop, primary school and fine church. Colchester s town centre is surrounded by its roman walls and is steeped in history, including its Norman Castle. The town centre provides much of what is expected of a major town with many national retailers and specialists shops and with bars and restaurants catering for most tastes. The town centre also has its own multi-screen cinema, the Mercury Theatre and the Firstsite Art Gallery. Excellent schooling includes the leading Grammar Schools. Further educational facilities are found in the Wormingford town centre with not only a Sixth Form College but the Wormingford is a small village 6 miles from Colchester Colchester Institute; whilst on the eastern outskirts of the leading down to the south bank of the River Stour. The town is the University of Essex. village covers some 2,322 acres and has a post office, public house and restaurant called The Crown, the For the commuter Colchester s North Station provides ancient Church of St Andrew and a community mainline services terminating at London s Liverpool Street with most journey times scheduled for 50 minutes. education centre. For the road user there is also straight forward access to Well regarded preparatory schools are within close the A12 linking to the M25 and beyond. proximity; specifically Holmwood House and Littlegarth. For the commuter, the nearest mainline railway station is at Colchester, approximately 10-15 minutes by car.
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Directions From the A12 take the A1124 signed to Halstead. Pass through Eight Ash Green to Ford Street and take the turning right into Ponders Road, signed to Fordham. At the top of Ponders Road turn left into Plummers Road with the village shop on your left. Proceed for approximately 3/4 of a mile where the property can then be found on the left hand side. Services We understand that tbc Council tax band - G EPC rating - F Tenure - Freehold Method of sale - Private treaty 01206 507 607