5 bedroom chalet for sale

A five bed chalet with generous accommodation nestled in an exceptionally picturesque spot against the backdrop and serenity of the River Box. The tranquillity and beauty that the village of Postead offers and its surroundings is also enhanced by the convenient location with its good links to Colchester, Ipswich and Sudbury.

The accommodation is set over two levels. The ground floor comprises of a kitchen/breakfast room and sitting room both with bi-fold doors leading out to the large rear sun terrace, a family/dining room, utility/boot room, snug/5th bedroom, and a further two bedrooms, one with an en-suite and a separate bathroom. The first floor offers the principle bedroom and en-suite and a further bedroom/office.
Outside, the chalet is set back from the road behind a large gravelled driveway offering off-street parking for numerous vehicles and access to the double garage.
The stunning landscaped gardens which extend to approximately 1/3 of an acre incorporate a variety of established flowers, shrubs and trees including a majestic weeping willow. The gardens offers sun traps and private relaxation areas including a sunken garden and a gabion walled riverside terrace. The riverside location offers a privileged chance to spot on occasion a wonderful array of wildlife such as herons, egrets and kingfishers as well as river trout. For families, there is the chance for children to splash about and fish in the river and for the opportunity to take a dingy out on the water.

The charming village of Polstead sits in the Box Valley very close to the nearby village of Stoke by Nayland which lies in the heart of Constable Country on the Essex and Suffolk border. Sitting in a highly convenient location, it has good links to Ipswich, as well as Colchester and Sudbury. The Stoke by Nayland Golf and Country club is within walking distance, with its hotel, two championship courses and spa, and there are numerous country pubs and restaurants nearby. The surrounding countryside of the Stour Valley is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty and provides extensive and beautiful walks and rides in rolling countryside. There is a regular bus service into Colchester and it takes approximately 7 minutes car journey to the A12 which heads to both Ipswich and Chelmsford. Within the village of Stoke by Nayland you have the benefit of a local shop, post office, two excellent public houses/restaurants, a private independent school and state primary school and two 18 hole golf courses.

Polstead is within easy reach of the historic Roman city of Colchester the oldest recorded city in Britain which has a much wider range of shopping educational and recreational facilities. A bus runs from Stoke by Nayland to Ipswich’s private schools. There is also a direct commuter service from Colchester to London's Liverpool Street approximately taking 55 minutes. The market towns of Sudbury and Hadleigh are also within a 15 minute drive, for more individual and boutique shopping.

TENURE - Freehoid
COUNCIL TAX - TBA
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Babergh

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage, oil fired central heating