5 bedroom detached house for sale

Believed to date back to the 18th Century, Muniment House is an attractive historic property featuring an abundance of charming characteristics which include exposed timbers and brick-built fireplaces. Combined with the contemporary styling throughout and flexible accommodation, the property is an ideal choice for those wanting to be in the heart of Dedham.

Approached via a central entrance hall, the ground floor comprises two formal reception rooms, along with a dining room and study. The heart of the house is the kitchen/family room with a beautiful vaulted ceiling, a large featured island and doors opening onto the gardens. There is also a useful utility room, and cloakroom.

The first and second floors host five double bedrooms, two that benefit from en suites, and a family bathroom. The property enjoys views over the gardens, surrounding Dedham village.

Agents Note
Planning permission was granted back in 2011, and works started in 2014 for an annexe. Planning reference 110533.

General
Local Authority: Colchester District Council
Services: Gas central heating. All other mains services are connected.
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold

Located just off the Dedham High Street, Muniment House has a private drive with additional space for parking behind a timber gate. The rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn and benefits from a variety of trees and shrubs, with an additional wild parcel to the rear. A paved, brick-edged terrace adjoins the back of the house with direct access out from the drawing room and kitchen/diner offering opportunities for dining and relaxation. The property also benefits several outbuildings including an office and three stores.

In all about 0.86 of an acre.

The property enjoys a sought-after position in the centre of Dedham village with access to all that this famous spot has to offer from amenities to river life; in the undulating landscape of the Dedham Vale, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village offers local shopping facilities including a supermarket, cafés, restaurants and a number of public houses, along with sports and tennis clubs. There is a well-regarded village primary school and further schooling in both the private and state sector is easily accessible with Littlegarth at Nayland, Holmewood House outside Colchester and Orwell Park to the east of Ipswich. Dedham is positioned midway between Ipswich and Colchester, with easy access to the A12 for road-users, whilst commuters can take advantage of train services to London’s Liverpool Street Station from either Manningtree or Colchester.

Manningtree railway station 3.9 miles (Liverpool Street approximately 1h and 5 minutes), East Bergholt 4.1 miles, Colchester 7.9 miles, Ipswich 11.9 miles