We are pleased to bring to market this fabulous spacious detached cottage. The home offers 4 double bedroom accommodation with a wealth of character throughout, having been sympathetically restored and re-modelled over the last eight years. The one-third of an acre plot has a delightful landscaped garden offering exceptional views over open countryside to the Dedham Vale, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The ground floor provides a spacious entrance hallway with wood floor leading to the Living Room and Dining Room, alongside the Kitchen and downstairs bathroom. The hallway, bathroom and two main reception rooms have extensive exposed oak beams, ‘Karndean’ luxury wood effect flooring as well as two inglenook fireplaces (one with a wood burning stove). There is also an office-study space at one end of the living room which has French doors leading to the garden. The bespoke kitchen-breakfast room offers a large island and breakfast bar, space for a range cooker and an extensive range of solid wood cabinets incorporating built- in Neff appliances, and beautiful natural Egyptian limestone tiles which extend out onto the main patio area of the garden. There is also a full service bathroom to the ground floor. To the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and a large bathroom, all of which are beautifully presented making the most of the vaulted ceilings and offering open views. The master bedroom has bespoke handmade wardrobes and currently showcases a beautiful chandelier. There is a stylish bathroom which features a freestanding stone bath, his and hers basins, herringbone tiled floor and wet-room style walk in shower.

The double garage with pitched tiled roof, has been re-styled offering a useful studio-gym or alternative living space, alongside a utility room-boot room and workshop area.

The property is approached via an electronically controlled gated entrance onto a gravel driveway offering ample off road parking. The garden has an extensive 100 sq. m., patio ideal for entertaining and landscaped areas include feature brickwork and steps up to well-tended lawns, mature trees and open fenced boundary providing stunning views across to the reservoir and countryside beyond. There is also a barn-style shed-machinery store in the garden, raised vegetable beds. The plot extends to approx. one third of an acre.
Thorington Street is a rural hamlet just along from Stoke by Nayland, within the Colne Valley and Dedham Vale (AONB), famed by the artist John Constable and now a popular destination for walkers and lovers of the countryside. Colchester town centre is just 7 miles with the A12 offering direct routes to London and the Midlands. Main line rail services are available from Colchester directly to London Liverpool Street and the Elizabeth Line at Shenfield. Stoke by Nayland offers a vibrant community with a local village shop, The Crown Inn and The Angel Inn together with Stoke by Nayland golf & leisure Resort and Milsoms Talbooth restaurant at nearby Dedham.
Property Information: Tenure Freehold, Babergh District Council (Band G), Grade II Listing status, EPC exempt, oil fired central heating. We understand the property has been fully re-wired. Ref: COS220249.

Colchester Main Line Station (North Station) approx. 7 miles (Liverpool Street 55 minutes) | Stoke by Nayland Golf & Leisure Resort approx. 3.5 miles
Colchester High School for Girls approx. 9 miles | Milsoms Talbooth Dedham approx. 3.3 miles | Excellent road links A12 (M25) and Stansted Airport (via A120).