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Fine city & country homes • unique properties • barn conversions • period • cottages • equestrian • coastal & riverside1

Welcome to the latest edition of our essex lifestyles magazine. With the better weather now with us and our gardens looking at their ultimate best, is there a better time to market your property? or to find your new dream home? We hope not!!

the year started with some caution, with sellers perhaps watching from afar, picking their moment to present their property to the market. in the meantime the appetite for property continued to grow, a lot of which was unfulfilled from 2010. as the year moves on we are seeing improving levels of new properties coming to the market from motivated sellers and sales being agreed to ready willing and able buyers.

“so what is happening with prices?” i hear you ask. Well it is fair to say that prices are not falling but on the same hand they are not rising - however is a stable market such a bad thing? perhaps after the uncertainty of the past few years you would have to argue it’s not after all. prices are definitely key to achieving a successful sale of your home, that’s not to say it must be priced cheaply, here at Fine & country we take a long time looking at the marketplace to make sure you guide your property correctly to ensure an effective sale and a good market price.

i hope you enjoy the latest edition of essex lifestyles. if you would like your property to appear in the next edition then please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be only too delighted to discuss your move.

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Stratford St Mary, Suffolk ‘Constable Country’Set in the heart of Constable country, Church Cottage is a delightful period home believed to date back to 1459, set in beautiful mature gardens enjoying views over the church tower from the seating area to a sunny corner of the garden.the property abounds with period features such as exposed timbers and original mullion windows. the characterful drawing room with inglenook fireplace make for a cosy evening with a roaring fire. and the large dining room is ideal for entertaining with views to the church which stands elegantly across the road.

guide price: £499,995 Contact colchester & north essex 01206 545476

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ENVIllES farM, lIttlE laVEr ‘Life in a Victorian Farmhouse’A most charming Victorian farmhouse with tall ceilings, open fireplaces and sash windows.

master bedroom with en suite, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. downstairs there are three reception rooms, kitchen / breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom. the property still retains the moat on two sides and in the grounds, which extend to 17 acres (stls) there is a 33’ detached bake house. private road access

offers over £1,500,000 Contact burnham deepdale office

samantha has 15 years of residential conveyancing experience and has developed this service specifically to ensure Fine & country clients’ property sales proceed swiftly to exchange of contracts.

homeowners readily acknowledge that a property is the most significant purchase they make. so why don’t they place as much importance on it when they sell? many things can delay or hinder the selling process often resulting in a complete breakdown of the transaction and stress for all involved. samantha ensures our clients’ property sales proceed swiftly to exchange of contracts by solving potential conveyancing and regulatory issues in advance. samantha works closely with our client’s solicitor before a property is marketed to address any title issues that may ordinarily have impeded the progress of a transaction.

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F ine & country are pleased to announce the arrival of samantha morley who launches a new service to all Fine & country clients to aid the sale of properties at no additional cost.

often there is little to differentiate one firm of estate agents from another - many are jostling for a market share and are indistinguishable from others. With samantha’s unique service and her attention to detail combined with the Fine & country branding and market presence the new service can only benefit all our clients and give an exclusive service.

if you are thinking of selling your property please call samantha morley for more information about this service.

call samantha now on 07957 861645

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old IpSwIch road, colchEStEr ‘Three Times Perfect’Unusual opportunity to acquire an oak beamed 3 bed period cottage together with a substantial detached 2 bed bungalow and a one bed annexe.all set in a rural plot of 0.44 acre (stls). the bungalow and annexe have many uses including extra family accommodation, holiday lets or business use and can easily be incorporated into one property. large garden, chicken run and 2 double detached garages. open farmland to rear.


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tIllINghaM, MaldoN ‘Far From The Madding Crowd’This contemporary rural home offers extremely spacious accommodation of generous proportion with some really huge rooms.there are five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms including a 37’ lounge. the 17’ square kitchen is comprehensively fitted with granite topped oak units and a range of appliances. the detached leisure complex offers possible annexe use and has an outdoor barbecue area and tractor shed. there is a large ornamental pond set in the 4 acres of grass paddock. an ideal family escape to the country.

guide price: £1,000,000 Contact chelmsford & West essex 01245 257001

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BargatE laNE, dEdhaM ‘Village Surprise’Unassuming in appearance, huge in scope and style.this thoroughly modern four bedroom, three bathroom bungalow delivers well planned and beautiful interiors including a large open plan kitchen and living room. With the bonus of a plot just under half acre; room for chickens and vegetable garden, a large modern barn style machinery store/workshop and off road parking in this picturesque village. an ideal home for modern family living.

guide price: £ 575,000 Contact colchester & north essex 01206 545476

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roddaM cloSE, colchEStEr ‘Period Charm’Conveniently located on the popular Lexden side of Colchester, this detached 1930’s Art Deco style house offers 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms and a beautiful conservatory style garden room.the modernised windows preserve the classic art deco lines and provide light airy interior spaces. the above average sized garden backs on to open green space enhancing the feeling of space. this property is ideally situated for commuting, high street shopping and local schools.


