Summary - LOWER DAIRY HOUSE WATER LANE NAYLAND COLCHESTER CO6 4JS
7 bed 6 bath Detached
Expansive family estate in Dedham Vale with pool, gardens and character.
Grade II‑listed Tudor house with original timbers and period features
Over 7,000 sq ft internal space across three storeys, seven bedrooms
Recently and sensitively renovated; modern systems integrated throughout
Underfloor heating, heated glasshouse and automated irrigation system
Swimming pool and pavilion with underfloor heating, formal landscaped grounds
Three‑bay cart lodge, garage and parking for numerous vehicles
Medium flood risk for parts of the area — buyer vigilance advised
Very slow broadband; council tax is in a high band
Lower Dairy House is a rare Grade II‑listed Tudor home, recently and sensitively renovated to blend historic character with modern comfort. Set within private landscaped grounds just under an acre, the house offers over 7,000 sq ft of living space across three storeys, including seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a three‑bay cart lodge and substantial parking — ideal for a large family or those who entertain frequently.
Interior spaces retain abundant original features — exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces, leaded windows and traces of Elizabethan decoration — alongside modern conveniences such as underfloor heating, a bespoke farmhouse kitchen and a heated glasshouse with automated irrigation. The grounds are a standout: a slate-lined swimming pool with pavilion (with underfloor heating), formal lawns, pergolas and an enclosed courtyard provide multiple outdoor living areas and excellent privacy.
Practical considerations are clear and factual. The property’s listed status means planned changes will require listed‑building consent and could limit structural alterations. There is a medium flood risk in the area and broadband speeds are very slow, which may impact remote working. Council tax is in the higher band, reflecting the property’s scale and running costs.
For buyers who value history, space and a strong sense of place, Lower Dairy House offers a compelling mix of provenance and modern comfort. It suits a family seeking long‑term lifestyle living in the Dedham Vale AONB, or a buyer prepared for the responsibilities and costs that come with maintaining a significant listed country house.
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