Detached house for sale in Higham, Stoke By Nayland, Colchester, Suffolk CO6

Beautifully presented 17th century farmhouse set amongst the stunning countryside of the Stour Valley complete with a Granary barn annexe.

Description
Enjoying a rural setting, surrounded by arable farmland in the heart of ‘Constable Country’, A Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wasses Farm is a handsome and elegantly presented Grade II Listed farmhouse, understood to date from Tudor times with 18th century external features, offering light, well laid out and beautifully appointed accommodation. From an enclosed courtyard garden, the front door opens to a reception hall with a utility/ boot room and double doors to an elegant drawing room.

To the right of the hall, double doors open to an atmospheric sitting room and study, leading to a well-proportioned dining room with exposed timbers, open fireplace and bay window. To the left is an impressive, triple aspect fully fitted bespoke kitchen, with adjoining breakfast room, which has been added by the present vendors, with French doors and a stable door to the rear garden.

On the first floor are four double bedrooms, a stunning luxury en suite bath/shower room, together with three further bath/shower rooms and numerous fitted cupboards and wardrobes. The property benefits from an oil-fired central heating system and a modern security system. Standing adjacent to the
kitchen the middle barn annexe includes a multi-purpose function room/sitting room with a guest bedroom and en suite shower room beyond.

Outside
A secure garden bordered partly by a mellow red brick walling and mature hedgerow, lies to the rear and abuts the surrounding farmland. There are a variety of fruit trees and discretely tucked away to one corner is an above ground heated pool with surrounding decking. There is a shed, whilst to the front, beyond the aforementioned courtyard garden, is an open fronted cart lodge and parking. In all about 0.4 of an acre.

The Granary
Situated beyond the farmhouse, the 18th Century former granary barn, with its distinctive Dorma windows, has been converted to an independent two bedroom annexe, with a contemporary design and modern amenities. There is a fitted kitchen and dining area, with open stud work through to an attractive sitting room. There is parking and a courtyard garden to the rear.

Presently used for holiday lets and marketed via Idyllic Suffolk, the vendors report that the rental income (net of agency commissions) is around £28,000 per annum. Further information can be found at:-

Agents Note: Additional land/buildings could be available via separate negation.

Location
Wasses Farm is set in the heart of Constable Country, within the picturesque countryside of the Stour Valley, a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within walking distance of the river itself. The historic village of Higham, with its point to point racecourse, is just ½ a mile, whilst the renowned village of Stoke by Nayland, with its range of local facilities, including well reputed pubs and restaurants, together with its golf course and leisure centre, is 2½ miles to the west.

The A12 is accessible beyond neighbouring Stratford St Mary (1½ miles) and provides a direct link to London’s M25 as well as Stansted Airport (via the A120). There are regular main line rail services from both Colchester (9 miles) and Manningtree (7 miles) to The City in 55 and 60 minutes respectively.
Educationally there is a wide choice of top performing schools, in both sectors, catering for all age groups. The bus route for Woodbridge School, Ipswich High and Ipswich School is at the end of the drive. A network of footpaths gives access to the surrounding countryside, and the nearby East Coast estuaries provide a variety of water sport opportunities.

Square Footage: 4,563 sq ft

Acreage:
1 Acres

Directions
From the centre of the village of Higham proceed down the hill and over the river heading towards Stoke by Nayland. Wasses Farm will be found on the left hand side.

Additional Info
Services
Mains electricity is connected to the property. Main water supply via the Tendring Hall Estate. Private drainage system.

Distances
Higham village – ½ mile, Stoke-by-Nayland village – 2½ miles, Hadleigh – 5 miles, Colchester – 9 miles (London Liverpool Street, Station 55 mins), Ipswich – 12 miles (All mileages and distances are approximate)