- Beautiful setting with stunning views +
- Fully restored (1999/2000) with no expense spared +
- Victorian Gothic iron-windowed outbuilding (annexe potential STPC) +
- Large koi pond / summer plunge pool +
- Wildlife-friendly cottage garden +
- Original period character throughout +
- Parking for three vehicles +
- Chain free +
Located on a no-through road, this beautifully presented and charming 15th century Grade II listed thatched cottage offers an idyllic setting with far-reaching views and a large, south-facing garden featuring a substantial koi carp pond with a waterfall. The home, fully and sympathetically restored 25 years ago at great expense by the current owner, has been in the same family since the early 1880s and owned by them since 1956.
The cottage is rich in historic character, boasting exposed beams in every room, herringbone and pamment brick flooring, original 12-inch elm floorboards in the bedrooms, two large inglenook fireplaces, a medieval doorway, original interior doors, and vaulted ceilings in the bedrooms.
Originally two cottages, the home has staircases at both ends, leading to three double bedrooms. The exterior was recently limewashed and all windows freshly decorated.
A striking two-storey Victorian Gothic outbuilding with iron windows offers potential for conversion into an annex, subject to planning consent. The generous garden, around a quarter of an acre, has been cultivated to support wildlife, attracting bees, butterflies, and birds. By day, you may spot buzzards and pheasants; by dusk, barn owls and bats from nearby farm buildings fly overhead.
A mature Monkey Puzzle tree, approximately 40 years old, is a standout feature in the front garden. Other trees include horse chestnut, oak, walnut, ) mature Cherry tree, two Holly trees, an unusual Scarlet Sumach trees and Victoria plum.
There is off-road parking for 3 to 4 vehicles, with potential to expand. The current owner will retain the adjacent pony orchard and one outbuilding for occasional, quiet, personal use.
Offered with no onward chain.
There are an abundance of country and dog walks on your doorstep. Only two miles away in Great Yeldham is the convenience store and primary school There are also three public houses serving a variety of food and beverages.
Stansted Airport 21 miles
For a wider variety of everyday needs and only a short drive. The village of Sible Hedingham is approximately 4 miles south and has a supermarket, doctors, chemist and butchers.
For an far larger selection of national and boutique shop and a variety of amenities the market town of Sudbury is approximately 7 miles away. Benefitting for a range of eateries, including the Mill Hotel with views across the marshland down to the River Stour and The Secret Garden which serves quality local produce based mainly on French Cuisine, a perfect place for afternoon lunch or tea and to catch up with old friends. Sudbury has a market every Thursday and Saturday that sells a wide variety of local produce. Sudbury also has a Sainsbury, Tesco, Aldi and Waitrose supermarkets. There is the leisure centre with Gym · Fitness Studios · Pool and flumes · Jacuzzi · Sauna · Energy Soft Play · Boditrax Composition Scanner and Cafe.