East End, East Bergholt, Colchester, Suffolk

Built by the present owner, Holly Farm is a detached family home that offers comfortable, light-filled living space and a self-contained annexe, which is ideal for guests or family members; though this could also form part of the main house is preferred.

The main house is presented off a large entrance hall which has a well-proportioned sitting room and sliding doors leading to a south-facing conservatory with access to the garden via French doors. There is also a useful study/play room, while the 25ft open-plan kitchen and breakfast room provides plenty of storage in units to base and wall level as well space for all the necessary appliances and for a family dining table.

Upstairs there are four double bedrooms including the generous principal bedroom with its en suite bathroom. The first floor also has a family bathroom. The ground floor annexe is connected to the main house via an internal door but can be used completely separately from the main living space. It has a wellpresented reception room, a fully equipped kitchen, one double bedroom and a bathroom. Of particular note, the house is south facing allowing for plenty of light.

Agents note
There is an area of land highlighted in blue on the plan which our clients believe they own but which is not a registered title. We are currently investigating gaining a first registration or adverse possession.

There is a public footpath that runs down the western boundary.

General
Local Authority: Babergh district council
Services: Oil fired central heating, all other mains services are connected.
Council Tax: Band D
Tenure: Freehold

At the entrance, a five-bar gates open onto the driveway, which provides parking and access to the house, barns and yard. The house has a south-facing garden, including paved terracing perfect for entertaining and relaxation, as well as an area of lawn and colourful border flowerbeds. Beyond the garden there are open fields and paddocks which are ideal for grazing livestock or training and exercising horses.

The property has two large barns, one of which is open-sided, with the other fully enclosed. Together they provide over 5,000 square feet of storage space and could offer the potential for development or conversion subject to the necessary consents.

In total the gardens and grounds extend to about 4 acres and are currently subdivided into little paddocks but could be diversified in a variety of ways subject to buyer demand.

The property lies in the small community of East End between the Suffolk villages of Brantham and East Bergholt, with a pub within the road. The Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB is right on its doorstep, while Colchester and Ipswich are both within easy reach.

Brantham and East Bergholt have several everyday amenities, including local shops, pubs and cafés. There are also primary schools in both villages, while East Bergholt has a secondary school. The bustling town of Ipswich lies nine miles to the northeast, with its excellent selection of shops and leisure facilities, while both Ipswich and Colchester provide further schooling as well as independent schools such as Ipswich School, Oxford House School and Colchester Prep and High School.

The area is well connected by road, with the A12 nearby and the A120 within easy reach, providing routes towards Ipswich, Colchester and Stansted Airport.

A12 (Jct 32) 2.3 miles, Ipswich town centre 9.0 miles, Colchester city centre 11.2 miles, Colchester mainline station 11.8 miles (51 minutes to London Liverpool Street)