Flatford Lane, East Bergholt
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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Key features
- Grade II* Listed Character Property
- Abundance of Original Features
- Extensive Plot Approx. 11 Acres
- Located in Dedham Valley
- Professionally Designed Fishing Lake
- Six Bedrooms, Two Ensuites
Description
THE PROPERTY
A welcoming entrance hall with flagstone floor offers access into two reception rooms- one being the dining room to the front aspect with double doors, and bursting with original features, including wooden beams, floorboards, feature fireplace and a Priest hole. The main 20ft reception room features triple windows allowing in plenty of natural light, alongside another fireplace. The large reception/conservatory backs onto the fantastic rear gardens, making it well suited to hosting and entertaining.
The fitted kitchen features an Aga cooker and breakfast bar, and is supported by the separate utility/boot room, leading to a further reception room/study with part vaulted ceilings.
Off the central hallway is a cloakroom, and access to a substantial ground floor bedroom with a spacious ensuite bathroom, offering annexe potential.
First floor accommodation comprises of the main bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, alongside three further double bedrooms, and another smaller bedroom/study, ideal for working from home. These benefit from the family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
The property sits on a vast plot, extending approximately 11 acres STMS, offering Equestrian use with paddocks and a horse shelter.
It benefits from several outbuildings, including a large detached barn with original beams and ample storage space, which is currently used as a gym with electricity connected, and potential to convert (STPP). Furthermore, there is a beautiful and unique Dovecote- one of only a handful uniquely designed and located in the UK, with white weatherboarding under a pantiled roof. The Dovecote is currently ornamental, but internally has 120 nesting boxes which could be re opened.
The outdoor space comprises of 3 acres of professionally designed fishing lake, established since 1992, alongside landscaped formal gardens and paddocks, with mature trees, fruit trees and a log store.
LOCAL AREA
Situated in the heart of Constable County is this Grade II* listed home, believed to date back to the 1400's. Claycotts is located in the sought after village of East Bergholt within the Dedham Vale Conservation Area, and is well served with well regarded local amenities. From award winning tea room Oranges & Lemons to the Lion Brasserie and East Bergholt primary and secondary schools provide schooling for up to age 16. For those looking to get involved in sports, there are facilities and clubs for tennis, football and bowls to name a few.
The property sits in undulating countryside, with nearby landmarks including Flatford Mill and Dedham. However, there are excellent links to Colchester and Manningtree, both offering rail links into Central London and good road links.
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Band: G
Flatford Lane, East Bergholt
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Manningtree Station1.7 miles
- Mistley Station3.2 miles
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