5 bedroom detached house for sale

Occupying private grounds approaching 1 Acre, this well presented five-bedroom home offers plenty for a growing family. The property comes with versatile outbuildings - currently being used as a games room and studio whilst the detached double garage has a gym above.


Accommodation

Ground floor

Entrance to the house is via an attractive storm porch. A good size reception hall gives way to all ground floor accommodation including a charming dual aspect sitting room with inglenook fireplace, the family room, and a well-appointed cloaks w/c. Moving to the rear of the house you are greeted with a capacious bespoke kitchen and dining area—designed by Orwells of Ipswich. Fitted “Sub Zero” and “Wolf” appliances, a large central island, granite work surfaces, an integrated dishwasher, and two wine coolers. A concealed utility space offers additional storage and functionality. Flowing seamlessly from the dining space is a stunning French oak garden room, featuring partly vaulted ceiling with lantern. This room really brings the garden into the home.

First floor

Ascending the returning staircase a large galleried landing gives way to five bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom comes with a bespoke limestone en-suite designed by Albion. There is potential to extend into the loft subject to planning permission.

Outside

The property is accessed by electric gates. The grounds provide ample parking and lead to a detached double garage with electric doors. Above the garage, a fully equipped gym.

The superb garden offers a parkland style setting and measures approximately 400 ft. Within the grounds is a detached storage building and a tractor barn. For the family is a games room/potential annexe with the addition of an attached studio. There is underfloor heating and Albion shower room, this impressive space is ideal for entertaining or to use as a self-contained annexe.

What's Nearby

The property enjoys an accessible and highly convenient location on the Essex/Suffolk borders between the picturesque villages of Dedham and Stratford St Mary. The surrounding Dedham Vale and Stour Valley contain some of the most scenic countryside in East Anglia, made famous by the well-renowned painters Constable and Gainsborough. These are areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as protected environmentally sensitive areas. Dedham itself provides a good and interesting range of local shopping and recreational facilities together with a primary school. The historic town of Colchester some six miles to the south west provides an extensive range of shopping, educational, recreational and commercial facilities.

Within Easy Reach

The main A12 dual carriageway is easily accessible, providing a direct link to London’s M25 motorway, East Coast Ports and the Midlands (via the A14). Main line rail services run to London Liverpool Street Station from Manningtree station, which is just 3 miles to the east, in approximately 50 to 60 minutes and from Colchester in 50 to 55 minutes approximately.