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dEdhaM ‘Georgian Splendour’An elegant Grade II listed Georgian country house nestled in the heart of Constable Country. Sitting in mature grounds of just under 4 acres, the Grove exhibits magnificent architecture.splendid accommodation approaching 13,000 sq ft over four levels including a most useful basement. amongst the four reception rooms is a sumptuous ballroom with a 20ft ceiling and measures 39’10 x 19’10 and is a truly impressive room for entertaining.

guide price: £3,000,000 Contact colchester & north essex 01206 545476

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dEdhaM ‘Constable Country’Rose Cottage is a charming period cottage believed to date back to 1750 sitting in an elevated position offering breathtaking views over the Dedham countryside.accommodation is arranged over three floors and therefore provides versatile and charming living. there are three / four bedrooms, three / four reception rooms, a bathroom and a shower room, all positioned on a plot of 0.40 of an acre located just minutes from dedham high street.


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EaSt StrEEt, colchEStEr ‘Hardware Swapped For The Soft Life’A superbly renovated 3 bedroom cottage, a grade II listed land mark in the town, situated within walking distance of the High Street shops, restaurants and cultural amenities. it offers accommodation with 16th century charm and character but with 21st century infrastructure, facilities and ease of living. large lounge / dining room with exposed beams and

inglenook fireplace. off road parking and carport in adjacent courtyard.

offers in excess: £240,000 Contact colchester & north essex 01206 545476

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fordhaM, colchEStEr ‘Gardener’s Delight’A truly delightful quintessential English cottage in a pretty Essex village.there are exposed oak beams, gorgeous inglenook fireplaces with warm red brick hearths, a very smart modern kitchen and the stunning landscaped gardens are a gardener’s heaven.this warm and friendly home has all the ingredients required to make it the perfect cottage that dreams are made of.


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hIgh oNgar ‘Serendipity’A superb Grade II listed C14th cottage set in over three quarters of an acre of stunning landscaped gardens.

it has three large beamed reception rooms with fireplaces, a spacious farmhouse kitchen and a utility room. there are also four bedrooms and two bathrooms. surrounded by open countryside, yet only minutes from high street shops and facilities. With open fireplaces and brimming with character this is the stuff that dreams are made of.

guide price: £899,995 Contact chelmsford & West essex 01245 257001

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ardlEIgh, colchEStEr ‘Period Charm’This charming period home has everything you could imagine.From spacious elegant rooms, full of character and period features, to the stunning landscaped gardens. set on a plot of 6.5 acres (stls) there are several outbuildings that would suit a number of uses and a detached essex barn.

guide price: £1,200,000 Contact colchester & north essex 01206 545476


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WEELEy, NR. FRINToN ‘Village Life’Tocketts is a delightful Grade II listed detached property enjoying a prominent village location. behind the elegant georgian façade, hides an older section of the house believed to date to circa 16th century when it is thought tocketts was originally the village coaching inn. the property is situated on a plot of ¾ of an acre and has the benefit of a detached barn / workshop to the rear of the property offering scope for additional accommodation.


Unit 26 Peartree Business Centre, Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0JN. 01206 547177 [email protected]

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wESt haNNINgfIEld, chElMSford Peveril Hall is a substantial and imposing detached country house situated in grounds of approximately 2.5 acres enjoying tremendous views over adjoining farmland, approached by an extensive carriage driveway.the property was built in 1936 and presents with brick and pebble dashed elevations. the accommodation is arranged over two floors and is approaching 4,500 sq ft and offers an ideal opportunity for complete refurbishment. there are six bedrooms, four reception rooms and annexe potential. set in the grounds there is a double garage with a studio above offering further scope.guide price: £1,500,000 Contact chelmsford & West essex 01245 257001


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lExdEN road, colchEStEr ‘Mark of Distinction’Previously a school, dating back to the early 1900’s Lexden Grange is a grand period house situated in communal grounds of 1.5 acres.converted in 2007 the property was cleverly divided up into apartments. We have pleasure in offering this beautiful and charming ground floor apartment that is understood to have formed part of the head master’s office. the property has spacious open plan living accommodation and two en-suite bedrooms.


