Brook Street, Dedham

INTRODUCTION Raymond Erith designed three bedroom semi detached property situated on Brook Street in the wonderful village of Dedham. The property offers extensive ground floor accommodation including Drawing Room, Kitchen Breakfast Room, Conservatory and Utility Room. Ample parking space and a 100ft rear garden facing due West complete this highly desirable property.

INFORMATION completed in 1972 of brick cavity construction under a tiled roof and designed particularly to take inspiration from and compliment the architecture of the village of Dedham. No.2 Frog Meadow and contemporary properties to both sides show the very best comparatively modern interpretation of a period village street scene and organic growth of a settlement. The bulk of the properties windows were replaced in 2019 for modern wooden framed double glazed units, front door has also been replaced, integral garage conversion to provide the utility room and shower room. Heating is via a gas boiler to radiators throughout.

DIRECTIONS from the A12 heading South take the Stratford St Mary junction onto the B1029 towards the village, continue over The River Stour and turn left in the centre of the village onto the High Street, the road turns to the left becoming Brook Street and the property can be found on the right hand side after a few hundred yards.

DEDHAM The property is situated within close proximity of the village of Dedham with its Georgian High Street and outstanding parish Church. Dedham provides an excellent range of shopping facilities, village school. Access to Colchester main line station is some 15 minutes by car or Manningtree which is no more than 10 minutes. Independent schools in Colchester or Ipswich. Being situated in the heart of the Dedham Vale there are many delightful walks from the village into the surrounding countryside, which is an Area of Outstanding natural Beauty. A12 links to the M25 and A14 and the regional airport of Stanstead in approximately 60 minutes by car.

SERVICES mains water, gas, drainage and electric are connected to the property. Dedham Parish Council, Colchester Borough Council Planning department: 01206282424, planning.services@colchester.gov.uk. Council Tax 01206282300 council.tax@colchester.gov.uk

AGENTS NOTE As vendor's agents we are unable to give any guarantee as to the condition of any appliance included (where mentioned) in the property. The photographs are provided to show the internal and external appearance of the building and in no way should a buyer assume that any contents are to be included either inside or out.

THE ACCOMMODATION over two floors, on the first floor:

BEDROOM ONE 13'08 x 12'03 dual aspect principal bedroom with sliding sash windows to the front (East) and rear (West). Extensive built in wardrobes, storage and dressing table.

FAMILY BATHROOM 8'06 x 5'06 window to the front (East), double shower to the rear with tiled walls and curved glazed cubicle, built in corner vanity unit with circular ceramic wash basin, w/c and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO 13'08 x 10'11 window to the front (East) generous double bedroom with built in wardrobe to the side and a doorway into:

BEDROOM THREE 21'02 x 7'09 (reducing head height to max 6'6) velux roof lights to the side (South), currently configured as office space with built in desk and shelving to the gable end. The room could happily be utilised as a third bedroom/nursery.

LANDING 7'10 x 6'09 (incl stairwell) window to the rear (West) taking in views over the garden, loft access, parquet flooring and stairs returning and curving through 180 degrees to the:

GROUND FLOOR entrance via secure recently fitted part opaque glazed door into the:

HALLWAY 8'03 x 6'09 stairs from the first floor, parquet flooring and doors to:

CLOAKROOM single glazed window to the rear, under stair with an intriguing curved ceiling following the curvature of the stairway, w/c, hand basin and tiled surround. Coat hanging space.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 13'09 x 12'03 a beautifully fitted country kitchen with dual aspect windows to the front and rear flooding the space with light. Range of wall and base units to four sides proving ample storage and space for the built in SMEG eye level single oven, dishwasher and EVERHOT aga style electric range. Ample work surfaces with sink and drainer inset under the rear window. Two generous larder cupboards provide excellent further storage. Wood effect flooring and door to the:

REAR HALL 4'10 x 4'05 part glazed back door from the rear terrace, large storage cupboard, flagstone flooring and open into the:

UTILITY ROOM 9'03 x 4'09 window to the rear, modern fitted units to three sides giving extensive storage space, worktop with inset sink and drainer with tiled splash back, corner storage, loft access, space for washing machine and doorway to the:

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM 9'03 x 7'11 opaque window to the side, tiled floor and fully tiled walls to ceiling height. Inset bath to the side, vanity unit with inset sink, heated towel rail, generous corner shower with dual heads one rainfall, further vanity unit contains the concealed cistern for the w/c. Recessed ceiling lights and extractor fan.

DINING ROOM 13'08 x 10'10 sliding sash window to the front garden, doorway through to the:

DRAWING ROOM 21'04 x 13'07 a delightful light and bright room with sliding sash windows and part glazed door to the side taking in a Southerly aspect, window to the rear and glazed door to the conservatory. Feature fireplace with inset multi fuel burner and marble mantle. 8'05 ft ceiling.

CONSERVATORY 13'0 x 12'08 modern construction over a brick and block plinth with power and light connected. Glazed to two sides with double doors to the rear garden, opening roof window vents, tiled floor. Hand painted mural to the side wall, a delightful space taking in views over the garden.

OUTSIDE given the excellent position within the village of Dedham the properties extensive gardens and a particular highlight.

THE FRONT GARDEN is accessed over a shared driveway crossing the flowing brook via bridge. The front garden is gravelled and given great privacy from the road by a mature hedge, steps down to the brook, extensive mature plants and overhanging trees provide shaded areas. There is ample opportunity to provide for an additional two parking spaces at the front of the property.

THE REAR GARDEN from the back of the house is initially laid to terrace taking in both South and West facing aspects, gated access to the parking area and views to the village Church. The garden flows into an area of lawn with mature me very well maintained flower beds to either side and a block pave pathway to the back of the:

SINGLE GARAGE 16'05 x 8'09 brick built under a pan tile roof with personal door to the side, window to the rear and wooden double doors to the front, a highly useful space. Power and light connected.

THE FOOT OF THE GARDEN steps down from the lawned area and garage lead to this practical area of the garden. Raised beds provide ample opportunities for vegetable growing, greenhouse with opening windows to vent and a modern power supply to lights and sockets. The very end of the garden has more extensive beds with mature planted shrubs a small flowering plants. Wooden shed stands on a raised concrete base to the side.

GARDEN GATE at the very bottom of the garden a secure wooden gate gives access via a sunken walkway to the playing fields.

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