6 bedroom detached house for sale

The Property White Horse House is believed to have been constructed in 1903 as a coaching inn, which explains the continuing presence of the former stables, tack room and coach house to the east of the property. Having for many years been one of the most active public houses in the village, it was converted to a residential house about 15 years ago. A substantial Edwardian property, White Horse House presents part-tile hung and part-brick elevations under a tiled roof, with central canopied porch and two deep bay windows on the ground floor, with further arched bay windows above. The comfortable and well arranged accommodation is set out over two floors, with a central reception hall accessing the drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor, with six bedrooms, family bathroom, en suite bathroom and en suite shower room on the first floor.

To the rear is a very pretty and extremely well kept garden which is laid to lawn with a number of attractively laid out flower and shrub borders, interspersed with trelliswork, arches and loggias, all surrounded by a high hedge and brick wall, giving complete privacy.

A substantial brick and tiled triple garage, together with a double height brick and tiled coach house, lie to the east, with extensive parking to the front and side of the house. 

Features  

RECEPTION HALL  

DRAWING ROOM  

DINING ROOM  

SITTING ROOM  

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY ROOM & CLOAKROOM  

SIX BEDROOMS  

FAMILY BATHROOM  

EN-SUITE BATHROOM & EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Coach house range with stabling, storage and garaging for four cars 

Totally private and very attractive formally laid out gardens  

IN ALL, ABOUT 1 ACRE  

Outside A high brick wall separates White Horse House from the adjoining public highway. Two shingled driveways lead into the front of the property with an extensive parking and turning area, together with a range of 3 garages, all with double doors, of brick construction under a tiled roof with power and light connected. Area of lawn with brick edging and central pathway to the front door, with shrubs and roses. Brick piers surmounted by twin baubles and double gates to the inner parking area, with coach house range, including fourth garage with double doors, power and light connected, concrete floor (currently used as a workshop). Former tack room now used as a storage room with access to loft above and adjoining former stables, now used as large storage area 28’ x 14’ (8.5m x 4.3m) with stable door. All constructed of brick under a tiled roof, with substantial loft above. To the rear of the property is an extensive brick terrace, together with garden store, with a number of mature shrubs and trees, including a mature oak tree and fruit trees, with central raised brick beds and rose arch leading out on to the impressive gardens to the rear, with tightly clipped lawn and extensive shaped shrub and flower borders. Greenhouse on a brick plinth, with gooseberry and raspberry beds, trellis and arch to inner lawned area, totally private with high brick garden wall, leading back eventually to the main lawn, with raised brick loggia and entirely private ‘sunbathing’ area surrounded by trees, plants and shrubs, with rockery garden behind. In all, about 1 acre. 

The Location White Horse House is set back from White Horse Road as you enter the popular village of East Bergholt in the sought after Dedham Vale conservation area. The village is much admired and well known for its connections with John Constable, the renowned painter. It caters well for local facilities with a general store, post office, bakery, chemist, church, schools and several public houses. East Bergholt is situated in the undulating countryside of the Stour Valley with easy access to the A12 trunk road providing main routes to the A14, The Midlands, London and the major motorway networks. The centres of Ipswich and Colchester are also easily accessible with their more comprehensive shopping and educational facilities and the commuter can take advantage of mainline train services to London’s Liverpool Street Station from both Manningtree and Colchester. There are excellent recreational facilities in the area including sailing on the Orwell, Deben, Colne and Stour, golf courses at Stoke by Nayland, Colchester and Woodbridge, racing at Newmarket and point to pointing at Higham.  

MANNINGTREE 3 MILES  

COLCHESTER 11 MILES  

IPSWICH 9 MILES London Liverpool Street Station 55, 50 and 65 minutes  

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(distances/time approximate)  

Directions (Postcode: CO7 6TU) From Manningtree, continue north on the A137. Having crossed the River Stour, turn left at the roundabout on the B1070. After approximately 1½ miles, take the first available left hand turning into East Bergholt village. Continue for a further 150 yards and White Horse House comes up on the right hand side. 

Property Information Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage, gas fired central heating.  

Local Authority: Babergh District Council. Tel: 01473 826622 Fixtures & Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing: Only by appointment with the joint agents Jackson-Stops & Staff. Tel: 01473 218218 and Grier and Partners. Tel: 01206 299222 or 07860 358228