£650,000 /Sale price

A charming and immaculately presented Grade II listed cottage set within a generous plot of approximately 0.33 acres, offering off-street parking for multiple vehicles and a detached garage. The property is situated in the highly sought-after village of Higham, Suffolk, and enjoys wonderful views across the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Higham Vineyard. Meadow View has undergone significant modernisation and improvements under its current ownership and features tasteful modern decor, cast iron radiators, and secondary double glazing throughout, which complements the sash-style windows. With upgraded bathrooms and carefully considered finishes, the property perfectly blends modern living with its original charm and character.The front door opens into the living room, a light and spacious reception room featuring a working fireplace with brick surround and stone hearth, creating an attractive focal point. Leading on from the living room is a useful study area with a handy understairs storage cupboard and staircase rising to the first floor. Accessed via double doors from the study area, the sunroom provides a bright additional reception space overlooking the garden.The dining room is accessed from the living room and enjoys an attractive outlook over the delightful front garden.The kitchen follows on and comprises a range of matching base and eye-level units complemented by granite worktops. There is a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, an electric oven and hob with extractor over, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, and space for two freestanding fridge-freezers.A small lobby accessed from the kitchen provides access to a convenient ground floor shower room and a door leading out to the driveway.On the first floor, the principal bedroom is a well-proportioned room featuring original wood flooring, bespoke built-in panelled wardrobes and storage, loft access, and a window with a front-facing aspect offering excellent views over the Dedham Vale area.The family bathroom comprises a large walk-in rainfall aqualisa power shower, a freestanding bath with mixer taps and handheld attachment, W.C., and sink with vanity unit. There is also a large airing cupboard.Bedroom two also features original wood flooring, bespoke built-in panelled wardrobes and storage, and a window with a front-facing aspect offering excellent views across the Dedham Vale.Bedroom three has a radiator and a window overlooking the beautiful rear gardens and Higham Vineyard. Outside, the property benefits from a shingle driveway providing allocated parking for two vehicles and leading to a good-sized garage. A gate provides access to the large rear garden, which comprises a shingle seating area with steps leading up to the remainder of the garden, mainly laid to lawn and featuring mature trees as well as established borders, hedges and a vegetable garden. LocationMeadow View sits in the heart of the charming village of Higham, one of Suffolk’s most sought-after locations, within the picturesque Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.Higham is ideally positioned between Dedham and Stoke by Nayland, with the nearby village of Stratford St Mary offering a selection of well-regarded pubs and restaurants, many of which are within comfortable walking distance.Residents benefit from convenient access to the city of Colchester, as well as Ipswich and Manningtree mainline station, which provides regular services to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 45 to 50mins. DirectionsPlease use Postcode CO7 6ND for SatNav. Important InformationCouncil tax - CServices – Mains water and electricity are connected. The property is served by oil-fired central heating and a Klargester private drainage system located on site. Tenure - FreeholdEPC rating - FAgent’s Note - The vendor has advised that the neighbouring property, 5 Upper Street, has a right of access over a section of the existing driveway. Additionally, an overage agreement is currently in place relating to part of the rear garden at Meadow View. Interested parties are advised to make the appropriate enquiries through their appointed solicitors.