Summary - BIRCHWOOD COTTAGE, MALTING FARM LANE CO7 7QG
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious family home on a large, secluded plot with strong enhancement potential.
About 1.25 acre mature, very private plot
Set on about 1.25 acres in a peaceful country lane near the Essex/Suffolk border, this extended detached home offers substantial outdoor amenity and privacy. The house provides generous family accommodation including a principal bedroom with en-suite, three further good-sized bedrooms, plus a flexible study that could serve as a fifth bedroom. Dual reception rooms, a snug, and an open kitchen/living area leading to a large conservatory create versatile living spaces for everyday family life and entertaining.
Practical features include a double‑length garage, ample off‑street parking, oil‑fired central heating, triple glazing and good broadband and mobile signal. The private drainage arrangement and Calor gas hob cylinders are noted, and the plot includes several outbuildings and storage sheds ideal for gardening or hobby use. The plot’s size and screening offer strong potential for landscaping, ancillary buildings or other enhancements subject to planning consent.
Buyers should be aware of some important considerations: the property uses oil for primary heating, has a private drainage system, cavity walls with no added insulation (assumed), and council tax in an above‑average band. While externally the grounds and structure appear in sound condition, internal modernisation may be desirable to update fixtures and finishes to current standards. Overall this is a roomy family-oriented country property with excellent scope for improvement and long-term value tied to its large plot and secluded setting.
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