Baytree Cottages, Crown Street, Dedham, Colchester, CO7

Occupying a delightful position on historic Crown Street, in the heart of sought-after Dedham, this charming Grade II listed terraced cottage offers an appealing combination of period character, comfortable accommodation and a wonderfully established rear garden. Arranged over two floors, the property enjoys an attractive traditional frontage and is within easy reach of the village’s many amenities and the beautiful surrounding Dedham Vale.

To the front, the cottage presents an attractive and colourful façade to Crown Street, with a traditional entrance door and multi-pane windows complementing its period character. A small enclosed front garden, bounded by timber picket fencing, provides a pleasant degree of separation from the street.
The cottage is entered directly into a charming sitting room, a characterful and welcoming space with a window to the front elevation. Particularly attractive features include an exposed brick fireplace and sections of exposed timber framing, which provide an immediate reminder of the property’s historic origins. A staircase rises to the first floor, while an opening leads through to the kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of painted cupboards and drawers beneath timber work surfaces, incorporating a sink and space for freestanding appliances. Exposed timbers continue the period character, and the kitchen opens directly into the adjoining dining area, creating a sociable and practical arrangement. The dining area enjoys plenty of natural light, with a window to the side and glazed double doors opening directly onto the rear garden, providing an attractive outlook and an easy connection with the outside space.
From the sitting room, a small inner lobby provides access to useful built-in storage and the ground-floor bathroom.
On the first floor, the main bedroom is a charming room displaying further evidence of the cottage’s period origins, with exposed timbers, with a window providing natural light and a range of fitted wardrobes.
The second bedroom is presently arranged as a study/home office and offers excellent flexibility, equally suited to use as an occasional bedroom.
To the rear is an established cottage-style garden, accessed directly from the dining area. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden is framed by well-stocked beds and borders. A paved terrace towards the far end provides space for outdoor seating and entertaining.
Beyond the rear boundary lies an established meadow forming part of the historic green setting between Crown Street, Southfields and The Drift, providing a delightful open backdrop to the cottage.