5 bedroom detached house for sale

As part of our Signature collection is this bespoke and flexible five bedroom detached house of approaching 5000 sq ft on a plot of just under half an acre within a short distance of the centre of this picturesque village on the Essex/Suffolk border. Designed and built for the current owner with high attention to detail and specification the house benefits from air source heat pump central heating, double glazing and air conditioning. With main accommodation over three floors with a fourth floor attic room, the house has a double garage and ample parking through the electric gated entrance. The main entrance to the property provides a large reception hall with stairs to the first floor and a cloakroom and door to the stairs to the basement rooms. To the front is a cosy sitting room with a large formal living room at the rear with French doors out to the garden and a central fireplace. The dining room is well proportioned with a central fireplace and French doors out to the garden and double doors through to the kitchen/living space. The kitchen / living space is a truly impressive room with the living space having a vaulted ceiling with oak timbers and a triple aspect overlooking the rear gardens. Tiled underfloor heating flows through to the bespoke fitted kitchen with an Aga, numerous appliances and storage set around granite work surfaces with an island unit. A door leads through to the side hall with another cloakroom, door to the garage and stairs to a self-contained bedroom and bathroom. Stairs lead from the main hall to the basement with a hallway with double doors to the entertainment room which has air conditioning and a bar. The utility room has ample storage and work surfaces with space and plumbing for various appliances. The gym has a double-glazed window and also has a double bedroom with wardrobe and a shower room. This whole area could easily become a self-contained annexe. On the first floor is the main landing with further staircase to the attic room. The principal bedroom has been created out of two potential bedrooms. One bedroom currently being used as the dressing room with a range of built-in wardrobes and door to an en suite bathroom with the principal bedroom having a vaulted ceiling, dual aspect with Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens, range of built-in wardrobes and a door to another en-suite shower room with walk-in shower. There are two further double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and the main family bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin and WC. A second staircase leads from the side hall to a self-contained area of the first floor with a double bedroom with dual aspect and a double wardrobe and a shower room with shower, wash hand basin and WC. Back to the main landing a staircase leads up to an attic room which could have a variety of uses from home office, bedroom or storage. Outside The house is well screened from Crown Street with hedging, an electric gated entrance with intercom leading onto the main driveway with ample parking. The double garage has space for two cars whilst a section of the remaining garage is used for a plant room. Side gates provide access to the rear garden. At the rear is an extensive terrace which runs along the back of the house. On one side is an outdoor kitchen area whilst on the other is the heated swimming pool. The pool house has a plant room, shower room and changing room, whilst at the rear is a greenhouse/potting area with a vegetable garden with raised planters. The lawns continue down the garden with mature screening to the borders and a variety of trees with large garden store at the rear. Location The village of Dedham is found on the Essex/Suffolk border and has the River Stour flowing through its countryside which was extensively painted by John Constable and is the home to the Munnings Museum. The village has excellent facilities with a primary school, fine church, playing fields and a variety of shops including butchers and a Co-op, pubs and restaurants. The area has many fine walks and has straightforward access to the A12. Manningtree is about 3 miles away with a mainline station with services running to London Liverpool Street in about one hour. Both Colchester and Ipswich can be accessed from the A12. Directions Use postcode CO7 6AG with the house on the left coming out from Dedham High Street. Important Information Council Tax Band – G Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating – C Our ref - COL231066