4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Features and description
- Immaculate four/five bedroom home
- Approximately 2,311 sq ft
- Private and tranquil location
- Views across open fields
- Approaching half acre plot
- Spacious kitchen/diner/living area
- Four bathrooms including two en suite
- Ground floor bedroom and shower room
- Double garage and workshop
- Extensive off street parking
Escape the pace of city life for the serenity of the North Essex countryside. Completed in 2022, this bespoke detached residence offers approximately 2,311 sq. ft. of light-filled, high-specification accommodation. Blending traditional aesthetics—such as peg-tiled roofing and rendered elevations—with contemporary cedar cladding, the home is a masterclass in modern rural living.
The Lifestyle
Located in the peaceful village of Little Yeldham, the property serves as a private sanctuary. While it offers a "getaway" feel, convenience is close at hand: the local post office and store are just a mile away, while the vibrant market town of Sudbury (7 miles) provides a curated selection of boutique shops, restaurants, Waitrose, Sainsburys and Tesco supermarkets.
Architectural Highlights & Eco-Efficiency
Built to "show-home" standards and maintained with fastidious care, the property feels brand new. It is designed for the future, featuring:
• Air Source Heat Pump & modern private drainage.
• Zoned Underfloor Heating across the entire ground floor.
• High-performance glazing, including expansive bi-fold doors.
The Accommodation
The Grand Entrance
The sense of volume is immediate upon entering the vaulted reception hall. An oak staircase leads to a galleried landing, while a high-level dormer window floods the space with natural light, creating a bright and airy transition to the principal living areas.
The Social Hub: Kitchen / Dining / Living Room
The heart of the home is the magnificent open-plan kitchen and living space. Designed for both daily life and grand-scale entertaining, it features:
• Premium Kitchen: Modern cabinetry with integrated Neff appliances and a substantial breakfast bar.
• Living Area: A cosy lounge zone anchored by a contemporary log burner—perfect for cooler evenings even when the bi-folds are thrown open to the terrace.
• Seamless Transition: The cedar-clad rear elevation integrates the indoors with the garden, offering uninterrupted views across the grounds and open fields.
The Formal & Versatile Spaces
A refined sitting room sits at the rear, boasting full-width bi-fold doors that lead onto the sun terrace. For those working from home, a dedicated study provides a quiet retreat. Additionally, a large ground-floor room offers total versatility; currently used as a fifth double bedroom, it is served by an adjacent shower room, making it ideal for guests or multi-generational living.
The First Floor
The galleried landing, featuring views over the surrounding countryside, leads to four generous double bedrooms.
• The Principal Suite: A sanctuary at the rear of the house with a luxurious en-suite shower room and elevated field views.
• Guest Suite: A second bedroom also benefits from private en-suite facilities.
• Family Bathroom: A high-end four-piece suite serving the remaining bedrooms.
Grounds & Outbuildings
Set back behind a curved mellow-brick wall, the property sits on a plot of just under half an acre.
• Parking & Security: An expansive driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles. Provisions are already in place to electrify the timber gates if desired.
• Garaging: A detached double garage and workshop features electric roller doors, power, lighting, and an integrated wood store.
• The Gardens: The rear garden is a true highlight—bordered by mature native hedging and backing directly onto open farmland. The extensive paved terrace is perfectly positioned for al fresco dining and soaking in the far-reaching rural views.
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WHAT'S NEARBY
There are an abundance of country and dog walks on your doorstep. Only a mile away in Great Yeldham is the post office and convenience store and primary school There are also three public houses serving a variety of food and beverages.
WITHIN EASY REACH
Stansted Airport 21 miles
For a wider variety of everyday needs and only a short drive. The village of Sible Hedingham is approximately 4 miles south and has a supermarket, doctors, chemist and butchers.
For an far larger selection of national and boutique shop and a variety of amenities the market town of Sudbury is approximately 7 miles away. Benefitting for a range of eateries, including the Mill Hotel with views across the marshland down to the River Stour and The Secret Garden which serves quality local produce based mainly on French Cuisine, a perfect place for afternoon lunch or tea and to catch up with old friends. Sudbury has a market every Thursday and Saturday that sells a wide variety of local produce. Sudbury also has a Sainsbury, Tesco, Aldi and Waitrose supermarkets. There is the leisure centre with Gym · Fitness Studios · Pool and flumes · Jacuzzi · Sauna · Energy Soft Play · Boditrax Composition Scanner and Cafe.
COMMUTERS
Nearby Stations
Sudbury - branchline 7.4 miles
Braintree - branchline 11.3 miles
Marks Tey - mainline 18 miles
Witham – mainline 18 miles, with the most frequent service and 45 minutes into Liverpool Street.
SCHOOLS
Nearby Schools
Barnadiston Hall Pre-Prep & Prep
Gosfield School Pre-Prep & Prep
Great Yeldham St Andrew's
Hedingham School
NEARBY TOWNS, VILLAGES AND CITIES
Distances
Great Yeldham 1 mile
Castle Hedingham 3.8 miles
Clare 5 miles
Lavenham 14 miles
Long Melford 10 miles
Bury St Edmunds - 22 miles
Sudbury 7 miles
Braintree 12 miles
Colchester 20 miles
Chelmsford 24 miles
INFORMATION
General
Tenure:Freehold
Local Authority: Braintree District Council
Council Tax: Band G
Service: Electricity and water mains are connected.
Heating system is electric on an air source heat pump.
We understand that the private modern drainage at this property does comply with the relevant regulations.
Broadband checker: Hybrid Fibre to approx.. 67Mbps is available via subscription.
Disclaimer
Chewton Rose Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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