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£1,700,0006 bedroom detached house for sale
Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester
Chain-free
Study
Detached house
6 beds
3 baths
3,775 sq ft / 351 sq m
EPC rating: E
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
EEO2ThreeVodafone
Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Substantial detached period farmhouse
- Set within a secluded 7.5 acre plot
- 4700 sq ft of outbuildings
- Situated within the dedham vale national landscape
- Could suit a myriad of uses
- Seven stables
- Excellent commuter access
- No upward chain
This exceptionally unique and spacious residence, set in 7.5 acres nestles within the serene Dedham Vale National Landscape (AONB), offers fantastic views over the surrounding Stour Valley.
Offering an idyllic country lifestyle, with the convenience of modern amenities close at hand – a truly perfect blend for a distinguished rural living experience and remarkable opportunity for families, equestrian enthusiasts, or those seeking the tranquillity of a smallholding.
The estate, which is currently a registered smallholding, offers extensive outbuildings spanning approximately 4700 sq ft and offers comprehensive equestrian facilities including 7 stables, a well-equipped tack room, a feed room, and a spacious hay store. The grounds further comprise 4 covered former piggeries, a substantial tractor barn, a professional estate office and triple cart lodge. Electricity and water is laid on throughout.
The overall area is secure to its boundaries and enclosed to cater for cattle, horses or exercising dogs, with an electrically gated entrance and intercom with dial in access. The whole area is set on gravel, so the land is accessible all year round. The main paddocks have shelters and are watered, so the land could suit many purposes both agricultural, commercial or other sporting uses, be it cattle, horses, swimming pool/leisure facilities, a skateboard practice arena or home motorcross/quad Trak, subject to any usual permissions.
In addition to the main paddock areas, there is a n extensive kitchen garden, with an irrigation system for dry summer periods, including a mature asparagus bed and bird proof cages. Around the house the formal lawn is wired for a robot lawn mower and the detached garden pavilion ideal for relaxation or entertainment. Ample room to develop a cricket pitch, croquet lawn, or tennis court, as well as a football pitch.
Accommodation:
As you approach the front of the property you pass along the south facing terrace and enter the property through a solid oak door, that was personally created by local craftsmen, which leads to a spacious entrance hall offering access to the sitting room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom and solid oak staircase leading to the first floor.
Sitting Room: 20’1 x 15’0 (6.1m x 4.5m)
Dual aspect with picture window overlooking the gardens, paddock and valley beyond, glazed door opening to the west facing garden which enjoys the evening sun, natural stone fireplace ideal for those cozy winters evenings complete with Baxi underfloor draught system.
Cloakroom:
Adjacent to the sitting room, the generous space has a cloaks/equipment storage area and inset wash hand basin with adjoining room housing the WC.
Dining Room: 23’0 x 12’0 (7m x 3.6m)
Opposite the Sitting room, the Dining room also has windows facing the southern aspect overlooking the gardens and valley beyond, serving hatch, oak parquet floor and a secluded study area offering window to front and the ability to partition independently as it has additional access into the games room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 12’0 x 11’3 (3.6m x 3.4m)
At the rear of the property is the kitchen with a separate breakfast area. The breakfast room has a window to the rear, central heating boiler and granite topped units and table offering a warm and comfortable space for meals or even just a cup of coffee.
The kitchen is well equipped with numerous wall and base units, attractively patterned granite work surfaces, space for dishwasher and washing machine, Neff double oven/ grill and two plate inset induction hob, ideal for summer cooking. A recently installed oil-fired Rayburn 2-oven cooker, which sits recessed into the chimney breast, that heats the hot water as well as one radiator in the main bedroom and acts as a central core of heat to the main house. A cupboard close to the sink includes an automatic Permutit water softener for the house water and behind the washing machine is a reverse osmosis system for pure drinking water, with the tap at the sink unit. Adjacent is a “Quooker” tap that provides instant boiling water at all times. The flooring is natural Travertine stone
There is a door at one end of the kitchen that leads to a rear porch/ boot area, currently housing an American style fridge/freezer, with door to rear leading to gated road access with bin store, oil tank and aviary/dog compound.
