Fordham Road, Wormingford, Colchester, Essex, CO6

As part of our Signature collection is this handsome Grade II* Listed five double bedroom detached house with guest wing stands in its own private moated oasis of 2.25 acres in commutable countryside between the Colne and Stour valleys.

Rochfords has an abundance of character yet blends with a recent contemporary open plan living space/kitchen extension, ground source heat pump alongside other improvements. The house has great flexibility for multigenerational living, alternatively it can be used as one substantial home of 5,000 sq ft with excellent work space. Of particular merit are the delightful grounds that contain the moat and two large ponds. Garaging is available for 4 cars with a large storage room above.

An elegant front door opens into the magnificent reception hall with exposed timbers, floorboards and inglenook fireplace with wood burner, recessed cloaks lobby and cloakroom. Either side are the principal reception rooms with a dual aspect drawing room with Georgian fireplace and the dining room with superb stone fireplace, former mullion window and door to the butler’s pantry which provides access to the cellar. This leads to the first kitchen with walk-in pantry and through a small lobby to the home office with independent access.

At the back of the house is a second entrance hall with quarry tiled floor and exposed timbers providing access to two lobbies, one with the back staircase to the first floor with utility room, whilst the other has a cloakroom.

At the back of the house with a triple aspect is the kitchen/living space with underfloor heating and sitting area enjoying views towards the swimming pond, whilst the kitchen area has a vaulted ceiling and is comprehensively.

The first floor is accessed from the staircase in the reception hall up to a split-level landing. The principal bedroom has dual aspect and a range of built-in wardrobes with a door through to the en-suite comprising freestanding bath, walk in shower, basin and WC.

Bedroom two has magnificent oak floorboards with exposed timbers and storage recess. Bedroom three has exposed timbers and a grand fireplace with brick hearth and former mullion window. Bedroom four has exposed pine floorboards and a bay window. A large bathroom comprises paneled bath, separate shower, vanity unit wash basin and WC.

A door leads from the landing through to the rear wing of the house. This gives access to a further double bedroom with modern pine flooring and built in wardrobes. The bathroom has a bath, basin, shower and WC. At the rear are two connecting rooms for either work, hobbies or bedrooms.

Outside
The main entrance is through an iron gate with brick pillars with sweeping gravelled driveway passing through lawns alongside a large wildlife pond with mature trees. In front of the house is a gravelled turning circle with central rose bed with further access to the side courtyard where the outbuildings are found. The garaging has space for four vehicles whilst opposite is the former stables and open store which now provide excellent storage. There is also a EV charging point. At the rear of the garaging is an external staircase which leads up to a vast open studio or storage room. A pathway passes through the side garden of lawns to the second entrance of Rochfords. Beyond are further lawns and patio with access to the enclosed vegetable patch and orchard. On the southern side of the house are the main gardens with paved patios with shrub beds with pontoon leading out over the swimming pond bordered with trees. The two ponds are connected by the moat which continues along the southern and eastern boundaries of the grounds. The rear gardens are left as a wildlife area but extend to around half an acre. In total the grounds extend to 2.25 acres of delightful oasis.

Location

Rochfords is found between the villages of Fordham in the Colne Valley and Wormingford that sweeps down into the Stour valley/Dedham Vale, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Wormingford has a public house, church and farm shop. The road through the village continues into Colchester, straight down to North Station where mainline services run to London Liverpool Street in well under the hour. Fordham has a highly regarded public house/restaurant, primary school, church and riding school at Fletchers Farm. Colchester and Ipswich can be accessed from the A12.

Directions

Directions – use postcode CO6 3AQ with the house found along Fordham Road just prior to the turning into Packards Lane.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – H EPC rating – D
Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. There is a private drainage system. A ground source heat pump draws warmth from the swimming pond and can be controlled within the home by a smart system.
Tenure - Freehold