5 bedroom detached house for sale

OVERVIEW

The village is just north of the Essex/Suffolk border, midway between the market town of Sudbury and the city of Colchester. 20 minutes into the centre of both. It is adjacent to the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy reach of Constable Country. It has a friendly community, with a relaxed culture and mix of all age groups and family sizes.

Tucked away from the main road and at the bottom of a private lane is this Grade II listed five/six bedroom timber framed detached home located in the popular and highly-regarded Suffolk village of Leavenheath. The home is believed to date back in parts to 17th century with alterations and improvements in the 20th

This home benefits from a high level of privacy where there are few immediate neighbours. Its
set within its own ground of approximately one acre, which can have a variety of uses – fruit and vegetable garden, the excitement to plan and plant a range of shrubs and flowers to create a colourful display or even small livestock; including goats, chickens and ducks. There is also the bonus of an internal double garage and detached single garage (located at the top of the driveway and does provide very useful storage.

There are a wealth of original period features, including exposed fireplaces, exposed timbers and studwork, timber crossbeams and a distinctive split-level staircase. Whilst the features of this property is typical of a period home of this era, you will be pleasantly surprised that it is light and airy.

This home and its gardens have plenty of scope for improvements and, any alterations or updating would immediately add value. An exciting opportunity to able to ‘make it your own’.

ACCOMMODATION

Internally

Five/Six bedrooms, where the sixth bedroom is accessed either through the principle bedroom or a direct, via a staircase and external door from the main driveway. This room lends itself to multiple uses – guest bedroom, home office, den, playroom or even a dressing room for the principle bedroom. It would be fairly easy to install an en-suite bathroom within this room.

There are four/five reception rooms that include; main sitting room, secondary sitting room, dining room and study. There is a good size kitchen/breakfast room with separate utility room. There is also a second kitchen in the north section of the home, currently used as part of the annexe accommodation. Overall there are three bathrooms and in total five toilets.

ANNEXE

Currently this home is configured as two linked dwellings. The main home and a smaller annexe accommodation. As both parts of the home are interlinked with direct access internally via the study then it simply can be used as one family home, perhaps removing the second kitchen, if surplus to requirements.

If used as split accommodation there is direct external access to the annexe, with its own front door. From the overall accommodation the annexe includes sitting room, kitchen, cloakroom, two double first floor bedrooms and bathroom. Perfect for grandparents, teenagers or other family members wanting their own independent living, facilities and privacy.

Externally

Set at the foot of an unadopted lane and adjacent to orchard land, the property is approached via a shingled driveway with private parking for approximately five vehicles.

The gardens are mainly lawn, with mature trees and hedging. The majority of the land is to the east of the home with a more formal garden to the back which is a perfect private area for relaxing, summer entertaining and barbeques

WHAT'S NEARBY

You are walking distance to the local public house that only recently has opened its own shop, very convenient for everyday needs. The village hall hosts a variety of events and activities including a cinema showing a range of new and classic films.

There is a regular bus service throughout every week day, passing through the village connecting Colchester and Sudbury. Colchester North Station is the nearest rail link for London (Liverpool Street).

Nature lovers

Nestled within the Essex / Suffolk borders close to the River Stour and Constable Country, the property is located in the popular village of Leavenheath, which is located in close proximity to the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This home benefits from being a short walk to Arger Fenn. Perfect for leisurely walks, exploring the woodlands and exercising dogs. There are also an abundance of safe cycle routes.

A short walk is the nature reserve of Arger Fenn, a 49.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest Popular with ramblers and dog walkers This woodland is a fascinating mosaic of ancient coppice woodland and new naturally regenerating woodland alongside wet meadows.
There is an interesting mix of trees including oak, ash, field maple, holly, crab apple, superb large alder and hazel stools. This reserve is also one of only a few ancient woodlands in Suffolk. In spring you will be greeted with a fabulous display of bluebells accompanied by the magical song of woodland birds.

A 35 minute walk to the nearby Assington village that has a local farm shop that sells local produce and everyday essentials and café, post office, plus the village public house The Shoulder of Mutton that serves a variety beverages and food, perfect for Sunday lunch.

WITHIN EASY REACH

Stoke-by-Nayland and Nayland have their local village shop and post office, plus local eateries including The Crown and The Anchor – The Crown notable as one of the best restaurants in the Suffolk, the Anchor perfect for a lazy summers day by the river. Nearby Nayland also has a doctors, an excellent primary school and the respected independent, co-educational Preparatory school and nursery that is Littlegarth School.

For golfing enthusiasts you are only a short distance to the respected Stoke-By-Nayland Golf and Country Club and nearby Newton Green course.

Easy reach of the A134, with access to Sudbury, Colchester, Hadleigh and Ipswich which all provide a wide variety of shops, eateries and amenities.

Sudbury lies 7-8 miles north, Hadleigh 10.2 miles to the east, and Colchester Station is 8.4 miles away, a perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. There is excellent schooling in the vicinity with private schools at Old Buckenham Hall (15 miles) and Littlegarth at Nayland (4 miles). Colchester has an array of independent, boutique and national branded shops, services and amenities, plus nearby David Lloyd Health and Fitness Centre. Colchester also has an excellent range of private schools and the Royal Grammar School and Girls High School, two of the leading grammar schools in the country

There is an excellent primary school in Boxford with other schools available in Sudbury. Sudbury has a good range of shopping facilities with Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury and Aldi, and retains a twice weekly market and monthly farmers' market, with a strong sense of community with excellent range of sporting clubs etc.

EDUCATION

Children in Leavenheath have the opportunity of attending Little Ladybirds (Mother & Toddler group) continuing into Ladybirds Pre-school held in the Village Hall. State education is served by two primary schools; one in Nayland and one in Stoke by Nayland (both with excellent Ofsted reports)

The education system in Suffolk has reverted to two tiers. So at eleven years old children then carry on to the secondary school, Thomas Gainsborough School at Great Cornard. There are alternative private education establishments in surrounding villages.

Ipswich, St Joseph’s, Ipswich High School, The Royal Hospital School and Gosfield are notable schools within easy reach

Nearby Colchester also has an abundance of schools including also boasts two nationally acclaimed Grammar schools - Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester Girls High. There are a range of independent schools including St Mary’s for Girls, Colchester High School, Oxford House, and Holmwood House

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Notes:
TENURE - Freehold
COUNCIL TAX - G
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Babergh District Council

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage Oil fired central heating

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