Alresford Grange a l r e s f o r d n c o lc h e s t e r n e s s e x 1
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Alresford Grange a l r e s f o r d n c o l c h e s t e r n e s s e x Superbly positioned Edwardian country house with exceptional river views Alresford 1.5 miles (Liverpool Street Station from 66 minutes), Wivenhoe 2 miles, Colchester 5 miles (London Liverpool Street Station from 50 minutes) (All mileages and times are approximate) SUMMARY 5 Principal bedrooms n 6 Secondary bedrooms n 4 Bathrooms n Reception hall 3 Reception rooms n Library n Garden room n Kitchen/breakfast room Play room n Utility n Laundry n Cloakroom Basement n Wine cellar n 2 Utility rooms Mature gardens n Garaging n Stabling n Woodland Squash court n Outbuildings & paddocks Lodge Cottage 2 s n Bathroom n Kitchen n Utility Sitting room n Sun room n Private garden ABOUT 27 ACRES Savills Ipswich 50 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RJ ipswich@savills.com 01473 234800 3
Situation Alresford Grange is reached via a shared private lane, at the end of which is the electric entrance gates to the property. The drive winds down to the superb position on which the house was built. Views to the south and west look over sloping gardens to the Colne Estuary with the Fingringhoe Nature Reserve beyond and Mersea Island in the distance. Together the villages of Alresford and Wivenhoe have better than average village amenities and for a far wider selection the market town of Colchester is approximately 5 miles away which also has educational and recreational facilities. The commuter can take advantage of train services from either Wivenhoe or Colchester to London s Liverpool Street Station. The main A12 dual carriageway from London through to Ipswich and the A14 gives the neareast access to Felixstowe, Cambridge and the Midlands. Description An Edwardian mansion, Alresford Grange was constructed in 1910/11 and is representative of this architectural period. Principally constructed from brick under a peg tiled roof, the external elevations are enhanced by rendering and exposed timbers. Orientated to take full advantage of its exceptional elevated position, virtually all the rooms face south or west overlooking the formal gardens, woodlands and down to the water. 4
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Internally, the quality of the original construction is exemplified by the use of oak for virtually all internal and external exposed joinery. Of particular merit is the reception hall and the main reception rooms being the drawing room, sitting room and dining room. The drawing room leads to the garden room which opens onto a particularly large terrace; this extends to most of the southern elevation of the house taking full advantage of the views. The property is finished to a high standard throughout offering a house with versatile living space encompassed within a practical, period house. The current owners attention to detail extends through the house including an Aga kitchen with Gaggenau, Miele, Liebherr appliances, gold leaf detailing within the house, mosaic tiling in the cloakroom, garden room and bathrooms and under floor heating in the garden room, master and guest suite bathrooms. 6
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There are three staircases to the first floor and the majority of the rooms on the first floor over look the estuary. Part of the house could readily be converted to make a fully self-contained integral flat. The cinema/sitting room is wired with an entertainment system. The property also benefits from oil central heating, secondary glazing, an alarm and security lighting. Outside Alresford Grange is approached through electric gates, passing the Lodge Cottage and continuing along a tree lined drive. The drive which is about 150 yards long curves up to the front of the house with parkland fencing. Beyond the mown verges to the west there is a woodland strip and to the east a fenced field. The drive leads to a courtyard at the front of the house. The main drive passes between 2 red pillars topped by coach lamps and enters a wide parking sweep enclosed and sheltered by red brick walls and the house. The north wall is centred by an arch with a decorative wrought iron gate reached by a terrace surrounded fountain. 8
