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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CO6 4JD
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About
SITUATION Nayland is a thriving and picturesque village, well known for its timber-framed architecture and strong community atmosphere.
The village benefits from a range of everyday amenities including a post office, convenience store, medical practice, and a well-regarded primary school, all within walking distance.
For leisure, residents can enjoy two welcoming pubs, scenic riverside walks, and a host of local clubs and societies that contribute to a vibrant community spirit.
The location is ideal for both commuting and countryside living.
Situated within Dedham Vale, made famous by Constable's paintings, the surrounding landscape offers unrivalled opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits.
Colchester lies approximately six miles away, providing a wide selection of shops, schools, and cultural attractions, as well as a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street in under an hour.
Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich are also easily accessible, making Nayland a highly desirable setting for those seeking a balance of rural charm and modern connectivity.
DESCRIPTION York Cottage is a delightful three-bedroom detached Victorian home, unlisted and full of period charm, set in an attractive position just a short walk from the centre of the sought-after village of Nayland.
Positioned on the Suffolk-Essex border within the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property offers a harmonious blend of character features and modern convenience.
Arranged across two floors, the accommodation is generously proportioned and thoughtfully designed for comfortable living.
The ground floor opens from an inviting entrance hall into a shaker-style fitted kitchen with Bosch appliances and a practical pantry.
The welcoming sitting room, featuring casement windows and a dual-sided brick fireplace, connects seamlessly to the dining room with pine doors and a study recess.
A bright conservatory, added under the current ownership, provides a charming garden outlook. A utility room with cloakroom facilities completes the downstairs accommodation.
Upstairs, there are three spacious bedrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite shower facilities, complemented by a high-specification family shower room.
Outside, the home is enhanced by established low-maintenance gardens, allocated parking with gated access from the rear, and vehicle access onto Stoke Road.
IMPORTANT AGENTS NOTE: The measurements, description, distances, journey times etc. are provided as a guide only and should not be relied upon as entirely correct.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX ). BAND: E. SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Oil fired heating.
NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES (SOURCE OFCOM): Broadband: Yes, Superfast - Speed: up to 75 mbps download, up to 18 mbps upload Phone signal: Yes - Provider: Likely, EE NOTE: David Burr make no guarantees or representations as to the existence or quality of any services supplied by third parties.
Speeds and services may vary and any information pertaining to such is indicative only and may be subject to change.
Purchasers should satisfy themselves on any matters relating to internet or phone services by visiting EPC RATING: E. A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request.
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR LEAVENHEATH.
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