Guide price

£400,000

(£369/sq. ft)

3 bed semi-detached house for sale
Stoke By Nayland, Colchester, Suffolk CO6

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 2 receptions

    • 1,085 sq. ft

Just added
Freehold
Added on 07/07/2026

About this property

  • Quintessential English country cottage

  • Sitting room with brick fireplace and inset wood burning stove

  • Study/inner hall

  • Open plan kitchen/dining room

  • 3 first-floor bedrooms

  • First-floor shower room

  • Diverse, tiered gardens

  • Several external stores and outbuildings

  • Off-road parking for two vehicles

  • Walking distance to village amenities

**** guide price £400,000 - £425,000 ****

A picturesque Grade II listed semi-detached thatched cottage, enjoying an elevated position within the ever-popular Scotland Street, in the highly regarded village of Stoke by Nayland. Set within the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming “chocolate box” home is of considerable aesthetic appeal and has been thoughtfully improved during the current ownership.

*** guide price £400,000 - £425,000 ***

The ground floor accommodation comprises two reception rooms, providing flexible living and dining space, together with a kitchen/breakfast room forming part of a single-storey rear extension. This room is of particular note, enjoying views over the side gardens and providing a bright and attractive everyday living space. To the first floor are three bedrooms, complemented by a shower room.

Externally, the property benefits from private off-street parking for two vehicles, a particularly desirable feature for a period cottage in this village setting. The gardens are arranged over tiers and provide a charming outdoor environment, while the elevated position allows for breath-taking views across the surrounding valley.

The ground floor accommodation comprises two reception rooms, providing flexible living and dining space, together with a kitchen/breakfast room forming part of a single-storey rear extension. This room is of particular note, enjoying views over the side gardens and providing a bright and attractive everyday living space. To the first floor are three bedrooms, complemented by a shower room.

Externally, the property benefits from private off-street parking for two vehicles, a particularly desirable feature for a period cottage in this village setting. The gardens are arranged over tiers and provide a charming outdoor environment, while the elevated position allows for breath-taking views across the surrounding valley.

Stoke by Nayland is one of the area's most sought-after villages, well known for its attractive period architecture, strong sense of community and beautiful surrounding countryside. The property is within walking distance of the village's two public houses/restaurants, post office and village stores, while extensive countryside walks can be enjoyed directly from the village within the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The property's principal appeal lies in its rare combination of period charm, practical improvements, private parking and exceptional setting. With its thatched roofline, elevated position, valley views and access to village amenities, 1 Lilac Cottage offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking a characterful home in one of Suffolk's most desirable village locations.

Tenure: Freehold

services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Electric heating. Note: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

EPC rating: Tbc

WHAT3WORDS: Taller.grape.views

local authority: Babergh District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX . Band: C

viewing: Strictly by prior appointment only through David Burr.

Notice: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. The measurements, description, distances, journey times etc. Are provided as a guide only and should not be relied upon as entirely correct.
No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.

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