Delightful cottage in a magical location with stunning gardens.

Description

A four-bedroom (one en-suite) Grade II listed detached cottage,the original cottage is of timber frame construction although has been subject to a comprehensive programme of extension, improvement and overall enhancement and is in excellent order throughout. Arranged via three ground-floor reception rooms with features including exposed brick fireplaces, leaded light casement windows, oak doors complete with Suffolk latches and terracotta tiled flooring. Notable improvement works include the installation of engineered oak flooring, a bespoke Churchill Brothers kitchen and two storey rear extension comprising an independently accessed principal
suite. Beautifully appointed within its 0.32acre garden,
further benefits to the property include a detached oak-framed
double carport, garage with twin hinged doors and detached
external store. The established gardens are awash with colour
with dense border planting, central flowerbeds and south facing terrace.

TENURE: Freehold - No Chain

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil-fired heating

Location

Bowered Green Cottage is set in a quiet position on the edge of
Church Street, a picturesque road in the small village of Boxted
overlooking the Stour Valley on the Essex/Suffolk borders. The
area is renowned for its attractive rolling countryside made famous by the paintings of John Constable of Flatford Mill and the sought after villages of Nayland, Stoke by Nayland, Thorington Street and Dedham with their day to day amenities which are within easy reach. The surrounding countryside is
designated as a conservation area due to the beautiful and
unspoilt landscape which surrounds the house. Boxted is
ideally placed for communications to the A12 and to the Ancient Roman town of Colchester, which is reputed to be the oldest town in England with extensive shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The commuter can take advantage of InterCity train services to London’s Liverpool Street Station.

Square Footage: 2,416 sq ft


Acreage: 0.32 Acres

Directions

From Colchester take the A134 towards Sudbury. Pass under the A12 and take the third right hand turning into Boxted Church Road to Boxted. In the centre of the village of Boxted turn left at the signpost to Higham, pass the church and bear right and follow the road out of the village and the house will be seen on the left hand side.

From Ipswich, proceed south on along the A12 and turn right onto the B1068 towards Stoke by Nayland. Pass through the villages of Higham and Thorington Street and turn left signposted Boxted. Continue to this lane over the River Stour and bear right to Boxted church. Proceed for a little while and the house will be seen on the right hand side.