Games/billiards Room: 20’7 x 12’0 + 30’6 x 11’9 (6.3m x 3.6m +9.3m x 3.6m)
Accessed from the breakfast and dining rooms, this area was created as a billiards room to house a full size Riley table. It is now split into two rooms, via sliding partition doors, offering the ability to have one large space or create two independent rooms. A conservatory is accessed from one at the front, opening to the garden, with the other room having a staircase leading to the first floor flat area. There is a separate external door to a side porch leading to the driveway, stables etc. There is underfloor heating throughout both ground floor areas. There are also two Fischer electrical heaters and two radiators attached to the oil fired central heating system. The underfloor heating controls are under the stairway, so that the system can be continued to the flat above if required.
Flat area
Situated over the billiard room, there are three rooms and a spacious landing which leads to a shower room:
Room 1: 16’3 x 12’0 (4.9m x 3.6m)
Dual aspect with views over the open countryside, range of wall and base units, electric cooker point, breakfast bar and “Fischer” electric heater.
Room 2/Bedroom Six: 13’6 x 12’0 (4.1m x 3.6m)
Currently used as a bedroom, with views over the gardens, paddock and valley, having fitted wardrobes, drawer unit, electric storage heater and wall mounted heated towel rail.
Room 3/Bedroom Seven: 14’3 x 12’0 (4.3m x 3.6m)
Currently used as a sitting room, but could easily be an additional bedroom, with views over the gardens, paddock and valley, heated by “Fischer” electric heater.
The lofts above the flat have been boarded and offer useful extra storage space.
Main House – First Floor Accommodation.
The oak staircase to the first floor landing has an airing cupboard and provides access to all bedrooms and a family bathroom with window to West aspect.
Family bathroom:
With window to West aspect, suite comprising of side panel bath with handheld shower over, wc, wash hand basin, shaver point and heated towel rail.
Bedroom One: 18’7 x 14’8 (5.7m x 4.5m)
The principal bedroom, a bright and spacious room with large window overlooking the gardens, paddock and valley, a selection of fitted wardrobes, fitted bedside cupboards and two separate units with trouser fittings, shoe racks and plenty of hanging space. A generous ensuite houses a 6ft bath, vanity unit with wash hand basin, flush level wet room area with an Aqualisa power shower and separate WC.
Bedroom Two: 15’0 x 9’9 (4.5m x 2.9m)
Used as the main guest bedroom offering dual aspect with South and West views enjoyed by visitors, spacious built in storage cupboards and “Fischer” electric heater.
Bedroom Three: 11’6 x 10’0 (3.5m x 3.2m)
A spacious bedroom with southern views over the gardens and valley beyond, plenty of built in storage.
Bedroom Four: 11’6 x 10’0 (3.5m x 3m)
With west facing views over the kitchen garden, space for double bed, wardrobe and dressing table.
Bedroom Five/Dressing room: 8’2 x 8’0 (2.5m x 2.4m)
With window to rear aspect and adjoining ensuite shower room with double shower cubicle with power shower, WC and wash hand basin.
LOCATION:
Located within the picturesque and historical village of Stratford St Mary, where stagecoaches once changed their horses is situated in the beautiful Stour valley in the Dedham Vale National Landscape on the Essex/Suffolk border made famous by the renowned landscape artist John Constable. The village benefits from a farm shop and cafe, post office stores, public houses and Milsoms Le Talbooth. The county towns of Colchester and Ipswich are within easy reach and provide a full range of recreational and leisure facilities. There are a number of excellent schools both within the public and private sectors. Commuting is first-rate with regular mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street from both Colchester and Manningtree stations with journey times of approximately 60 minutes respectively. There is also quick and easy access to the A12 within a few minutes which links to the A120, London and the M25.
