Summary - GROVE COTTAGE WEST GROVE HILL DEDHAM COLCHESTER CO7 6DX
2 bed 2 bath Cottage
Characterful two-bedroom retreat with garden and parking, ideal for downsizers or holiday lets.
- Grade II listed two-bedroom thatched cottage full of period features
- Peaceful garden with patio, mature planting and decent overall plot size
- Bright open-plan kitchen/diner and cosy living room with log burner
- Off-street parking for one to two cars; rural hamlet location
- Requires renovation; timber frame likely uninsulated, updating needed
- Thatched roof demands specialist maintenance and insurance considerations
- Oil-fired boiler and radiators; ongoing fuel and servicing costs
- Listed status may restrict alterations and cause consent difficulties
Set in the protected landscape of Dedham Vale, this Grade II listed two-bedroom thatched home offers genuine period character and a peaceful garden. The living room features exposed Tudor beams, hard floors and a log burner; the bright open-plan kitchen/diner provides a sociable ground-floor layout. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with an additional downstairs WC for convenience.
The house is freehold and occupies a decent plot with off-street parking for one to two cars and good rural access to nearby Dedham village, the A12 and Colchester. Broadband and mobile signal are reported as strong, making the property suitable for part-time residency, holiday letting or downsizers seeking village life and countryside walks.
Buyers should note material constraints linked to the property’s age and listed status. The cottage needs renovation, the timber frame was built without modern insulation (assumed), and the thatched roof will require ongoing specialist maintenance and insurance considerations. Heating is oil-fired via boiler and radiators, which may influence fuel costs and servicing needs.
This home suits buyers who value historic character and a tranquil setting and who are prepared for sympathetic updating under listed-building rules. It presents a manageable project for someone seeking a comfortable rural base or a holiday-let opportunity in a highly desirable area, provided they accept the responsibilities that come with a heritage property.
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