Constructed in 2010, Highbank Cottage is a thoughtfully designed home set in a truly remarkable setting high up on the hillside, with simply stunning views out across the Stour Valley. Total plot is 1.06 acres.

The property enjoys a peaceful, elevated position within the charming village of Middleton, combining the tranquillity of countryside living with convenient access to the market town of Sudbury.

Accommodation

Ground floor

The property offers capacious and well laid out accommodation with light filled rooms. Entry to the house is via an attractive storm porch. Once inside you will be impressed with the hallway and quality of craftmanship. The ground floor comes with underfloor heating. An impressive kitchen/breakfast room is complemented with a seating area which has French doors allowing easy access to the rear garden. Adjacent to the kitchen is a well fitted utility/boot room and shower room with w/c. Moving to the rear of the house is a superb triple aspect sitting room with inglenook fireplace housing multi fuel stove. Again, French door give way to the rear garden. There are two double bedrooms both coming with en-suite.

First floor

The first floor offers bedroom accommodation on a scale that is rarely available. The current layout comprises of a 25.7ft x 17.9ft principal bedroom which enjoys undulating views over the stour valley. Located off the bedroom is a sizeable room offers versatility. There is a dressing room which would lend itself to another bedroom should one require. Completing the first floor is an en-suite shower.

Outside

Highbank Cottage occupies generous and well-tended grounds predominantly facing South/West. Accessed by a sweeping private driveway offering parking for multiple vehicles as well as a 28.7ft x 19ft detached double garage with electric up and over door with power and light connected. The rear garden commences with sun terrace with steps leading to the lawn which offers a high degree of privacy. To the front steps lead to a further terrace.

What’s Nearby

Middleton is a tranquil hamlet standing on the west side of the Stour valley on the Essex/Suffolk border. The historic market town of Sudbury is located less than 2 miles north and its comprehensive amenities include a commuter rail link to London Liverpool Street. Neighbouring Bures also offers a branch-line station and good facilities, whilst there are mainline stations at both Marks Tey and Colchester (London from 47 mins). Highly regarded schools in the area include the top grammar schools in Colchester. There are wonderful country walks from the property plus rowing and paddle boarding on the nearby River Stour.

The surrounding countryside is untouched: gently sloping, quintessential rural Essex, as immortalised by the paintings of Constable and Gainsborough.