AGENTS NOTES:
Heating - Part underfloor to ground floor via oil boiler and oil via radiators
Services Connected - Mains Electric/Oil/Water/Private Drainage
Council Tax Band - G
EPC- E
Tenure - Freehold
Mobile Coverage Indoor: O2 & Three have excellent coverage, EE & Vodafone Likely
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband is available at this address
* Some images have been digitally staged to give a better visual of the room dimensions
Offering an idyllic country lifestyle, with the convenience of modern amenities close at hand – a truly perfect blend for a distinguished rural living experience and remarkable opportunity for families, equestrian enthusiasts, or those seeking the tranquillity of a smallholding.
The estate, which is currently a registered smallholding, offers extensive outbuildings spanning approximately 4700 sq ft and offers comprehensive equestrian facilities including 7 stables, a well-equipped tack room, a feed room, and a spacious hay store. The grounds further comprise 4 covered former piggeries, a substantial tractor barn, a professional estate office and triple cart lodge. Electricity and water is laid on throughout.
The overall area is secure to its boundaries and enclosed to cater for cattle, horses or exercising dogs, with an electrically gated entrance and intercom with dial in access. The whole area is set on gravel, so the land is accessible all year round. The main paddocks have shelters and are watered, so the land could suit many purposes both agricultural, commercial or other sporting uses, be it cattle, horses, swimming pool/leisure facilities, a skateboard practice arena or home motorcross/quad Trak, subject to any usual permissions.
In addition to the main paddock areas, there is a n extensive kitchen garden, with an irrigation system for dry summer periods, including a mature asparagus bed and bird proof cages. Around the house the formal lawn is wired for a robot lawn mower and the detached garden pavilion ideal for relaxation or entertainment. Ample room to develop a cricket pitch, croquet lawn, or tennis court, as well as a football pitch.
Accommodation:
As you approach the front of the property you pass along the south facing terrace and enter the property through a solid oak door, that was personally created by local craftsmen, which leads to a spacious entrance hall offering access to the sitting room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom and solid oak staircase leading to the first floor.
Sitting Room: 20’1 x 15’0 (6.1m x 4.5m)
Dual aspect with picture window overlooking the gardens, paddock and valley beyond, glazed door opening to the west facing garden which enjoys the evening sun, natural stone fireplace ideal for those cozy winters evenings complete with Baxi underfloor draught system.
Cloakroom:
Adjacent to the sitting room, the generous space has a cloaks/equipment storage area and inset wash hand basin with adjoining room housing the WC.
Dining Room: 23’0 x 12’0 (7m x 3.6m)
Opposite the Sitting room, the Dining room also has windows facing the southern aspect overlooking the gardens and valley beyond, serving hatch, oak parquet floor and a secluded study area offering window to front and the ability to partition independently as it has additional access into the games room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 12’0 x 11’3 (3.6m x 3.4m)
At the rear of the property is the kitchen with a separate breakfast area. The breakfast room has a window to the rear, central heating boiler and granite topped units and table offering a warm and comfortable space for meals or even just a cup of coffee.
The kitchen is well equipped with numerous wall and base units, attractively patterned granite work surfaces, space for dishwasher and washing machine, Neff double oven/ grill and two plate inset induction hob, ideal for summer cooking. A recently installed oil-fired Rayburn 2-oven cooker, which sits recessed into the chimney breast, that heats the hot water as well as one radiator in the main bedroom and acts as a central core of heat to the main house. A cupboard close to the sink includes an automatic Permutit water softener for the house water and behind the washing machine is a reverse osmosis system for pure drinking water, with the tap at the sink unit. Adjacent is a “Quooker” tap that provides instant boiling water at all times. The flooring is natural Travertine stone
There is a door at one end of the kitchen that leads to a rear porch/ boot area, currently housing an American style fridge/freezer, with door to rear leading to gated road access with bin store, oil tank and aviary/dog compound.
