Property of the Month

August 2008

The Chase - Guide Price £1,800,000

Colchester & mainline station 1.5 miles (London Liverpool Street 45 minutes) A12 access 0.5 mile.

Excellent choice of Grammer, Comprehensive & Private education (Holmwood House, Nr Lexden)

A stunning and substantial Grade II listed farmhouse, situated in an enviable position close to Colchester yet in a private setting on an historic, ancient site with extensive acreage, exceptional secondary, ancillary and leisure accommodation, premium equestrian facilities and beautifully landscaped, established grounds. The house stands centrally on a fully moated island with a double arched access bridge, whilst the equestrian facilities occupy the outer moated areas providing a truly unique and picturesque setting.

In all just over 12 acres (5 Ha)

The attractive double gabled farmhouse dates back in part to the 16th Century having medieval architecture with some rooms featuring its heavy exposed timber frame. This is complimented with the later 19th Century additions, featuring the elegant Georgian period with classic high ceilings and a more recent bespoke garden room facing onto the tiered decking which overhangs the moat for sunset entertaining and relaxing moments!
The property offers extensive living, staff and guest accommodation with first class equestrian facilities (now a stud & dressage farm and formerly as a racing yard).

• An historic Grade II listed 15th/16th & 19th Century farmhouse
• 5 bedrooms (two en suite) plus attic rooms
• AGA farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room
• 5 reception rooms plus bespoke conservatory
• Attached one bedroom staff cottage
• Outdoor pool complex - Large ancillary building with gym
• Brick garaging/workshop and enclosed yard
• Coach house stabling with office suite/guest accommodation

Equestrian facilities
• In all 11 large internal & external stables
• Coach House with secure rooms and 4 stables
• Main barn with 7 internal Lodden boxes (space for additional)
• Floodlit 50m x 20 m arena with Pasada fencing
• Well managed paddocks with numerous field shelters
• Landscaped vehicular access and extensive parking/yard areas
• Fast A12 access for National & International equestrian venues

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