4 bedroom detached house for sale

Located down a rural side road in the popular Village of Bradfield and backing onto open countryside on a plot approaching a quarter of an acre, this well presented home is perfect for the growing family. Having undergone extensive renovation during the current vendors ownership, the house benefits from generous room sizes and wonderful views over farmland to the rear. Further features include, living room, conservatory, kitchen/diner, utility room, downstairs bedroom/study, downstairs shower room. To the first floor, three further bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and a family bathroom can be found.

Externally, the property is situated on a plot approaching a quarter of an acre with views to the East over farmland. The front garden incorporates a gravel driveway providing ample off road parking and measuring 69' x 38' access via a five bar gate. The rear garden measures 69' x 51' max and is mainly laid to lawn with established shrub and tree borders, paved patio area and a timber shed/workshop.

The house has been in the same family for almost 30 years and it is now time to be passed onto the next loving family and with this in mind, the house is being offered with No Onward Chain.

As mentioned, the house is located in the Village of Bradfield where there is a Post Office and village store, primary school and public houses, whilst Manningtree High School is under three miles away. Nearby, is the picturesque village of Mistley with its historic quayside, Georgian houses and Mistley Towers, site of the Robert Adams designed 18th century church, now part of English Heritage. A few miles away is Manningtree, located at the head of the River Stour and still displaying its historical heritage as a prosperous town for wool and cloth. Famous for its swans, sailing barges and brewing, it offers a wide range of restaurants, antique and craft shops, gastro pubs and inns as well as a supermarket.

Although enjoying a rural location, Bradfield is well connected to major towns and cities by the A120 (A12), giving fast and easy access to Colchester, Ipswich and the international Port of Harwich. The area is served by railway stations at Mistley and Manningtree, with regular services to London Liverpool Street which is just over one hour?s travelling time.

This picturesque part of Essex is great for outdoor activities so you can take the family out, walk the dog or simply step back in time and absorb the places Constable knew and loved including Flatford Mill, a Grade 1 listed watermill and the inspirational location for famous works such as the Hay Wain.

Within easy reach is Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town featuring historic buildings such as Colchester Castle, which houses some of the most important Roman finds in Britain. Today Colchester is a thriving modern centre, home to Colchester Royal Grammar School which enjoys a reputation for academic excellence, as well as museums, theatres and galleries including first site, a contemporary visual art gallery. It also offers excellent shopping, from well known stores to quiet lanes of smaller specialist outlets and award winning restaurants and gastro pubs, including those at the nearby Mersea Island which is home to the famous Colchester Native oysters.

Also a short drive away is Ipswich, situated at the head of the River Orwell and home to a wide range of attractions including shops, bars and restaurants which line the attractive Waterfront Haven Marina. There are historic buildings, parks and museums all within a few minutes stroll of each other, as well as the weekly Cornhill and Ipswich outdoor markets and cultural venues which offer everything from classical concerts to contemporary art.