Lower Street, Stratford St. Mary

INTRODUCTION An opportunity to acquire an individual four bedroom detached family house situated in a unique location overlooking the River Stour and with delightful views over Dedham Vale. With scope for modernisation and extension (sts), this property benefits from four large bedrooms including an en-suite to bedroom one, an abundance of ground floor living accommodation and a private rear garden, we highly recommend a viewing. 

DIRECTION Proceeding into Stratford St Mary from Colchester, continue towards Stratford St Mary for approximately 1.5 miles passing the talbooth on the left hand side. After around 1 ½ miles the property can be found on the right hand side opposite the public footpath over the River Stour with ample off road parking infront of the property. 

INFORMATION The property was built at the start of 1980 of cavity construction (filled) under a tiled roof with an integral double garage. The plot was the former walled garden of Valley House. Access to the property is jointly owned with the neighbouring property, extensive parking and turning space within the front gravel drive area. The property benefits from central heating provided via a gas fired boiler with radiators to all rooms. Insulated roof space, cavity wall insulation and sealed unit double glazing. The accommodation includes open plan reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom downstairs, whilst upstairs there are four bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite to the principal bedroom. The previous owners used the second bedroom as a first floor sitting room to take advantage of the views over the River Stour and nearby countryside. Outside is bordered by red brick wall providing a private secluded gardens to the rear and side. 

STRATFORD ST MARY is situated mid-way between the major towns of Colchester and Ipswich with an excellent range of shopping and transport. Main line railway station in Colchester provides an extensive service to London Liverpool Street. The village has its own Farm Shop and restaurant, petrol station with village stores and post office, a good selection of Public houses and restaurants. Being situated in the heart of the Dedham Vale there are many delightful walks from the village into the surrounding countryside. Local facilities include primary and pre-school education, parish church and many groups and organisations. Catchment for East Bergholt High School, independent schools in Colchester and Ipswich. 

SERVICES All main services are connected. Local District Council Contact . Council Tax Band F - EPC - D 

Accommodation over two floors: On the ground floor 

ENTRANCE HALL 6´01 x 7´03 part glazed front door, radiator, door into double garage, under stairs storage cupboard, stairs to the first floor 

WC Window to the side, WC, hand wash basin 

KITCHEN 17´11 x 10´00 Windows to the front, side and rear allowing for lots of natural light in the room, glazed door out to the rear garden, radiator, ample storage via base and wall units, electric Rangermaster oven and induction hob with extractor fan above, stainless steel sink unit, space for fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, door into the: 

DINING ROOM 14´00 x 8´01 Window to the rear, radiator, open plan into the: 

SITTING ROOM 17'11 x 12'06 (reducing to 8'07) Large Bay window to the side, wooden bi-fold doors out into the rear garden, marble fireplace with working chimney, radiator  

On the first floor:  

LANDING Wooden velux window allowing in natural light, airing cupboard 

BEDROOM ONE 18´01 x 10´00 Windows to three sides, built in wardrobes to two sides creating ample storage, radiator, door to: 

EN-SUITE 7´11 x 4´11 Velux Window the the front, heated towel rail, WC, hand wash basin, Shower cubicle  

BEDROOM TWO 17´07 x 12´06 With two velux windows on each side allowing for an abundance of light to flow into the room, radiators to two sides, Juliet balcony overlooking the fields and the River Stour, built in wardrobe 

BEDROOM THREE 10´04 x 9´05 Window to the rear, radiator  

BATHROOM 8´01 x 6´03 Window to the rear, heated towel rail, WC, hand wash basin, bath with overhead shower 

BEDROOM FOUR 10´05 x 8´03 Window to the side, radiator 

OUTSIDE  

REAR GARDEN The garden is east facing to the rear wrapping around the south facing side of the property enjoying the sun all day with an area of patio to the rear of the property with access from the sitting room bi-fold doors. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with trees, mature shrubs and flower beds, patio area, decking and bricked continental style area with pond combine to show the beauty of this property. 

FRONT GARDEN The property is approached over a gravel driveway with ample off road parking, gated access to the rear garden from both sides, extra parking space to the side of the property. The driveway is shared with the neighbouring property with large gates to the front separating the shared driveway from the road.  

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE approx. 18'06 x 17'06 Up & over doors, light and power connected, wall mounted gas fired boiler supplying hot water and central heating to the house