Oak Cottage, Slough Road, Brantham, CO11 1NS

Set within a highly sought-after village location and backing onto open farmland, this bespoke four-bedroom detached family home offers an excellent blend of countryside charm and modern-day practicality.

Built around twenty years ago to an individual design, the property provides spacious and well-proportioned accommodation ideally suited to family life.

The house is approached via a generous driveway providing ample off-road parking, alongside an integral double garage.

The accommodation begins with an inviting entrance hall, leading to a well-considered ground floor layout.

There is a useful study, ideal for home working, together with a cloakroom for added convenience.

The kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, fitted with a range of units complemented by a central island with solid wood worksurface, gas hob and double oven, creating a sociable and practical space for day-to-day living.

The sitting room is a welcoming space with French doors opening onto the garden and a gas fire providing a focal point, while the conservatory enjoys lovely views over the rear garden.

A separate dining room offers an ideal setting for both formal entertaining and family meals.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys a lovely outlook over the rear garden and adjoining farmland, with the added benefit of a balcony and an en-suite shower room.

There are two further double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a family bathroom serving the remaining accommodation.

Outside, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a decked seating area and two storage sheds, providing an excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining whilst enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an individual family home in a desirable village setting, offering spacious accommodation, attractive outlooks and a wonderful balance of rural appeal and modern comfort.

Location: Brantham is a large village in the Stour Valley with the river Stour forming one of its boundaries and it is surrounded by picturesque countryside including the villages of Stutton, Tattingstone, East Bergholt and Flatford (famous for inspiring many paintings of John Constable and known as Constable Country).

The village is ideally situated halfway between Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, and historic Colchester, Essex.

Their shops, facilities, bars, restaurants and nightlife are easily accessed by public transport as well as by car.

Manningtree, reputedly the smallest market town in England, lies across the River Stour and its railway provides fast links to London, Norwich, the ports of Harwich and Felixstowe, and the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine Coast.

Brantham has many amenities including, churches, pubs, Pizza restaurant, a Co-op, a cafe, a vet, three play areas, a preschool and primary school.

Agents Notes: Tenure - Freehold Council tax - Band F Services - Electric/Gas/Mains drainage/Water Heating - Radiators via Gas Mobile - Vodafone/O2 & EE are likely Broadband - Ultrafast is available