Stutton Road, Brantham, CO11

Positioned on the edge of Brantham where the village meets open countryside, this extended home occupies a plot of approximately one third of an acre and enjoys remarkable far-reaching views across rolling farmland towards the Stour Estuary. The setting is one of the property's defining characteristics. From both inside and outside the house the landscape stretches away across fields and open sky, creating a sense of space that is rarely found.

Originally constructed in the 1960s, the house has been carefully extended and reconfigured over time to create a home that feels open, practical and strongly connected to its surroundings. The current layout allows the main living areas to flow naturally across the rear of the property so that the outlook becomes part of everyday living.

The kitchen / breakfast room, renovated in 2019, sits centrally within the ground floor and forms the natural working hub of the house. Shaker-style cabinetry is paired with solid timber work surfaces and centred around a substantial island with induction hob and breakfast seating. From here the layout opens directly into the rear sitting room, a space where the setting truly reveals itself. Large glazed doors frame the countryside beyond and open directly onto the terrace, allowing the house to feel visually and physically connected to the garden.

Alongside this space sits the dining room, positioned between the sitting room and the living room, creating a natural flow between the principal reception areas while still allowing each room to retain its own character. The living room itself offers a more intimate setting, centred around a recessed fireplace with wood burning stove, making it an ideal retreat during the colder months.

Practical spaces have also been thoughtfully incorporated into the ground floor. A utility room provides a separate working area for laundry and household tasks, while the ground floor bath and shower room offers flexibility for busy households or visiting guests.

Upstairs the accommodation continues to take advantage of the property's elevated position. The principal bedroom suite, created as part of the rear extension, enjoys some of the finest views in the house. Full-height glazing opens to a Juliet balcony, allowing uninterrupted views across the garden and surrounding countryside towards the estuary. The vaulted ceiling and rooflights enhance the sense of light and space, while the room is served by a well-finished en-suite shower room.

Two further double bedrooms are positioned on the first floor, both enjoying excellent natural light, with the second bedroom benefiting from a dual-aspect outlook that also captures the surrounding countryside.

Outside, the grounds extend predominantly to the rear and form the majority of the approximately 13,700 sq ft plot. The garden enjoys a south-facing orientation, allowing sunlight throughout the day, and is laid mainly to lawn with a terrace immediately behind the house for outdoor seating and entertaining. Beyond the garden boundary the land opens directly to farmland, ensuring that the impressive countryside and estuary views remain a defining part of the setting.

The property also benefits from a range of useful outbuildings and parking facilities. To the front there is extensive driveway parking for multiple vehicles alongside a detached double garage. The original garage remains in place with an additional store area to the rear, while a further powered workshop / studio outbuilding offers excellent flexibility for hobbies, home working, or creative use.

Modern comfort is provided by an air source heat pump heating system, delivering energy-efficient climate control throughout the property.

Altogether, this is a home where the landscape becomes part of everyday life. The combination of space, adaptable accommodation, extensive parking and workshops, and the remarkable outlook across the Stour Estuary creates a property that offers both practicality and a distinctive sense of place.

Entrance Hall

4.57m x 2.13m

Positioned centrally within the ground floor, the entrance hall is accessed from its porch with a staircase that rises to the first floor, while doors lead through to the living room, kitchen and ground floor shower room.

The proportions are practical and well balanced, allowing space for everyday coats and footwear between the porch and the hall without restricting circulation through the house. From here the layout becomes clear, with the principal reception spaces extending to the rear where the property opens towards the garden and countryside beyond.

Kitchen / Breakfast room

3.66m x 3.05m

Renovated in 2019, the kitchen sits centrally within the ground floor and connects directly through to the rear sitting room, allowing the space to feel open while remaining clearly defined.

Shaker-style cabinetry runs along two walls, finished in a soft neutral tone and paired with solid timber work surfaces. A stainless steel sink is positioned beneath the side window, bringing natural light into the workspace, while dark tiled splashbacks provide contrast to the cabinetry.

The centrepiece of the room is a substantial island unit with a contrasting deep blue base and thick timber worktop. This incorporates an induction hob with a ceiling-mounted extractor above and provides additional preparation space alongside a breakfast bar seating area.

Integrated double ovens are set within the tall cabinetry, and the layout allows practical movement between the main cooking areas while maintaining a clear visual connection to the sitting room beyond.

Sitting Room

4.26m x 3.96m

Positioned across the rear of the house, the sitting room forms the natural focal point of the ground floor and is where the property’s setting truly reveals itself. A wide set of glazed doors opens directly onto the rear terrace, framing uninterrupted views across open countryside towards the Stour Estuary beyond.

The room is bright and well-proportioned, with the large glazed doors drawing natural light deep into the space while creating a constant visual connection with the surrounding landscape. From inside, the outlook stretches across fields and open skies, giving the room a strong sense of space and calm.

The layout comfortably accommodates a full seating arrangement while maintaining a clear circulation path through to the kitchen. To one side, the space opens through to the dining room, creating a natural flow between the principal ground floor living areas while still allowing each space to retain its own identity.

Dining Room

4.87m x 2.13m

Positioned between the living room and the rear sitting room, the dining room forms a natural central space for everyday dining and entertaining. Glazed doors (framing that outstanding view) open directly to the outside terrace, bringing natural light into the room and providing an easy connection to outdoor seating during warmer months.

The dining room feels like an extension to the living room and to the adjacent sitting room as it sits between these two spaces with full width openings.

