Crosswinds, Weary Hills, Raydon

A substantial detached bungalow set in some 4 acres of elevated and private grounds together with numerous ancillary and commercial outbuildings

Occupying an elevated rural location within the parish of Raydon, Crosswinds comprises a ‘stand-alone’ 3 / 4-bedroom detached bungalow which dates from 1950’s. In the late 1970’s, the bungalow was extended and modified, providing extensive accommodation which covers in excess of 2,500sq.ft.

Despite parts of the accommodation requiring a degree of cosmetic updating, it is evident the property has been well-maintained over the years, which has been under the sellers’ ownership since 1950.

To the northern end of the bungalow are the three double bedrooms and sitting room, which are set around a central hallway that gives access to a converted attic providing two useful storerooms with skylights.

The southern front section comprises an extensively fitted kitchen / breakfast room with an adjacent dining room (which could be adapted into one spacious kitchen /diner). The remaining principal accommodation is a conservatory, with access onto a sheltered rear patio. A generous utility room provides ample storage with further worksurfaces.

Outside, Crosswinds is approached over a driveway which leads onto an extensive gravel parking area to the front, leading to an attached double garage and front vestibule. The majority of the grounds comprise vast areas of lawn interspersed with numerous feature trees which includes scots pine and oak. Towards the far-western boundary is a grove of established conifer and deciduous trees which leads through to a stunning view of the Brett valley – arguably the finest in the area.

Providing independent vehicular access, the southern part of the property comprises the established commercial part which has historically been a Builder’s Yard. The numerous outbuildings consist of two fully functional offices with kitchen, cloakroom, a substantial joinery workshop, plant room / store and material storage units. Under the current planning system, these single storey outbuildings are of sui generis use class, and a Certificate of Lawful use was granted in August 2022. A further detached garage located closest to the bungalow is of domestic use.

Location
Located in the parish of Raydon, the property is set on its own, with no near neighbours. The main village is some 0.5 miles to the south and is a popular destination for the commuter, with easy access to mainline stations at Manningtree, Ipswich and Colchester, plus an easy route through to the A12. The surrounding villages have popular schools, shopping facilities, doctors' surgeries and other amenities, the Brett Vale Golf Club, countryside walks and the popular Constable villages of Flatford and Dedham are nearby.

Services
Mains electricity is connected. Oil-fired heating. Private drainage and bore hole water extraction.
The commercial buildings provide separate electricity connection and private drainage.

Local Authority and Council Tax Band
Babergh with Mid Suffolk District Council
Band F (2023)
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