There are a range of outbuildings including the coach house with stabling, garaging, adjacent to which lies a squash court with sprung floor and viewing platform, currently used for storage. Along the southern elevation of the house is a wide stoned terrace surrounded by low brick walls with decorative arches. The elevations are centred by the garden room flanked on either side by flower and rose beds. In the centre of the terrace is a sun dial. Two sets of matching steps leads down to the sweeping lawns and flower beds beyond. The gardens lie principally to the south and west of the house. A path is set between mown verges and flower beds across the sloping lawns and continues onto a path flanked by tall firs. The informal gardens slope steeply down to the south and west towards the Colne Estuary with ornamental trees and grasses near the ponds at the bottom. To either side there are many trees, woodland and banks of rhododendrons, again divided by mown walks. The majority of the walks culminate in a sitting area above the foreshore from which the grounds slope steeply down to the estuary with about 350 yards of river frontage. To the east paths meander through camellia and rhododendron plantings to the wood. There is a very wide track running along the easternmost boundary, part of which divides the paddock with a small fir copse from the gardens. There are mature trees throughout the garden, predominantly oak, beech, laburnum, cherry, pear, silver birch, ash, Scots pine and eucalyptus. In the spring there are an abundance of blue bells throughout the woods. 9
Accommodation See Floor Plan Services Mains electricity, private well water, private drainage and oil fired central heating. Postcode CO7 8BG Tenure Freehold with vacant possession. Directions From Colchester take the A133 to Clacton. Pass Essex University and in 1 mile turn right to Wivenhoe through traffic lights. Continue to Wivenhoe on the B1028. On entering Wivenhoe turn left at the roundabout opposite the Horse and Groom public House. After 1 ½ miles go over a railway bridge before turning sharp right onto a private lane. A sign will be seen to Alresford Grange. The entrance to Alresford Grange can be found a short distance along the private lane on the right. From Ipswich take the A12 towards Colchester. Take the first slip road towards Colchester. Proceed over a roundabout and continue towards Colchester until reaching a second roundabout. Turn left through a series of mini roundabouts following the sign to the A133 to Clacton. Pass Essex University and follow the directions about from Colchester. 10
Alresford Grange, Alresford: Approximate gross internal area = 804 sq m (8,643 sq ft) For identification purposes only. Not to scale. 3.48 x 3.45 11'5 x 11'4 4.65 x 3.05 15'3 x 10' Sitting Room 4.14 x 3.84 13'7 x 12'7 Dining Room 3.73 x 3.28 12'3 x 10'9 4.55 x 4.09 14'11 x 13'5 3.35 x 3.35 11' x 11' 2.44 x 1.52 8' x 5' 2.44 x 2.44 8' x 8' 3.02 x 2.92 9'11 x 9'7 3.20 x 2.90 10'6 x 9'6 Kitchen 2.82 x 2.74 9'3 x 9' 8.53 x 5.18 28' x 17' Squash Court 9.75 x 6.71 32' x 22' 2.62 x 1.78 8'7 x 5'10 2.92 x 2.13 9'7 x 7' Kitchen 4.83 x 4.55 15'10 x 14'11 Breakfast Room 4.78 x 3.66 15'8 x 12' 3.20 x 2.01 10'6 x 6'7 4.80 x 3.66 15'9 x 12' Ground Floor Cottage - 104 sq m (1,118 sq ft) First Floor Dressing Room 4.27 x 3.35 14' x 11' Ground Floor First Floor Balcony 6.71 x 1.83 22' x 6' 4.27 x 3.35 14' x 11' 2.74 x 2.13 9' x 7' 2.13 x 2.13 7' x 7' Squash Court - 165 sq m (1,769 sq ft) 4.57 x 4.27 15' x 14' 2.82 x 2.74 9'3 x 9' Sitting Room 5.87 x 4.22 19'3 x 13'10 3.35 x 3.35 11' x 11' Dressing Room 5.56 x 3.20 18'3 x 10'6 3.66 x 3.05 12' x 10' Loft Access 5.08 x 4.88 16'8 x 16' Cellar 4.45 x 2.44 14'7 x 8' 4.45 x 2.44 14'7 x 8' 2.82 x 2.51 9'3 x 8'3 Hall 4.88 x 4.19 16' x 13'9 Dining Room 6.53 x 5.18 21'5 x 17' Landing 4.93 x 4.27 16'2 x 14' 5.99 x 5.18 19'8 x 17' 4.88 x 4.27 16' x 14' 5.08 x 2.13 16'8 x 7' 5.49 x 4.88 18 x 16' 4.57 x 2.44 15' x 8' 6.10 x 5.08 20' x 16'8 Stable Yard Alresford Grange Energy Efficiency Rating Drawing Room 9.02 x 5.87 29'7 x 19'3 Garden Room 7.32 x 3.48 24' x 11'5 7.32 x 2.13 24' x 7' 3.66 x 2.44 12' x 8' 5.05 x 3.35 16'7 x 11' 5.49 x 3.96 18' x 13' 3.66 x 2.13 12' x 7' Sitting Room 7.98 x 4.83 26'2 x 15'10 4.88 x 4.88 16' x 16' 4.98 x 3.71 16'4 x 12'2 5.08 x 3.53 16'8 x 11'7 Garage 7.01 x 5.79 23' x 19' Second Floor Grange Lodge Energy Efficiency Rating Ground Floor First Floor 165 sq m (1,769 sq ft) Important Notice Savills and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make to 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 regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 17/08/11 TO 11