Games/billiards Room: 20’7 x 12’0 + 30’6 x 11’9 (6.3m x 3.6m +9.3m x 3.6m)
Accessed from the breakfast and dining rooms, this area was created as a billiards room to house a full size Riley table. It is now split into two rooms, via sliding partition doors, offering the ability to have one large space or create two independent rooms. A conservatory is accessed from one at the front, opening to the garden, with the other room having a staircase leading to the first floor flat area. There is a separate external door to a side porch leading to the driveway, stables etc. There is underfloor heating throughout both ground floor areas. There are also two Fischer electrical heaters and two radiators attached to the oil fired central heating system. The underfloor heating controls are under the stairway, so that the system can be continued to the flat above if required.
Flat area
Situated over the billiard room, there are three rooms and a spacious landing which leads to a shower room:
Room 1: 16’3 x 12’0 (4.9m x 3.6m)
Dual aspect with views over the open countryside, range of wall and base units, electric cooker point, breakfast bar and “Fischer” electric heater.
Room 2/Bedroom Six: 13’6 x 12’0 (4.1m x 3.6m)
Currently used as a bedroom, with views over the gardens, paddock and valley, having fitted wardrobes, drawer unit, electric storage heater and wall mounted heated towel rail.
Room 3/Bedroom Seven: 14’3 x 12’0 (4.3m x 3.6m)
Currently used as a sitting room, but could easily be an additional bedroom, with views over the gardens, paddock and valley, heated by “Fischer” electric heater.
The lofts above the flat have been boarded and offer useful extra storage space.
Main House – First Floor Accommodation.
The oak staircase to the first floor landing has an airing cupboard and provides access to all bedrooms and a family bathroom with window to West aspect.
Family bathroom:
With window to West aspect, suite comprising of side panel bath with handheld shower over, wc, wash hand basin, shaver point and heated towel rail.
Bedroom One: 18’7 x 14’8 (5.7m x 4.5m)
The principal bedroom, a bright and spacious room with large window overlooking the gardens, paddock and valley, a selection of fitted wardrobes, fitted bedside cupboards and two separate units with trouser fittings, shoe racks and plenty of hanging space. A generous ensuite houses a 6ft bath, vanity unit with wash hand basin, flush level wet room area with an Aqualisa power shower and separate WC.
Bedroom Two: 15’0 x 9’9 (4.5m x 2.9m)
Used as the main guest bedroom offering dual aspect with South and West views enjoyed by visitors, spacious built in storage cupboards and “Fischer” electric heater.
Bedroom Three: 11’6 x 10’0 (3.5m x 3.2m)
A spacious bedroom with southern views over the gardens and valley beyond, plenty of built in storage.
Bedroom Four: 11’6 x 10’0 (3.5m x 3m)
With west facing views over the kitchen garden, space for double bed, wardrobe and dressing table.
Bedroom Five/Dressing room: 8’2 x 8’0 (2.5m x 2.4m)
With window to rear aspect and adjoining ensuite shower room with double shower cubicle with power shower, WC and wash hand basin.
LOCATION:
Located within the picturesque and historical village of Stratford St Mary, where stagecoaches once changed their horses is situated in the beautiful Stour valley in the Dedham Vale National Landscape on the Essex/Suffolk border made famous by the renowned landscape artist John Constable. The village benefits from a farm shop and cafe, post office stores, public houses and Milsoms Le Talbooth. The county towns of Colchester and Ipswich are within easy reach and provide a full range of recreational and leisure facilities. There are a number of excellent schools both within the public and private sectors. Commuting is first-rate with regular mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street from both Colchester and Manningtree stations with journey times of approximately 60 minutes respectively. There is also quick and easy access to the A12 within a few minutes which links to the A120, London and the M25.
AGENTS NOTES:
Heating - Part underfloor to ground floor via oil boiler and oil via radiators
Services Connected - Mains Electric/Oil/Water/Private Drainage
Council Tax Band - G
EPC- E
Tenure - Freehold
Mobile Coverage Indoor: O2 & Three have excellent coverage, EE & Vodafone Likely
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband is available at this address
* Some images have been digitally staged to give a better visual of the room dimensions
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