Quintons Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, Suffolk, CO7

Beautifully Presented Village House with stunning landscaped gardens

Description

The Linnets is an attractive Grade II listed period house of special architectural and historic interest, believed to date back to 1580, and thoughtfully enhanced by two twenty-first century extensions. Internally, the house is presented to a very high standard and retains a wealth of character features, including exposed beams and studwork, high ceilings, an impressive inglenook fireplace, and original elm flooring.

The property has been extended over time, most notably with the addition of a striking vaulted principal ground floor bedroom wing. This contemporary space offers generous proportions and enjoys delightful views over the gardens.

The versatile accommodation is arranged over two floors. The ground floor comprises a welcoming reception hall leading to a lovely sitting room with excellent ceiling height and a fireplace with inset wood burner. A study, with external access, and a shower room are situated just off the sitting room.

The reception hall also provides access to a superb open-plan, double-aspect kitchen/breakfast room. The breakfast area features a vaulted ceiling, while large windows and French doors fill the space with natural light. A traditional oak beam and post wall leads through to a further dining area. The kitchen is fitted with an Aga and matching Aga fridge/ freezer, bespoke oak base and wall-mounted units, granite worktops, and a breakfast bar with additional storage. Underfloor heating adds further comfort.

Beyond the kitchen, a connecting hallway/boot room leads to the newer wing, where there is a utility room and, beyond, the stunning principal bedroom. This space benefits from floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes, an en suite bathroom, a dressing area and French doors opening onto the terrace and garden.

Two separate staircases lead to the first floor. An oak staircase from the breakfast area and rises to a double bedroom with en suite, while a second staircase from the entrance hall leads to three further bedrooms, which have stunning vaulted beamed ceilings and served by a family bathroom.

The Linnets is approached via a shingle driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles. To the front, a beautifully maintained garden features a lawn bordered by well-stocked herbaceous and shrub beds, alongside an attractive woodland area with a handkerchief tree and birches. The property also benefits from a workshop and double garage with car charging point and both having light and power.

To the rear, the house enjoys a stunning, private landscaped garden. This thoughtfully designed space includes an impressive water feature with LED lighting, formal box hedging and topiary spirals, and mature planting. An oak-framed pergola and a generous terrace create the perfect setting for al fresco dining. There is also a Hartley Botanic greenhouse, fitted with electricity, and two external water taps serve the garden. To the side of the house, there are useful wood and bin stores.

Location

The Linnets is situated within the popular village, East Bergholt, which is set in the sought after Dedham Vale. The village is much admired and well known for its connections with John Constable, the renowned painter, it caters well for local facilities with a general store, post office, 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. For the commuter there are mainline train services to London’s Liverpool Street Station from both Manningtree and Colchester.

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, racing at Newmarket and point to pointing at Higham.

Square Footage: 3,256 sq ft


Acreage: 0.33 Acres