The property Privately situated at the heart of the village conservation area, Littlegarth is a beautiful three-bedroom home with an abundance of charm and character. The house contains many period features including exposed timber beams and some exposed interior brick work.

Arranged around a central plan are two reception rooms, a kitchen with separate utility and cloakroom on the ground floor, and three light-filled bedrooms above. Stairs lead to a large attic with dormer windows overlooking the village roofscape, which has potential for conversion to additional living space if desired.

General Local Authority: Colchester Borough Council Services: Gas central heating. All other main services are connected. Council Tax: Band E Tenure: Freehold

Outside

A charming, sunny walled garden lies at the front of the house, well stocked with roses and shrubs. A gate from the High Street leads to the gravelled parking area and separate building housing the garage and store room with additional stores and gardener’s WC opposite. Above is a light-filled artist’s studio, the original home of Littlegarth School (now located at Nayland). The garage/studio building has potential with the relevant consents for conversion to ancillary accommodation, or for a variety of other uses including a home office, home gym, art and design studio, etc.

Situation

Littlegarth occupies a central yet secluded position in Dedham High Street, a few steps from the historic village centre with its amenities. Walks into Constable country can start at the front door.

Often cited as one of the most beautiful villages in England, Dedham benefits from a range of local shops and dining pubs along with a fine parish church and a Church of England primary school rated as outstanding.

The village lies within Dedham Vale, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, made famous by the artist John Constable who was born in the neighbouring village of East Bergholt and painted among other local scenes the nearby Flatford Mill and Dedham Lock.

Dedham is well located for access to the A12 for onward travel to London. Manningtree railway station with its direct service to London Liverpool Street (fastest trains just under an hour) is a few minutes away via a scenic country lane; Colchester station is also nearby. Ipswich and Colchester, respectively 11 and 8 miles from Dedham, provide a range of further amenities as well as many highly regarded educational facilities including Ipswich School, the Royal Hospital School, Colchester Grammar School, Holmwood House, Orwell Park at Nacton, and Littlegarth at Nayland.

In Dedham High Street, Manningtree station 4.1 miles, Colchester station 7.4 miles, Ipswich 11.8 miles, London 70 miles

Directions

From the A12 junction 30, take the exit for Dedham onto the B1029 and follow the Dedham Road for one mile. On passing the Marlborough pub at a T junction turn right onto Dedham High Street. Continue through the village leaving the church on your left and after about 200 yards the property can be found on your right hand side.