Delightful cottage in the Dedham Vale.

Description

Set quietly behind the main thoroughfare of Dedham Heath, this delightful period cottage offers characterful accommodation without the constraints of a graded listing. The property has undergone a programme of extension and improvement in early 2022 including new plumbing throughout, new electrics throughout, conservation UPVC double-glazing and underfloor heating in the kitchen, dining room and downstairs bathroom. The house now offers comfortable 21st century living.

A gravel drive leads to the garage along with off-road parking for several cars. Through the front house entrance there is a porch providing separation from the main living accommodation. The ground floor provides an exceptional space for entertaining. There is a family room with study adjacent and a sitting room with exposed timbers and an inglenook fireplace.

The kitchen/breakfast room is situated at the rear of the property. It comprises underfloor heating and shaker style kitchen units. French doors direct access into the garden. A bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor are the three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside
The garden features a flagstone terrace, ideal for alfresco dining. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs allowing easy maintenance all year round.

Location

This charming cottage is located in the heart of the Dedham Vale which is one of the prettiest areas in East Anglia. Dedham is positioned mid-way between Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk and Colchester which is reputed to be the oldest Roman town in England. The village benefits from a sought after primary school and further schooling in both the private and state sector is easily accessible with Littlegarth at Nayland, Holmwood House just outside Colchester and Ipswich School.

The house has easy access onto the Essex Way, a long distance footpath through the Essex countryside stretching 81 miles from Harwich to Epping. Dedham provides good local shopping facilities including a dispensing chemist, small supermarket, independent butcher, tea rooms, renowned restaurants and a number of public houses. A mainline railway station from either Manningtree or Colchester offers direct trains to London Liverpool Street. Train times from Colchester to London Liverpool Street are from 50 minutes and to Stratford from 45 minutes.

All times and distances are approcimate

Square Footage: 1,878 sq ft


Acreage: 0.14 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains drains, water and electricity. Gas central heating. Double glazing.

Local Authority: Colchester Borough Council