- Five-bedroom detached bungalow with flexible accommodation
Doulton Lodge is an individually designed five-bedroom detached bungalow set on a large plot in the historic village of Castle Hedingham. The single-storey layout (with a distinctive first-floor room reached by an open staircase) combines a generous, vaulted sitting room with exposed beams and a wood burner, a substantial dual-aspect kitchen, separate dining room and a flexible range of bedrooms and workspaces. Mature planting and a brick wall define a private rear garden with two patios, a brick-built bar and barbecue — a strong outdoor entertaining space.
The house has been improved and well maintained by the current owner and offers immediately usable accommodation for a family, multi-generational household or buyers who work from home. Practical positives include block-paved parking for several cars, gas central heating, mains drainage and broadband up to c.80 Mbps. The property sits a short stroll from the village centre and well-regarded schools, while the quiet lane and mature boundaries give a semi-rural feel with low local crime and very affluent surroundings.
Notable considerations are factual: the EPC is rated D and council tax band E is above average, which will affect running costs. There is an easement for access over the private lane. Part of the ground-floor footprint was formerly a garage and now provides additional rooms; buyers should confirm these areas meet their long-term needs. Mobile and broadband coverage are average — adequate for most uses but not class-leading.
Overall, Doulton Lodge will suit families seeking spacious, characterful accommodation on a large, private plot in a quiet village setting, and buyers who value single-level living with flexible extra rooms. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the generous principal rooms, garden and the adaptable layout.
