Summary - 74 74 Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 CO7 6HN
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Classic country home with expansive rural views and garden privacy.
Panoramic Dedham Vale views from gallery and balcony
About 0.4 acre plot with sheltered orchard and private gardens
Gallery by Raymond Erith floods interior with natural light
Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, approx. 1,765 sq ft of space
Outbuilding/stable and wood store with electricity; conversion potential
Off-street parking via gravel drive; direct garden access from kitchen
Oil-fired boiler and radiators; energy upgrades likely needed
Solid brick walls (assumed uninsulated) and high council tax noted
Set just moments from Dedham’s High Street, this unlisted Georgian house sits on about 0.4 acres (STS) with sweeping views across the Dedham Vale. A long gallery—an Erith-designed mid‑20th century addition—frames the panorama and leads to a west-facing balcony perfect for evening sunsets and peaceful countryside living. The home offers flexible family accommodation across three levels, totalling approximately 1,765 sq ft.
Interior character is strong: exposed timbers, original brick fireplaces and part‑vaulted ceilings appear throughout. The property includes two reception rooms, a sunlit gallery, a snug with a wood-burning stove (installed October 2024) and a kitchen with direct garden access. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms give scope for family life, guest space or work-from-home arrangements, with useful storage in a utility and walk-in pantry.
Outside, mature gardens, a sheltered orchard area and a gravel drive with off-street parking amplify the feeling of space and privacy so close to the village. An outbuilding/stable and wood store (both with electricity) add practical value and potential for conversion subject to consent. The setting and size of the plot make this an attractive option for buyers seeking countryside character and scope to adapt the house to modern needs.
Important practical points: the property is heated by an oil boiler with radiators and has solid brick walls (assumed uninsulated), which may require energy-focused upgrades. Council tax is noted as expensive. Buyers should allow for maintenance and potential refurbishment to modernise services and insulation while retaining the house’s historic charm.
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