Hadleigh Road, Higham, Colchester, Suffolk

Cherry Tree Cottage is a stunning property offering over 2,000 sq ft of immaculately-presented accommodation arranged over two floors. Having originally been designed by an architect for his own occupation, the property maximises light, as well as the views; featuring splendid timber-clad elevations surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, all nestled within a borrowed landscape of mature trees with rolling countryside beyond, coupled with sun-drenched, elegant rooms combining traditional features with modern living.

At the entrance a porch opens to a long central hallway, providing access to the ground floor accommodation. Perfect for entertaining, the kitchen and breakfast room create a wonderfully sociable space; the kitchen is fitted with bespoke cabinetry, a split butler sink, central island and a stainless-steel range cooker, whilst the breakfast room is ideal for informal dining, with tall sash windows and French doors opening to the west-facing garden. The formal dining room is triple aspect, overlooking the west-facing garden and features a lantern skylight allowing for maximum light, in addition to a further set of French doors opening to outside, whilst the drawing room is ideal for relaxing, with handsome fireplace fitted with a log burner, and two sets of French doors, flooding the space with natural light.

Also on the ground floor is a useful utility room offering additional storage, a well-appointed family bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and a rainfall shower, and two double bedrooms of similar proportions. Accessible from both the inner hall and dining room is a study, fitted with bespoke cabinetry, which could also be utilised as a further bedroom if required. The principal bedroom suite is to the first floor, with dormer windows taking in the countryside views; with its own dressing room and en suite bathroom. There is also substantial eaves storage and loft space.

Local Authority: Babergh District Council
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage, which may or may not comply with current regulations. Further information is being sought.
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Council Tax: Band F
EPC Rating: D
Agent's note: Access to Cherry Tree Cottage is via a shared driveway, owned by the neighbouring property.

The cottage is set within delightful gardens, which are sheltered and enclosed by woodland to create a peaceful and secluded atmosphere. At the entrance, the gravel driveway provides plenty of parking space and access to the detached cart lodge, which has space for two vehicles. Additional outbuildings include the home gym and store, a shed and a garden cottage, which provides beautifully presented guest accommodation with a studio-style bedroom, sitting area and kitchenette, and shower room.

The gardens include pristine lawns and well-tended box hedging, beds with various shrubs and colourful flowering perennials, and areas of terracing and timber decking for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is also an ornamental garden with a central pond with planted olive trees, around which the gym and garden cottage are centred. The uninterrupted countryside views are beautiful, the property benefitting enormously from its borrowed landscape; the whole setting creating a truly spectacular, secluded environment.

Located at the confluence of the rivers Brett and Stour in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Higham is a picturesque village with a church, surrounded by miles of scenic walking, riding and cycling routes.

Nearby villages including Stratford St Mary, Dedham and East Bergholt offer independent shopping, churches, tea rooms, pubs, schools and sporting facilities, notably the Stoke-by-Nayland and Brett Vale golf clubs. More extensive amenities are available in the nearby towns of Hadleigh, Sudbury and Manningtree and in Colchester and Ipswich city centres. The area is well connected by road, with the A12 within easy reach, providing links towards the Suffolk Heritage Coast to the east, and London to the south-west.

Distances
Stratford St. Mary 1.9 miles
Dedham 3.3 miles
Hadleigh 4.5 miles

Nearby Stations
Manningtree
Colchester

Key Locations
Beth Chatto Gardens
Colchester Castle
Dedham Vale
Flatford Mill

Nearby Schools
Ipswich School
Royal Hospital School
Stratford St. Mary Primary School
Littlegarth School