Tilbury Road, Great Yeldham

Tweed cottage is a charming listed period property, formerly part of the impressive Spencer's estate, which was home to the late Lord and Lady Butler. The property enjoys a discreet location on the periphery of this popular village offering characterful and practical family accommodation, all set within beautiful mature grounds.

A solid oak door enters the charming reception hall which has part vaulted ceilings, arch topped oak windows, herringbone brick flooring and views to the grounds and river beyond. A square arch opens to the kitchen/breakfast room which has an Aga set within a tiled recess, a range of oak units, an island unit and a porcelain sink. Attractive open studwork leads to the stairwell and brick steps access the dining room.

The dining room is charming and has beams to the wall and ceiling, a brick floor, views to the garden and an open fire flanked by a large cupboard. Steps then rise to the sitting room which has French doors to the garden, an attractive bay window to the front, beams to the wall and ceiling, and a red brick fire with a wood burner and bressummer beam above. The study/fourth bedroom can be accessed via the kitchen and offers useful quiet space, and has a large storage cupboard.

The remainder of the ground floor comprises a large summer kitchen/utility room which is extensively fitted, has a row of wall to ceiling cupboards, plumbing for a washing machine, stainless steel sink and oak effect flooring. Beyond this is a useful boot room which has a door to the garden, a Belfast sink, tiled floor, a cloakroom and a shower.

The first floor is equally charming, with a large landing which has exposed beams and views to the garden. The principal bedroom is especially impressive and has a part vaulted ceiling and views to the pool and terrace, directly adjacent is a large dressing room with a range of bespoke wardrobes. There are two further generously proportioned bedrooms, both of which have exposed beams to the walls and ceiling, one a well-appointed en-suite shower room, the other with a vanity unit, and both have fitted wardrobes. These bedrooms are both served by a recently refurbished bathroom which has a shower over the bath, a rectangular sink on a vanity unit, matching wc and a linen cupboard.

Outside

The property is approached via twin gates and a picket fence, beyond which are attractive dwarf red brick walls with lighting. An extensive parking area leads to a detached double cart lodge and wood store, adjacent to this is a shaped raised brick border which is extensively stocked with a range of shrubs and plants to provide year-round colour. A side gate affords access to the rear garden by the cart lodge.

The rear garden is a true delight and provides complete privacy with mature boundaries on all sides, and rolls down to the river on the westerly aspect which provides a beautiful back drop. There is an abundance of mature specimen trees throughout which include ash, horse chestnut and a monkey puzzle tree. Large expanses of lawn are interspersed with well-stocked herbaceous borders and areas of spring bulbs which provide colour and focal points. There are two foot bridges over the stream which lead to a meadow which has neatly clipped box hedgerows. There is a substantial outbuilding which has power and light and provides useful storage.

The stunning pool area is situated behind the house and is partly walled with raised brick planters, which have a variety of plants and an impressive climbing rose. There is a substantial terrace around the swimming pool, and a summer house which has a westerly outlook.
In all about 1.35 acres (sts).
 

RECEPTION HALL 9' 2" x 12' 3" (2.80m x 3.75m)  

SITTING ROOM 20' 1" x 13' 6" (6.13m x 4.13m)  

DINING ROOM 13' 7" x 13' 1" (4.15m x 4.00m)  

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 3" x 13' 5" (4.67m x 4.10m)  

STUDY/BEDROOM 4 13' 6" x 9' 2" (4.13m x 2.80m)  

SUMMER KITCHEN/UTILITY ROOM 19' 4" x 14' 5" (5.90m x 4.40m)  

BOOT ROOM 10' 2" x 3' 11" (3.12m x 1.20m)  

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 12' 5" x 10' 5" (3.80m x 3.20m)  

DRESSING ROOM 12' 5" x 9' 10" (3.80m x 3.00m)  

BEDROOM 11' 5" x 11' 5" (3.50m x 3.50m)  

ENSUITE  

BEDROOM 12' 3" x 11' 1" (3.75m x 3.40m)  

BATHROOM 11' 1" x 7' 6" (3.40m x 2.30m)  

STORAGE BUILDING 31' 5" x 10' 2" (9.60m x 3.12m)  

CART LODGE 18' 4" x 16' 0" (5.60m x 4.90m)