Set in the heart of the village of Nayland, 6 Birch Street is a delightful Grade II* listed cottage, with a wealth of period features.

The ground floor comprises the entrance hall which provides immediate access to the spacious dining room with beautiful exposed beams, and brick flooring, as well as a fitted log burner. Further in is the kitchen, with a part-vaulted ceiling and views over the garden.

The entrance hall also leads to a long, open sitting room with ample space for the family to gather as well as to entertain. Features include a beautiful log burner, large windows offering a generous amount of natural light and a set of French doors opening to the rear terrace and garden.

To the first floor is the generous principal bedroom with views over the garden. Further on this floor are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom with a free-standing bath and separate shower.

Local Authority: Babergh District Council Services: Electric heating, mains water, electricity and drainage. Bottled gas for cooker. Council Tax: Band D Tenure: Freehold

Outside

To the rear of the property the garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a wonderful, sunken patio, perfect for al fresco dining. A gravelled path leads to the office studio which is located towards the rear of the garden, the perfect space for the homeworker or ideal for use as a gym.

Situation

Positioned close to the centre of the popular village of Nayland, 6 Birch Street is located within the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and enjoys unspoilt natural spaces on its doorstep. With the River Stour running through the village also offers attractive leisure options. Nayland further benefits from a village shop, butcher, post office, a doctors surgery, dentist and a riverside pub. Local schooling includes Littlegarth school, Nayland School and Holmwood House. Colchester also provides a wide variety of schooling options, including the independent Colchester Prep, Colchester High School, Oxford House School and St Mary's School for Girls. Colchester in addition offers further shopping, dining and leisure options, while its mainline station provides direct links to central London in under an hour.

Sudbury 6.4 miles, Boxtead 3 miles, Colchester station 7.6 miles (51 minutes to London Liverpool Street), Ipswich 17.2 miles, Dedham 7.3 miles

Directions

On the A12 going north, take the exit towards Dedham/ Stratford St Mary. At the junction turn left and turn immediately right onto School Lane. Follow this road for approximately 1 mile, and at the T junction turn left onto B1068 follow this road for 3.1 miles and turn left onto Church Street. Continue for another 1.6 miles and the property can be found on your right hand side.