Nayland, Colchester, CO6

The eastern section of the Jane Walker Park Crescent set in the rolling countryside of the Essex Suffolk Border with spectacular views over the Stour Valley. No. 5 forms the eastern end of the Jane Walker Park Crescent, which was originally converted by Lexden Restorations in 1996. The building is Grade II Listed and lies within the Stour Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property presents rendered and painted elevations under a peg tile roof with substantial accommodation arranged over three floors, all offering southerly views across the Stour Valley. The property is well presented throughout, and the current owners have undertaken a comprehensive insulation programme, insulating the ground floors and most of the external walls throughout the building. Double glazed windows have been installed throughout, along with a zoned heating system. The main front door accesses a reception lobby with utility room off and steps rising to a 40 ft reception hall off which is the drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room and dining room. On the first floor are four bedrooms, with two en-suite bathrooms. On the second floor is a central landing with a family bathroom, which is also adjacent to bedroom five, together with bedroom six and bedroom seven with en-suite shower room and dressing room. OUTSIDE The property is approached over a shared tree-lined tarmacadam drive with parking and turning area, and includes a single garage with double doors, boarded elevations under a pan tiled roof and power and light connected. A heavy gate on brick piers opens on to a bricked path leading down to the front door and a sheltered lawn bordered by mature shrubs and trees, together with a raised brick sitting area. A timber hand gate with trellising above leads round to the front and south and steps up to a shingle terrace giving access to the kitchen and affording views over the communal gardens and grounds to the Stour Valley beyond. A brick and cobbled path, with a further gate, leads to an inner paved courtyard, with raised beds, together with pipework for a water feature if required. The dining room opens out onto the courtyard through two pairs of double doors. LOCATION Jane Walker Park is conveniently situated in the hamlet of Wissington, which lies approximately 2 miles west of Nayland with its good local facilities, including shops, pubs, school and church. The county town of Colchester lies 7 miles to the south with comprehensive educational, recreational and commercial facilities, together with its fast and regular inter-city rail service direct to London Liverpool Street Station (55 minutes). The station is situated on the north side of the town providing easy access at all times of the day. There is good walking and riding throughout the Stour Valley, with golf at the Stoke-by-Nayland Golf and Country Club, together with sailing on the Stour, Orwell and Deben rivers. DISTANCES Nayland - 2 miles Colchester - 7 miles (London Liverpool Street 55 mins) DIRECTIONS (CO6 4JW) Driving north from Colchester on the A134, turn left opposite the Nayland turning and beside Nag's Corner, sign-posted to Bures and Wissington. Continue for approximately 2 miles and, after the sharp right-hand bend, (next door to Rushbanks), take the next turn on the right by the letter box, sign posted Leavenheath. Continue up the hill for about ¼ mile, turning right into the Jane Walker Park entrance drive. Follow the drive, bearing left around the buildings, and then round to the right until you see No. 5 which forms the furthest part of the crescent. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Calor gas bottles for the cooker hob. Oil-fired central heating Ground maintenance: contribution is approximately £130 per month. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation. VIEWINGS By appointment with Jackson-Stops.