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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CO9 3DU
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About
Tucked away in a small Cul De Sac of exclusive detached houses in the heart of the picturesque and historic village of Castle Hedingham, this exceptional detached family residence offers an enviable blend of expansive space, privacy, and outstanding versatility.
Benefiting from a generous, unoverlooked rear garden and a completely self-contained annexe, the home is uniquely tailored to suit multi-generational living or to generate impressive rental income as a holiday let, perfectly positioned to host guests attending weddings and events at nearby Hedingham Castle.
Stepping into the main home, a welcoming central hallway sets a tone of light and flow, connecting the versatile ground-floor reception spaces.
The heart of the everyday living area centers around a vast, light-filled lounge designed for comfortable family gatherings, which sits alongside a formal dining room perfect for hosting.
Adjacent to the dining space, the fitted kitchen is complemented by a separate utility room to keep daily admin and laundry tucked away.
A private ground-floor study offers the ideal sanctuary for working from home, while a generous ground-floor bedroom with its own private en-suite shower room provides accessible accommodation for guests or family members.
Upstairs, the impressive proportions continue across a thoughtfully designed landing. The spacious principal bedroom serves as a true retreat, complete with its own private en-suite shower room.
A secondary double bedroom also enjoys the luxury of a private en-suite, while three further well-proportioned bedrooms are served by a central family bathroom-offering ample space for growing families, guest rooms, or dedicated dressing areas.
Adding incredible value to the estate is the self-contained annexe.
Featuring its own open-plan living and kitchen area alongside a dedicated bedroom and shower room, this standalone unit provides complete independence for older children or extended family, while offering lucrative potential for short-term holiday lettings.
Outdoors, the generous rear garden remains unoverlooked, creating a serene environment for alfresco dining and peaceful outdoor relaxation.
To the fron the property offers a driveway which can fit upto 8 vehicles.
Surrounded by Castle Hedingham’s iconic historic charm, traditional tearooms, and country pubs, the property combines idyllic village living with practical convenience, offering easy access to surrounding market towns, local amenities, and direct rail connections into London.
Castle Hedingham is renowned for its historic charm, excellent local amenities, and reputable schools.
The village offers easy access to Halstead, Sudbury, and Braintree, with mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street available from nearby towns.
Sales Disclaimer These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor.
However any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them.
Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale.
Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase.
Value & comps
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