Summary - 74 74 Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 CO7 6HN
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Four-bedroom village home with expansive countryside outlook and substantial gardens.
- Period Georgian house with panoramic Dedham Vale views
- Approximately 1,765 sq ft; flexible family accommodation
- Gallery by Raymond Erith; balcony with west-facing sunsets
- Plot c.0.4 acres (STS) with orchard, stables and wood store
- Off-street gravel parking; electricity to outbuildings
- Solid brick walls (no known insulation) may need upgrading
- Oil-fired boiler and radiators; running costs likely higher
- Council tax band described as expensive; glazing age unknown
Set on about 0.4 acres (STS) just 150ft from Dedham High Street, this unlisted Georgian house delivers rare Dedham Vale panoramas and timeless character. A light-filled gallery by Raymond Erith runs the length of the house, framing sweeping countryside views and opening to a west-facing balcony for evening sunsets.
The house offers flexible family accommodation across three levels: two reception rooms, a sunlit gallery, kitchen with garden porch, snug, utility and pantry, plus four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Recent practical upgrades include a wood-burning stove (installed Oct 2024) and electricity to the outbuildings; the stable/wood store could suit hobby use or, subject to consents, conversion.
Buyers should note the property’s traditional construction: solid brick walls with assumed no insulation, oil-fired central heating, double glazing of unknown age, and an estate-sized council tax band described as expensive. These factors mean there will be running and potential upgrade costs, including possible insulation and heating improvements.
This is a home for someone seeking a characterful country base with immediate village access, large private grounds and strong scope for sympathetic updating. Its location, outlook and flexible layout will particularly appeal to families wanting village life and countryside views, or buyers looking for a period property with renovation potential.
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