High Street, Dedham, CO7

Nestled in the timeless appeal of Dedham's High Street, this enchanting Grade II listed cottage is waiting to unveil its yet undiscovered potential. Of period construction, the property is suffused with a rich sense of history, blending period features with the possibilities of renewed contemporary living.

Upon entering, one is immediately welcomed by a cosy, bay-fronted living room that exudes an old-world charm. At the heart of this room is a characterful fireplace, cradling a rustic wood burner that forms an inviting focal point.

The soul of this delightful property lies in its dual-aspect, bay-fronted kitchen and dining area. Spanning the entire depth of the house, it offers a generously proportioned space to cook, dine, and entertain. The kitchen area manifests a harmonious balance between style and practicality, featuring oak-fronted cupboards and a hardy work surface, all perfectly juxtaposed with a traditional terracotta quarry tiled floor. Not forgetting the modern convenience of a BOSCH oven and grill, as well as a four-ring gas hob. An inviting breakfast bar extends the work surface, creating a perfect spot for those casual breakfasts or intimate coffee chats.

The two bedrooms, located on the first floor, are a study in period elegance. Both are comfortably sized doubles, featuring dual-aspect windows that invite natural light to seep into every corner. The bedrooms are further adorned with ornate wrought iron fireplaces, a delightful throwback to the property's historic origins, adding a touch of characterful charm.

Additional practical features include a utility area with under-the-counter plumbing for a washing machine. This versatile space also provides storage options, ensuring that every inch of the property is optimally utilised.

Outdoors, the property presents an attached garage and private driveway, a highly sought-after convenience in such a premium location. The garden, predominantly paved and arranged over split levels, invites the possibility of summer barbecues or tranquil afternoons immersed in a good book. The garden is tastefully sequestered by mature shrubbery, providing an intimate space to relax.

Offered with no onward chain, this property promises an exceptional opportunity for those with a vision, who are looking to carve out their dream home from a piece of Dedham's treasured history. Rich in period charm and filled with untapped potential, this Grade II listed cottage is the perfect canvas for bringing your home-owning dreams to life.

Entrance

Approached through a wood panelled entrance door with quarry tiled flooring. You'll find the kitchen / diner spanning the entire depth of the cottage on your right and the bay fronted living room on your left.

Kitchen / diner

5.26m x 3.08m

This large dual aspect and bay fronted kitchen / diner has terracotta quarry tiled flooring with kitchen units comprised of Oak fronted cupboards and drawers beneath a work surface, tile splash back and wall mounted cabinets. The work surface extends to create a breakfast bar and cooking appliances are catered for by a BOSCH oven and grill and four ring gas hob beneath a suspended and concealed extractor fan. There is a butler sink with mixer tap lying in front of the window that overlooks the rear garden to the rear.

Living room

2.92m x 3.92m

A cosy bay fronted living room found at the front of the property with standout feature central fireplace with timber surround and brick laid hearth and inset wood burner.

Utility and rear lobby

Connecting the living room to the kitchen and to outside, this useful utility area has under the counter plumbing available for a washing machine, a tall pantry cupboard and additional drawers and storage at low level. Beneath the carpeted stairs to the first floor you will find more storage and opposite this a wood panelled door opens out to the rear garden.

Landing

The carpeted landing with tall storage cupboard connects the two first floor double bedrooms and the bathroom.

First bedroom

5.3m x 3.1m

A split level dual aspect first bedroom with windows to both the front and rear elevations. This carpeted bedroom features an ornate wrought iron cast fireplace.

Second bedroom

3.09m x 3.9m

A second carpeted double bedroom found at the front of the property, also dual aspect with windows to the front and side elevations. here you will find another feature central ornate iron cast fireplace with recessed storage cupboards either side.

Bathroom

1.37m x 2.79m

'L' shaped with windows to the side and rear fitted with a free standing bath, sink and WC. Half tiled wall and tiled floor.

Front Garden

Found behind hedgerows, the front garden has shingle laid areas either side of a block paved walkway with wrought iron gate to the pavement. To the left hand side you will find the driveway providing an off-street parking space. This leads to the attached garage with double doors at the front.

Rear Garden

Predominantly paved and split level, the rear garden is retained by six foot high fencing and established shrubbery. There is a gated access to the side that allows pedestrian access back to the front of the home and you can also access the rear of the garage through it personal door at the rear.

Parking - Off street

Off street parking on the driveway that leads to the garage.

Parking - Garage

Measuring 4.64m x 3.1m with double doors to the front, eaves storage above your head and a personal door at the side that leads out to the garden. Here you will also find the modern gas fired Worcester combi-boiler.