Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7

Delightful house within stunning landscaped garden

Description

Set back from the road and positioned within beautifully curated gardens, Rosemary has been a much loved family home for the past 55 years. Built in 1926, the property is constructed of red brick under a plain tile roof. Internally Rosemary offers high ceilings, large windows and well-proportioned rooms. Period features include fireplaces, along with original servant bells, which remain in working order today.

A shingle driveway leads to the front door, opening into a welcoming entrance hall. From here, there is access to both the dining room and sitting room, each benefiting from a dual aspect and enjoying lovely views over the surrounding gardens. The sitting room is particularly elegant, featuring linenfold wood panelling and French doors that open into a sun room, which has glazed sliding doors leading outside. To the rear of the property is a bright breakfast room with a large window allowing in plenty of natural light, alongside the kitchen, cloakroom and pantry. The ground floor is completed by a bedroom and a shower room. Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first floor, where there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. All bedrooms enjoy beautiful views over the gardens and include built-in wardrobes.

The gardens are a particularly special feature of Rosemary, having been featured in “Gardeners’ World” and the National Gardens Scheme. They offer a high degree of privacy and are predominantly laid to lawn, with pathways that meander throughout the grounds. Architectural steel structures support an array of roses and planting, in a cottage garden style, while a selection of mature trees including magnolia, beech, mulberry and apple blossom enhance the garden’s character and charm.

Location

Rosemary is situated within the Southern edge of 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 and 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.

Square Footage: 2,109 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Private water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.