8-bedroom house · CO6 4SP
For saleListed 208 days
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The house presents a classic silhouette of grey brick elevations under a slate roof, with its south-facing façade famously draped in mature wisteria.
Internally, the home is a masterclass in Georgian proportion, featuring soaring ceilings, refined architraves, and original sash windows with working shutters.
Reception Spaces: From the York stone terrace, a grand entrance hall—complete with a discreet walk-in drinks cupboard—leads to a series of elegant rooms.
These include a sophisticated sitting room with a Jetmaster fireplace, a charming morning room with oak flooring and decorative cornicing, and a formal dining room featuring traditional window seats.
The Drawing Room: A highlight of the 2000 extension, this magnificent, light-drenched room features stripped pine flooring and sash windows that open directly onto the verdant gardens.
The Culinary Heart: The western wing is dedicated to a high-specification kitchen, anchored by a four-oven electric Aga and a central island.
Practicality is prioritized with a walk-in larder, a secondary study, and a comprehensive utility/boot room complex perfect for country life.
Bedrooms & Accommodation The first floor is an expansive sanctuary of eight bedrooms. The principal suite offers an open-plan dressing area and a lavish en-suite bathroom.
Two additional guest suites feature private bathrooms, while the five remaining well-proportioned bedrooms are served by three further bathrooms, ensuring ample space for family and guests alike.
Grounds & Equestrian Facilities Set within meticulously landscaped gardens, the exterior of Thorington House is designed for both leisure and equestrian pursuits.
Leisure & Gardens: A heated, tiled swimming pool is framed by wide stone paving and two bespoke pool houses—one housing a self-contained kitchen and the other a changing/dining suite.
Beyond the all-weather tennis court lies an "enchanted" walled garden, home to an orchard of plum, pear, apricot, and greengage trees.
Equestrian Excellence: A dedicated concrete yard serves a comprehensive stable block comprising five loose boxes, tack room, and hay store.
A full-size manège with a professional sand and rubber surface is accessed via a separate private driveway.
A Rare Location: The Dedham Vale Situated in the heart of the protected Dedham Vale—the landscape that inspired Constable and Gainsborough—Thorington House offers a lifestyle of unparalleled tranquillity.
Notably, the surrounding hamlet of Thorington Street holds the distinction of being the first International DarkSky Community in England.
This prestigious designation guarantees exceptionally low light pollution, offering residents a front-row seat to the cosmos and a level of rural peace that is increasingly rare in the modern world.
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