5 bed country house for sale

Ardleigh Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex CO7

Positioned along the sought-after Ardleigh Road in the picturesque village of Dedham, this substantial detached residence offers versatile accommodation and a generous plot extending to approximately 0.51 acres (sts). Designed to suit both family living and home working, the property includes a detached office/annexe, ample off-road parking, and mature rear gardens, all within a peaceful and well-connected setting in the heart of Constable Country.

The ground floor of the property provides a versatile and well-balanced layout, offering a series of spacious and distinct living areas designed to suit both everyday family life and formal entertaining. The living room is generously proportioned, enjoying a dual aspect with a feature fireplace, with inset log burner, and direct access to the rear garden through a set of glazed doors, allowing light to flood the room while providing seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
A separate dining room is positioned to the front of the property, ideal for family gatherings or entertaining. Additional reception space is offered by a snug located off the dining room, which provides flexibility for use as a reading room, study, or children's play area.
The kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, thoughtfully arranged with ample workspace and cabinetry, complemented by a handsome Rayburn. A separate utility room provides additional storage and access to the side of the property.
To the rear, a garden room with a vaulted ceiling and panoramic views of the mature grounds creates a peaceful setting for informal living or quiet reflection. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom, conveniently situated for guest use.
The first floor is arranged around a spacious landing, which provides access to five individual bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom.
The family bathroom is finished with a modern suite, featuring clean lines, tiled walls, and a window to the rear, ensuring both practicality and comfort.
The property benefits from a fully self-contained detached office/annexe, ideal for those working from home or seeking independent guest accommodation. The space includes a large open-plan room with kitchenette, bedroom / store room, shower room, and its own private entrance, along with direct access to the garden. Flooded with natural light and thoughtfully designed, this versatile outbuilding provides excellent scope for a home business, studio, or multi-generational living.
The generous rear garden is a true highlight - beautifully landscaped with a large paved terrace directly outside the house, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. The expansive lawn stretches out towards the detached annexe and continues to a productive vegetable garden, established fruit trees, and a charming greenhouse. Mature borders, flowering shrubs, and a mix of trees provide colour, privacy, and seasonal interest. To the front, a wide gravel driveway offers plenty of off-road parking.

Entrance Hall (6.38m x 1.96m (20' 11" x 6' 5"))

Dining Room (4.67m x 3.4m (15' 4" x 11' 2"))

Study/Snug (3.84m x 1.83m (12' 7" x 6' 0"))

Sitting Room (4.98m x 4.2m (16' 4" x 13' 9"))

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (6.65m x 3.4m (21' 10" x 11' 2"))

Utility Room (2.03m x 1.8m (6' 8" x 5' 11"))

Cloakroom (1.93m x 1.1m (6' 4" x 3' 7"))

Garden Room (6.32m x 4.5m (20' 9" x 14' 9"))

L shaped room.

Main Bedroom (5.03m x 4.2m (16' 6" x 13' 9"))

Bedroom (3.12m x 2.72m (10' 3" x 8' 11"))

Bedroom (3.66m x 2m (12' 0" x 6' 7"))

Bedroom (3.7m x 3.35m (12' 2" x 11' 0"))

Bedroom (2.84m x 2.72m (9' 4" x 8' 11"))

Bathroom (2.74m x 2m (9' 0" x 6' 7"))

Annexe Living Area (5.8m x 4.52m (19' 0" x 14' 10"))

Annexe Bedroom/Store (3.23m x 2.3m (10' 7" x 7' 7"))

Annexe Shower Room (1.42m x 1.35m (4' 8" x 4' 5"))

Services

We understand mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil-fired central heating. EV point.

Broadband And Mobile Availability

Broadband and Mobile Data supplied by Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker.
Broadband: At time of writing there is Standard and Ultrafast broadband availability.
Mobile: At time of writing, it is likely there is good outdoor EE, O2, and Vodafone mobile availability and variable outdoor Three mobile availability.