£850,000

(£366/sq. ft)

5 bed detached house for sale
Stratford St Mary, Colchester CO7

    • 5 beds

    • 3 baths

    • 3 receptions

    • 2,324 sq. ft

Just added
Freehold
Added on 02/07/2026

About this property

  • An exclusive gated development of only eight properties

  • Private driveway for multiple vehicles

  • Generous five bedroom, detached property

  • Situated in the Dedham Vale National Landscape

  • Social kitchen/dining room overlooking the rear garden

  • Master bedroom benefitting from en-suite

  • Unoverlooked 0.27 acre plot with south facing gardens

  • Positioned within walking distance of The Swan restaurant/pub

  • Approximately five miles to Manningtree mainline train station

  • Accommodation totally 2324sqft, including three reception rooms

The property
The property offers substantial and exceptionally versatile family accommodation arranged over two floors, extending to approximately 2324ft and arranged in a practical layout well suited to modern family living.

At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen and dining room, providing an excellent open-plan space. The kitchen is complemented by a separate utility room, offering additional storage and laundry facilities.

The reception accommodation is particularly well balanced, comprising a generous sitting room with bay window, together with a separate family room/study. A welcoming entrance hall and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor is arranged around a central landing and provides five well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal and second bedroom benefit from en suite facilities and fitted storage, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

Grounds & outbuildings
The property is complemented by a substantial detached outbuilding currently arranged as a garage and gym, offering excellent ancillary accommodation with potential for a variety of uses including fitness, hobbies, workshop space or additional storage.

The south-facing gardens are beautifully maintained having various areas such as a vegetable garden and patio section.

Location
2 Swan Meadow is ideally positioned within a designated National Landscape (aonb) in the picturesque village of Stratford St. Mary, at the heart of Constable Country.

Stratford St. Mary has some of the best walks in Constable Country and offers a range of amenities including a village shop, post office, primary school and two public houses. Newly renovated and ever popular, The Swan is a stone’s throw from the property whilst the The Anchor is slightly further north.

Colchester is approximately seven miles distant, while Manningtree mainline station (just over five miles away) provides direct services to London Liverpool Street with journey times of around 60 minutes.

Directions
Postcode: CO7 6JQ

What3Words location: ///swooned.poodle.peanut

points to note
The property is connected to mains water, electric, gas and sewerage.

New water softener recently installed.

EPC assessed and awaiting results.

The property is one of eight houses which share the ownership and management of the Swan Meadow private drive where each house pays £40.00 pcm towards maintenance.

Registered in Council Tax Band G with Babergh District Council and payments of £383.00 pcm.

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