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watch world class golf, or simply to take advantage of the fantastic viewing from the clubhouse.

the east anglian golf show, organised by archant, will also be open to the public at the stoke by nayland club driving range on the final 2 days of the challenge tour – on saturday 23rd and sunday 24th July from 10am – 4pm. Fine and country will be one of the exhibitors.

World number 1 golfer, lee Westwood has selected the prestigious stoke by nayland hotel, golf & spa to be the southern base for his renowned lee Westwood golf school – opening september 2011. this will offer a 2 year full time course for 16 – 19 year olds and is further testament to the excellent reputation that stoke by nayland has gained over the years. For information go to www.leewestwoodgolfschool.com or telephone 0844 8793467.

For more information about hospitality packages for the challenge tour, please contact liz ingle on 01206 265808 or mary saward on

01206 265827 or email [email protected]

The European Challenge Tour returns toStoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa – and Lee Westwood Golf School arrives in September!

an international golf event at stoke by nayland hotel, golf & spa – viewed from the 18th tee.

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a televised european challenge tour international golf event is to be held again at stoke by nayland hotel, golf & spa from thursday 21st – sunday 24th July. this is the second year that the european tour has brought this prestigious championship to the renowned stoke by nayland gainsborough course, following a very successful inaugural event in 2010.

there will be around 160 professionals from around the globe - some of them from the main european tour - competing for a 160,000 euro pot over the four days of the championship. entry is free to spectators and there will be also be free golf clinics at the driving range during the 4 day event.

once again there will also be excellent value-for-money hospitality packages during all four days – from just £50+ vat for a full day to include coffee and pastries on arrival, 3 course lunch with wine and full english afternoontea - and an opportunity to stroll around the course to

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grEat tothaM, MaldoN ‘Dreams Really Do Come True’occupying a plot of 0.6 acre and set well back from the road, this superb barn residence is offered for the first time since conversion.

all four bedrooms and both bathrooms are located together on the first floor, whilst the three reception rooms and large kitchen with open plan living area complete the accommodation. the detached triple garage has a three room, 1st floor annexe/studio flat. the gardens border open arable farmland giving expansive and tranquil views.

guide price: £850,000 Contact chelmsford & West essex 01245 257001

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the origins of the sport can be traced back to riders racing their horses from one church steeple to another over natural countryside, jumping whatever obstacles crossed their path - hence the name point-to-point. the sport has evolved somewhat over the years and these days racing is over a designated course, generally covering a distance of three miles. bathed in sunshine, this easter’s saturday meeting proved to be a fantastic family day out, with visitors enjoying a flutter or soaking up a race meeting at grass roots level. this proved to be the busiest day ever at higham races due to Fine & country’s support in marketing the event. races covered all abilities of horses from young to old, novice to advanced, and the crowd was able to stand close to the action and experience the thrills and spills of a heated race. spectators were also able to enjoy the thrills of pony racing.

on the day, Fine & country equestrian, in partnership with stratton motor company, offered visitors the chance to win an exclusive test drive in an aston martin. Fine & country equestrian also ran a competition to win a two hour hack for two people at poplar park equestrian centre near Woodbridge in suffolk.

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Fine & Country Equestrian is delighted to have sponsored the Higham point-to-point season.

Fine & country’s director, John howard, said he was thrilled to have sponsored the season and was delighted how it pulled people together - from jockeys through to first-time visitors. he believes Fine & country’s involvement in the marketing highlighted the event and will enable the races to go from strength to strength. as equestrian properties require specialist knowledge, Fine & country has a dedicated equestrian division, dealing with all types, size and specification of equestrian property from stud farm to smallholding. you can rest assured that their trained and trusted team of professionals will dedicate all their local knowledge, expertise and contacts to help you get the most out of buying or selling your equestrian home.

