Fabulous opportunity to purchase this delightfully extended cottage situated in glorious Constable Country and its Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Accommodation comprises three / four reception rooms, study, kitchen / dining room, utility room, cloakroom, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property also benefits from a long driveway, gardens and off-road parking on a plot of 0.42 acres (STS).
Set quietly adjacent to the main thoroughfare of Dedham Heath, on a substantial plot, this delightful home has its origins dating back to 1870 and was thought to originally be two cottages which provided housing for the employees of nearby Heath House. At some point the two workers' cottages were brought together into one dwelling - which became the established country home it is today.
The current owners have applied a programme of extension and upgrade which has created a unique family home with flexible accommodation.
A long gravel driveway draws the visitor away from the road and delivers them to the open porch and entrance door.
Once inside, the hallway provides space in which to comfortably greet guests before moving through to the main living accommodation. From here, the staircase draws up to the first floor where the principal bedroom and bedroom two both benefit from views to the rear, and their own ensuite facilities. The remaining three bedrooms share the use of the family bathroom.
Although having historic roots, this property relishes its easy modernity with the social spaces offering light, bright and flexible accommodation suitable for those with a large family or perhaps looking to accommodate a multi-generational family.
The living room is the principal reception room, with a wood-burner adding an element of cosiness during the cooler months. There is also direct access from here onto the veranda at the front of the property, where the occupants can soak up the sunshine - when the weather permits.
Double doors lead through from the living room to the garden / family room which has a wide box bay window with double doors opening onto the garden. These delightful rooms offer tremendous social / entertaining spaces.
The kitchen is presented in rich country style with plenty of room for food preparation. For those who enjoy formal dining, the dining area will accommodate a table large enough to entertain family and friends - a great place to catch up with conversation and laughter.
Two further rooms on the ground floor provide flexible space, where perhaps a dedicated study, playroom, grandparent sitting room or teenage escape room are required.
A large utility room and games room complete the accommodation.
The garden is largely informal is design, with lawn stretching to the soft boundary, interspersed with mature trees and shrubs - a fabulous idyll for the younger family members in which they can play, but similarly a great place to just sit and watch the clouds drift past on lazy summer days.
Entrance Hall 17'3" x 5'9" (5.26m x 1.75m). Entrance door. Window to side aspect. Solid wood floor. Internal window to kitchen. Stairs to first floor.
Cloakroom 5'9" x 2'7" (1.75m x 0.79m). Window to rear aspect. Wash-hand basin with tiled splashback. Low-level WC. Towel radiator. Solid wood floor.
Living Room 18'4" x 13'5" (5.6m x 4.1m). Double doors and window to front aspect. Further window to side aspect. Wood burner with brick hearth and surround. Solid wood floor. Two radiators.
Inner Hallway Window to front aspect. Radiator.
Garden Room 16'5" x 16'3" (5m x 4.95m). Wide box bay with windows to three sides and double doors leading to rear garden. Solid wood floor. Two radiators.
Study 12'10" x 7'1" (3.9m x 2.16m). Dual aspect room with window to front and double doors to garden. Solid wood floor. Radiator.
Snug 13'6" x 12'10" (4.11m x 3.9m). Dual aspect room with window to front and double doors to garden. Red-brick fireplace with inset wood-burner. Solid wood floor. Radiator.
Kitchen / Dining Room 25' x 11'9" (7.62m x 3.58m). Dual aspect room with windows to front and rear. Matching wall and base units. Built-in Neff electric oven. Inset gas hob with extractor hood over. Belfast sink with mixer-tap. Solid wood worktop with bevelled drainer. Tiled splashback. Integrated dishwasher. Internal window to entrance hall. Tiled floor. Radiator.
Utility Room 17'3" x 11'2" max (5.26m x 3.4m max). 'L' shaped room. Dual aspect room with windows to side and rear. Base units with solid wood worktop over. Inset Belfast sink with mixer-tap. Tiled splashback. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for tower fridge / freezer. Tiled floor. Radiator. Door to rear.
Games Room 16'6" x 13'5" (5.03m x 4.1m). Window to side aspect. Tiled floor. Door to boiler room.
Boiler Room Wall-mounted Vaillant gas boiler. Hot-water cylinder.
Landing Window to side aspect and two further windows to rear. Airing cupboard. Two radiators. Two loft access points.
Principal Bedroom 13'7" x 13' (4.14m x 3.96m). Dual aspect room with windows to side and rear. Built-in wardrobes. Radiator.
Ensuite 11'1" x 6'3" (3.38m x 1.9m). Window to rear aspect. Panelled bath with shower attachment. Enclosed shower cubicle with mains-shower. Two pedestal wash-hand basins. Low-level WC. Fully tiled. Upright towel radiator. Extractor fan. Shaving point. Tiled floor.
Bedroom Two 12'6" x 9'3" (3.8m x 2.82m). Window to rear aspect. Built-in cupboard. Radiator.
Ensuite 11'2" x 3'8" (3.4m x 1.12m). Window to rear aspect. Enclosed shower cubicle with mains-shower. Pedestal wash-hand basin. Low-level WC. Fully tiled. Upright towel radiator. Shaving point. Tiled floor.
Bedroom Three 10'5" x 10' (3.18m x 3.05m). Window to front aspect. Built-in cupboard. Radiator.
Bedroom Four 15' x 10'7" (4.57m x 3.23m). Two windows to front aspect. Built-in cupboard. Radiator.
Bedroom Five 10'4" x 7'9" (3.15m x 2.36m). Window to front aspect. Radiator.
Family Bathroom 10'7" x 8'4" max (3.23m x 2.54m max). 'L' shaped room. Window to rear aspect. Panelled bath with shower attachment. Enclosed shower cubicle with mains-shower. Pedestal wash-hand basin. Low-level WC. Fully tiled. Upright towel radiator. Extractor fan. Shaving point. Tiled floor.
Outside A gravel driveway leads to the entrance door, open verandah and provides off-road parking for several vehicles. Side gate provides access to the rear via a flagstone path.
To the rear, the garden is enclosed by hedgerow and fencing, mainly laid to lawn, interspersed by mature trees and shrubs. Views to the rear.
To the side of the property is a raised patio and outside tap. Shed to remain.
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