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Sunnedon House, 51, West Street, Coggeshall, Essex
Press Release - October, 2011
Jackson-Stops & Staff’s Chelmsford Office have been instructed in what is a remarkable house in West Street Coggeshall. In bold terms the property can be described as a ‘mid- terraced town house’ but the dimensions and proportions of the rooms and the overall square footage, (over 3,500 sq.ft) and the 1⁄2 acre of garden the property enjoys somewhat defy this categorisation. The entire property was built by Mr George Swinborne, who developed the Isinglass Factory in the mid 19th Century. The original house has subsequently been subdivided into three parts, Sunnedon House forming the central and largest portion which is slightly elevated above the road and lies behind cast iron railings. It is only upon opening the front door that one appreciates the interior is very much at odds with what the exterior may suggest. The high ceilinged Reception/dining Hall gives a hint of the scale of the rooms that lie within.
The accommodation is arranged on four levels, the kitchen at present being in a half basement however there would be scope to create a kitchen on the ground floor in what is presently a sitting room, which enjoys the fine outlook to the south over the gardens. The ground floor accommodation comprises the reception hall /dining room, drawing room, study, music room and sitting room whilst on the first floor there are three bedrooms, two of which enjoy dressing rooms, a family bathroom and shower. On the top floor there are two additional bedrooms which share a bathroom and a study area.
One of the greatest benefits of Sunnedon House in a village such as Coggeshall is its driveway which leads to the double garage block and extensive off-street parking. The garden,s a mix of lawns, shrubs and trees ,extend to about half an acre.
The house is within easy walking distance to the centre of Coggeshall with its diverse range of traditional shops around a market place as well as restaurants, a choice of public houses, in what is an active community. There is a primary school and secondary education in the village and the town is well placed for access to the nearby Kelvedon Station which is served by a community bus.
Schuyler Pratt of Jackson-Stops & Staff comments “ Sunnedon House is a classic case of never judging a book by its cover. I was amazed to see the nature of the house that lie behind what is a very handsome front door but a drive by gives absolutely no indication of the living space and special nature of what lies within. Add to that the size of the garden and the extensive off-street parking which in a town such as Coggeshall as invaluable combine to make Sunnedon House somewhat special”.
Offers are invited in the region of £825,000 for the freehold and further details may be obtained through the sole agents, Jackson-Stops & Staff on 01245 467468.
The Captain’s House, Osea Island, Essex
Press Release - June, 2011
The Ultimate Beach House in Spectacular Island Setting
The Chelmsford Office of Jackson-Stops & Staff has been instructed in the sale of a remarkable property situated in a most enviable position on Osea Island in the middle of the River Blackwater on the Essex Coast. The Island, which is cut off by the tide for all but eight hours of the day, is a magical location and the house presents a remarkable opportunity to buy onto the Island. The Captain’s House lies in the south-west corner of the Island and enjoys a spectacular outlook over its own gardens to the south and west over the water to the rolling agricultural scenery of the Dengie Hundred beyond. The sunsets and skyscapes are spectacular.
The Captain’s House, which extends to about 4000 sq.ft, and includes 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, including the magnificent library, and well-proportioned drawing room, occupies about two acres of grounds. The property was designated HMS Osea in the First World War and Lieutenant A.J. Agar, based on the Island, won a Victoria Cross for an action in the Baltic in 1919. The original property was rebuilt by the present owner and more recently has seen the addition of a New England style wing, designed and overseen by the renowned Architect the late Francis Machin, completed in 2004. Extensive use of natural woods have been used in the design and the large expanses of glass create a fine relationship between the house and its surrounding and encapsulate the remarkable outlook.
Schuyler Pratt of Jackson-Stops & Staff comments "The Captain's House offers a wonderful 'get away from it all' location and feel and yet all the more amazingly lies within 50 miles of London. It is very much a lifestyle purchase and an altogether inspirational place to be".
Offers are invited in excess of £2,000,000 for the freehold and further details may be obtained through the Chelmsford office of Jackson-Stops & Staff on
01245 467468.