Living Room

4.98m x 4.77m

The living room is a more intimate and well-proportioned reception space centred around a recessed fireplace with a wood burning stove set on a slate hearth. A timber mantle forms a natural focal point within the room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere during colder months.

From here, a wide opening leads through to the dining room beyond, allowing the spaces to work together when entertaining while still retaining the more personable feel of a separate reception room.

Utility Room

3.29m x 2.13m

The utility room provides a practical and well-equipped secondary working space for laundry and household tasks. A run of fitted base units with timber work surfaces offers useful storage and preparation space, while a sink beneath the front-facing window provides natural light and a pleasant outlook while working.

The room has a sink and is plumbed for a washing machine, with an integrated tumble dryer set within the cabinetry, allowing laundry appliances to be neatly contained within the space. Additional room is available for further appliances, including a tall fridge freezer.

Its position within the ground floor layout allows day-to-day household functions to remain separate from the kitchen and living spaces while still remaining conveniently close at hand.

Ground floor bath/shower room

2.01m x 2.13m

Positioned on the ground floor, this well-finished bathroom combines both bath and shower facilities within a thoughtfully arranged layout. A panelled bath sits along one wall with tiled surrounds, while a separate glazed shower enclosure provides a practical alternative for everyday use.

A fitted vanity unit incorporates the wash basin with useful storage beneath, accompanied by a low-level WC set within matching cabinetry. Green-toned wall tiles wrap around the room, adding colour and texture, while a window above the basin introduces natural light and ventilation.

The space is completed with herringbone-style flooring, creating a distinctive finish that complements the contemporary fittings while maintaining a warm, practical feel.

First Bedroom

3.66m x 2.13m

Positioned within the rear extension, this principal bedroom enjoys an elevated outlook across the garden and surrounding countryside towards the Stour Estuary. Full-height glazed reveal a Juliet balcony, allowing the landscape to become a defining feature of the room while bringing in excellent natural light.

The proportions comfortably accommodate a double bed with additional space for seating or bedroom furniture. The vaulted ceiling enhances the sense of space, while rooflights above introduce further daylight into the room.

Its position at the rear of the house creates a particularly peaceful setting, with uninterrupted views across open fields forming a striking backdrop.

En-suite

1.98m x 2.13m

Serving the principal bedroom, the en-suite is fitted with a walk-in shower enclosure finished with metro style white tiled walls and a glazed screen. A wall-mounted basin sits above a fitted vanity unit providing useful storage, alongside a low-level WC.

Timber work surfaces add warmth against the clean white tiling, while a rooflight above introduces natural light into the space. A heated towel rail completes the room, providing both comfort and practicality.

Second Bedroom

3.48m x 4.57m

A well-proportioned double bedroom positioned on the first floor, enjoying a bright dual-aspect outlook that captures views across the surrounding countryside and towards the Stour Estuary to the rear.

There is a fitted wardrobe here and the room comfortably accommodates a double bed alongside freestanding furniture, with space remaining for wardrobes and additional storage. Natural light enters from two directions, enhancing the sense of space while framing the elevated rural outlook that forms a key feature of the upper floor.

Third Bedroom

3.96m x 3.15m

A further double bedroom positioned on the first floor, featuring a wide rear-facing window that brings natural light into the space. The room comfortably accommodates a bed alongside additional furniture, while the sloping ceiling line adds character without restricting the usable floor area.

Double Garage

6.4m x 5.18m

Positioned to the front right of the plot, the double garage is a substantial detached outbuilding finished in black cladding beneath a pitched tiled roof. Access is provided via an up-and-over garage door to the front, with a separate personal door to the side allowing convenient pedestrian entry.

The building benefits from both light and power connections, making it suitable not only for vehicle storage but also for workshop use, hobbies, or general storage. Its detached position keeps it separate from the main house while still remaining easily accessible from the driveway.

Garage

4.87m x 3.05m

The original garage has been clad to tie in with the aesthetic of the other outbuildings. It has a garage door to the front, a personal door to the side and is open to a store room at its rear.

Store

2.96m x 2.13m

Part of the original garage.

Outbuilding

5.46m x 2.13m

Positioned to the right of the plot behind the garage and measuring approximately 17'11" x 7'0" (5.46m x 2.13m), this substantial outbuilding provides a versatile additional space separate from the main house. Accessed via a personal door from the garden, the building benefits from light and power, allowing it to function as far more than simple storage.

The proportions make it well suited to a range of practical or lifestyle uses including a workshop, hobby space, garden studio, home office, or dedicated storage for tools and equipment. Its position within the plot allows it to operate independently from the house, making it particularly appealing for those who need a practical workspace or creative area at home.

For buyers seeking flexibility, this is the type of space that can easily adapt over time to suit changing needs.

Front Garden

The property sits behind a broad gravel driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles and access to the detached double garage plus the original clad garage with store. A gated side access to the right leads through to the rear garden.

The frontage is open and practical, with generous turning space and a clear approach to the house.

Rear Garden

The rear garden forms the majority of the approximately one third of an acre plot and enjoys a south-facing orientation, allowing sunlight across the space throughout the day. Laid mainly to lawn, the garden stretches away from the house towards open countryside, creating a strong sense of space and privacy.

A terrace immediately behind the house provides a natural area for outdoor seating and entertaining, positioned to take full advantage of the elevated outlook across the surrounding fields. Beyond this, the lawn extends across a broad open area with established boundaries and uninterrupted rural views.

The garden backs directly onto open countryside, allowing far-reaching views across rolling countryside to the Stour Estuary, a defining feature of the property that gives the entire setting a distinctly open and peaceful feel.

Parking - Off street