Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, Suffolk, CO7

Exceptional Regency Village House situated in the heart of Constable country, an area of outstanding natural beauty & in the heart of a highly sought-after village.

Description

Gatton House is a fine example of an elegant country house set within the popular village of East Bergholt. Believed to date from 1809 and listed Grade II, Gatton House is constructed of white brick under a slate roof over two levels with six bays and an impressive Doric porch to the front elevation. The property has well proportioned accommodation with a range of Tripartite French windows as well as a small oriel window and numerous features including parquet flooring, fireplaces with wood burning stoves, and high ceilings.

The ground floor accommodation provides three well proportioned light and airy reception rooms beyond which lies the bespoke AGA kitchen/dining room which includes base and wall mounted units, granite worktops, pantry and a spacious island with storage beneath and a breakfast bar. The inner hallway leads through to the charming snug, cloakroom, study with secondary staircase and boot room.

Outside
The property is approached over a gravel in and out carriage driveway which is surrounded by mature trees and hedging at the front of the property providing a high degree of privacy and seclusion.

The house benefits from beautifully maintained grounds, with a wide expanse of lawn and elegant verandah along part of the western elevation, perfect for al fresco dining.

The gardens are surrounded by established trees, mature beds and affords a hard tennis court and swimming pool with pool room.

The property is complemented by a double garage, wood store and additional store rooms.

Tucked away behind the main staircase, lie the cellar stairs leading down to a spacious and dry cellar.

The first floor has a large landing which gives access through to the principal bedroom with lovely views over the gardens, fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There are a further seven bedrooms and two bathrooms (one a Jack and Jill bathroom).

Location

Gatton House is situated close to the centre of the popular village of East Bergholt which is set 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 is well catered for with good local facilities including 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 train services to London's Liverpool Street Station from both Manningtree ( four miles) and Colchester (10 miles) from 56mins and 47 mins respectively.

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, National Trust property Flatford Mill and various Stour Valley footpaths.

Square Footage: 7,004 sq ft


Acreage: 4.5 Acres

Directions

From London take the A12 bypassing Chelmsford and Colchester. Take the B1070 to Hadleigh and East Bergholt. Proceed into East Bergholt, take the first right hand turn, proceed to the giveway, turn left and Gatton House will be found on the right hand side set back from the road behind a thick hedge.

Additional Info

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage system. Oil fired central heating.