Black Stump Cottage, Raydon, IP7 5QD

Ref: EC0617
Guide Price: £900,000 - £1,000,000 
Black Stump Cottage: A substantial detached family home, with a paddock and stables, set in a private countryside plot of 5 acres.  

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Front Garden: This property benefits from an attractive frontage with two gates, one leading to the main house and the second providing separate access to the land behind. A long gravel driveway leads to the main house and provides wonderful views over the paddock and land beyond.

Main property: A substantial detached bungalow, approaching 3200 ft², offers a versatile layout suitable for a large family, multi-generational living, or a work-from-home arrangement. A large modern kitchen provides a wonderful space to entertain with a large breakfast bar as the centrepiece. There is a large sitting room with a feature wood burner and doors that lead onto a second sitting room and an open-plan dining room that provides views over the grounds. The property offers five double bedrooms, three of which are Ensuite, and a family bathroom.

Rear Gardens: The rear garden is a particular feature of this property and offers wonderful views over a paddock and five acres of land. A portion of the grounds has been fenced off for a fully enclosed garden to the main house. A large deck area provides an ideal place to enjoy al-fresco dining or to enjoy a dip in the hot tub.  A garden building has been erected which is insulated and benefits from light, heating, and power. The current owners use this as a home office, however, it could be used for a garden, games room or home gym.

Location: Raydon is a small village located in the County of Suffolk. It is situated 5 miles south of Hadleigh, 10 miles north of Colchester and 10 miles West of Ipswich. Raydon is known for its strong community spirit with a number of local events and activities throughout the year, many of which are centred around King George’s field and the village sports pavilion. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade 1 listed St Mary’s church which dates back to the 14th Century. If golf is your passion, then you’ll love how convenient it is to access Brett Valley Golf Club and Hintlesham Golf Club at Hintlesham Hall. The nearest pub is the Queen's Head in the nearby village of Great Wenham. For a more upmarket experience, you’ll find the Marquis in Layham a great place to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail and a sumptuous meal. When you visit, make sure you try seafood or meats grilled in their josper grill!

Directly opposite this property is the entrance to the Hadleigh Railway Walk where you can walk or cycle along the disused railway line. In only 2 miles, you will find yourself in the centre of Hadleigh where you can enjoy everything this historic market town has to offer including some gorgeous buildings, numerous shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, and takeaways. There is a doctor, two dentists and even a veterinary surgery. Hadleigh also boasts multiple sports clubs, including a lovely cricket club, bowls, football, and rugby club. There is an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre, and a well-run public library.

Local Transport Links:

• Nearest Bus Stop: Church (1.3 miles), the Queen's Head (1.3 miles)
• Nearest Rail Stations: Ipswich  (6 miles), Manningtree (5 miles)
• Nearest Airport: London Southend (33 miles) or Stansted Airport (33 miles).

Local Schools: A wide range of "Good" to "Outstanding" primary and secondary schools within approximately 3 miles. Hintlesham Primary which is rated “outstanding” along with four other schools in Hadleigh which are all rated “good”.  Colchester Grammar School is only 9 miles away, as well as numerous private schools located in Ipswich, including the well-renowned Ipswich High School and the Royal Hospital School, both of which are approximately 8 miles away with a school min bus running from Hadleigh.

Additional Information:

• Freehold property
• Oil central heating with a programmer, room thermostat, and TRVs.
• Local Authority: Babergh
• Council Tax Band C (approximately £1800 per annum)
• Energy Performance Rating D with potential to upgrade to a C.
• Loft insulation (250mm) and insulated cavity walls.
• Low-energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
• Mobile Phone Signal: O2, Vodaphone, Three and EE
• Cable Satellite TV: BT and Sky
• Internet: speeds up to 80mbps
• Adjacent to this property is a small storage and distribution depot dedicated to prepacked bags of coal and logs. It's important to note that the depot is solely used for storage purposes, with the back half of the site currently inactive. Operating with minimal opening hours, the depot receives only three small deliveries per week. The owners of Black Stump Cottage, who have resided here for many years, have reassured that the depot poses no disturbance or inconvenience to them, and that noise is negligible.

Viewings: This property is being marketed by “Edd Callegari - Personal Estate Agent”, offering a personal and proactive service seven days a week. Viewings by appointment only.