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For further information contact your local office:

suffolk: 01284 705538 www.equestrianpropertysuffolk.co.uk

essex: 01206 545476

www.equestrianpropertyessex.co.uknorfolk: 01603 221888

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park road, wIVENhoE ‘High Society’A delightful distinguished red brick Victorian style house. the front of the property has external wooden shutters and beautiful sash windows. inside awaits a wealth of charming period features with exceptional accommodation arranged over four levels, positioned on a mature plot of 0.41 acre and the recent addition of a stunning garden room is a wonderful contrast to the period charm of the rest of the house.

guide price: £ 1,100,000 Contact colchester & north essex 01206 545476

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FRINToN-oN-SEA ‘Grand DesignsThis delightful and spacious two bedroom first floor apartment is situated in Second Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea. Ivanhoe is an exceptional building originally built in 1914 for Sir Joseph Hood exhibiting wonderful elevations from all aspects and has a real sense of importance.there is a three room master suite which includes an en-suite and dressing room, a guest bedroom, a wonderful triple aspect drawing room and a separate dining hall. the top of the range nolte kitchen is spacious and well equipped. With stunning views over Frinton tennis club and fields beyond and set in beautiful communal gardens this is a must view property.

£280,000 Contact Colchester & North Essex 01206 545476

wESt BErgholt ‘Look What’s Brewing In West Bergholt’Enjoying a rural location, with horses as near neighbours, this historic former brewery is now a charming 6 bed family home with an impressive Georgian façade.it is full of character and period features and there are 4 reception rooms and a large kitchen / breakfast room. the landscaped gardens extend to 2 acres and include a small lake, kitchen and formal gardens with meandering gravel paths. ample parking and a detached double garage complete the package.


thorpE lE SokEN ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’overlooking greensward to the front and with a delightful garden this is a beautifully presented village home.this charming 300 year old period semi detached cottage has been methodically renovated by the current owners and is now a very smart three bedroom home packed full of period features yet offering the convenience of modern day living.


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“A broad curriculum backed by a full range of activities, options and visits provides pupils with a well-rounded education. Supported by excellent pastoral care, pupils show splendid personal development in their years at this school.”

ISI Inspection 2010 Holmwood House is a thriving co-educational Independent preparatory school for children aged 4 to 13 years. Located on the edge of Colchester in 34 acres of beautiful grounds, the school’s extensive facilities offer its pupils unrivalled opportunities, including a swimming pool, science labs, cookery room, music, dance and drama facilities, new state-of-the-art sports hall, superb sports fields and on site squash and all-year tennis courts. Pupils thrive in small classes, taught by subject specialists from Year 4 upwards, with the addition of Latin in Year 6, and demonstrate excellent academic progress appropriate to their age and ability. Flexi and weekly boarding are popular options in Years 6, 7 & 8 with many senior pupils boarding for at least part of their final year to prepare them for their senior schools. For many years at Holmwood, a healthy crop of pupils has been awarded scholarships to the very wide range of senior schools, both local and further afield, to which they progress at 13.

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For further information about the school or to arrange a personal visit, please contact Helen Rogers, Admissions Registrar, on 01206 574 305 or e-mail [email protected]

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† Carriage is free to a single UK mainland address. Highlands, Islands, Northern Ireland and other overseas destinations are subject to a competitive additional charge to cover delivery. A quotation for any destination is available upon request.

All prices are for 75cl bottles and include duty and VAT at rates in force at time of going to press.

Colchester Wine Ltd. T/A The Wine Company, Gosbecks Park, Colchester, CO2 9JT.Registered in England 04965427.

© 2011 The Wine Company Closing Date: 31st August 2011. E&O

Try our summer taster case and SAVE £11.38 over the normal selling price and receive FREE delivery †. Buy two or more cases and receive yourFREE bottle of Prosecco, worth £7.99!**

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Please return to: The Wine Company, Gosbecks Park,Colchester, Essex. CO2 9JT

Alternatively, visit:

www.thewinecompany.co.uk/fineandcountry and order online or call us on 01206 713560

2010 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Bellevue, Loire, France “Ripe melon, passion fru it and green pepper f lavours all found in a wine with very wide appeal and a guaranteed success when entertaining guests.”

2010 Pinot Grigio, Ca’Solare, Piedmont, Italy “A Pinot Grigio not lacking Character like some, with lots of ripe stone fru it f lavours and a lovely citrus lift.”

2008 Pinot Noir, Greenhough, Nelson, New Zealand “Generous and ju icy with a wonderful freshness to the f inish. The delicious summer pudding f lavours make this an extremely moreish Pinot from the South island.”

2007 ‘Laudun’ Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre, Château Courac, Rhône, France “A beefy wine, deep in colour, ample in spice and fruit, and with a wholesome structure, similar to the wines of nearby village Chateauneuf-du-Pape – delicious.”

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