7 bedroom detached house for sale

Hill House is a fine example of a Neo Georgian country home constructed 60 years ago to a traditional design with paneled mahogany doors, marble fireplaces, high ceilings with elaborate cornicing and even servants’ bells. The property stands within private grounds taking full advantage of its beautiful views over farmland and the Colne Valley.


Approached over a 230-metre-long drive Hill House is constructed of brick under a parapet slate roof and provides good extensive accommodation.

Rooms of particular note are the impressive reception hall and study whilst the capacious dining room and triple aspect drawing room incorporate a garden room all of which overlook the garden and farmland beyond. Of special note there is also a self-contained one-bedroom annexe with its own entrance but equally accessible from the house. It can be used as part of the house, but has in the past been used for staff. There is also an Orangery.

On the first floor of the house there are 3-bedroom suites including an extensive master suite with bath, shower, infra-red sauna and dressing room, and a further 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. All bedrooms have extensive built in wardrobes. From the front rooms there are views over the gardens whilst the rooms to the rear overlook the Colne Valley.

Agents note, the property has recently had a new heating system intslalled.

Outside, the owners have created stunning landscaped grounds and gardens with an irrigation system, lighting and water features. There is garaging for a number of cars, and a heated swimming pool and tennis court. Total plot approaching 4.5 acres.

WHATS NEARBY

Hill House occupies a delightful rural situation between Eight Ash Green and Aldham to the west of Colchester. Stane Park at Stanway is within close proximity provides shopping facilities including Sainsbury’s supermarket and Marks & Spencer.” with a more extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities in Colchester. Colchester offers a wide range of schooling for all age groups including Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls, Holmwood House, Colchester High School and St. Mary's School. For the commuter there is a train service from Marks Tey which is 2 miles away to London's Liverpool Street and access onto the A12 and the A120 trunk road at Marks Tey with direct access to Stansted Airport and the M11.