3 bed detached house for sale

Brook Street, Dedham, Colchester, Essex CO7

Rare opportunity one original owner period sized cottage in heart of Dedham.

Description
Pixie Cottage (size as the name implies) is a cozy and inviting home. Offered with no chain, cash buyers only. It was built for a lady owner in 1953 in the picturesque village of Dedham, where she resided until her passing in 2023. 70 years of original architecture, interior, lavish garden and grounds.

The gardens hosted many charitable events during a 30 year period. For this selfless work the owner received an mbe in 2001 from Prince now King Charles in person! Secluded mature gardens are surrounded by 6 foot hedging the cottage enjoys far reaching views unobstructed across the Dedham Vale landscape, as well as a view of St Mary's Church built in 1492.

Directly opposite from Pixie Cottage are kept grounds to watch cricket, play tennis or exercise your dog. Just a 5 minute walk to River Stour for row boating, paddle boarding or a gentle stroll across fields and woodlands. Famous English painter John Constable (1776–1837) used these same views for his paintings of landscapes. Just a 3 minute walk from Pixie Cottage to Royal Square and Dedham High Street with pubs, tearooms and stores.

Pixie Cottage benefits from a private wrought iron gated entrance leading into a spacious gravelled driveway with ample room for parking multiple vehicles. Also a detached garage with a built in coal and wood bunker on the side, plus garden shed to the rear.

The sitting room is an elegant space with period features plus a fireplace for cozy evenings, while the adjoining dining room looks out into the front garden this room also has a fireplace. The kitchen is traditionally styled with a walk in larder and a pleasant outlook across the gardens. A practical and inviting space with scope to reconfigure if desired (Subject to necessary constraints).

Upstairs the first floor landing windows provide abundant natural light with a spectacular view. The principal bedroom is generous in space and has (3) wall closets, plus a fireplace and a large window also allows morning light to flood in! Bedroom (2) is also spacious comprising two wall closets plus a floor cupboard. Room (3) could be an office or a small child’s bedroom. The windows provide a vista of blue sky and farmland (for 2 miles as the crow flies). The small bathroom has a bath, sink, toilet and airing closet with same two mile view.

Beyond the boundary the Dedham Vale stretches in every direction, a peaceful timeless setting!

Tired, want to disconnect from the world?
Pixie Cottage presents a first time opportunity for a discerning buyer to acquire a much loved cottage in one of the region’s most sought after villages. Vast potential to adapt or extend if desired all within walking distance of the centre of 13th century Dedham.

Location
Pixie Cottage is positioned in the heart of the "Constable Country" Dedham. The village of Dedham is exceptional with many period buildings and good local shopping facilities. There are a wide range of schools easily accessible in both the private and state sectors. Dedham is positioned midway between Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, and Colchester which is reputed to be the oldest recorded town in England. There is ready access to the A12 and the commuter can take advantage of train services to London's Liverpool Street Station from either Manningtree or Colchester Stations.

Square Footage: 1,265 sq ft





Additional Info
Services: Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas.