• Prominent village position +
• Stunning period property +
• Substantial accommodation +
• Delightful gardens +
• Self-contained one bedroom annexe +
• Double garage +

Part of our Signature collection, this impressive Grade II Listed detached home is of some stature, occupying a mature plot and benefitting from a self-contained one bedroom annexe.

The entrance vestibule opens into the spacious hall, with exposed timbers, stair flight to first floor and a cloakroom.

Offering extensive and well-presented accommodation, the main house includes excellent living and entertaining spaces. The superb drawing room is a fine example of this, with a high ceiling and an charming inglenook fireplace featuring a multi-fuel stove and oak bressummer.

The study/games room is a fantastic size and features further exposed timbers with a dual aspect allowing plenty of light.

The beautiful sitting room has a central fireplace with wood-burning stove and carved French doors opening out onto the garden.

The dining room has an open fireplace and access leading through to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room. There is a range cooker and an extensive array of units, with twin sinks and an integrated dishwasher.

The utility room has fitted storage cupboards, one of which houses the water softener and hot water tank, with a door leading outside.

On the first floor is a generous landing with an eaves storage cupboard, red brick fireplace and exposed timbers, which is used by the current owners as an additional sitting room.

Both the principal bedroom and guest bedroom have ensuite facilities and there are three further good size bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the second floor is the sixth bedroom with a feature red brick chimney breast.

Outside
Old Kennels is approached via gated access, leading to a gravel driveway with parking for numerous vehicles. There is a patio area and flower beds, together with a delightful and mature garden with established trees, some of which have Tree Preservation Orders.

There is a double garage and the wonderful addition of a self-contained annexe, affectionately known as ‘The Bothy’. This has an open-plan ground floor kitchen/sitting room and a first floor bedroom with ensuite facilities. In the past it has been used for staff or guest accommodation and also as a successful bed and breakfast, with potential for longer term lets.

Location

Old Kennels occupies a prominent position in the village of Stratford St Mary, situated in the Stour Valley made famous by the renowned landscape artist John Constable. There are a number of highly regarded restaurants nearby and both Colchester and Ipswich are within easy reach, providing excellent leisure and recreational facilities. Both Colchester and Manningtree railway stations are nearby, with straightforward access to London Liverpool Street.