Wenham Lane, Great Wenham, Colchester, CO7

An exceptionally rare opportunity to create a contemporary home in one of the finest settings within the Stour Valley.

Description

The land at Wenham Lane presents an exceptionally rare opportunity to create a contemporary home in one of the finest settings within the Stour Valley. Planning permission has been granted for a single dwelling, with a choice of two approved designs, one of which may be selected and built.

The setting really is special, with 18.5 acres of wonderful, mature parkland and woodland, all undulating and dropping down into a valley with extensive lakes and reed beds. The site has been much loved and cared for with the creation of the beautiful lakes surrounded by magnificent trees. The trees are a particular feature of the land, many of which are now mature and include fine Oaks, Willows and Weeping Willows, Elms, Pine & Ash. The lakes extend to over 1.8 acres, surrounded by reed beds and provide a haven for wildlife and in particular birdlife. A boathouse has been constructed on the shore of the larger lake, perfect for launching rowing boats or kayaks. A further jetty provides access to the lakes further round.

Option 1
This option, known as The House in The Woods, provides planning permission for a four bed, five bath contemporary house of exceptional character. This design is positioned within an elevated woodland setting, with generous terraces and
architecture carefully designed to sit amongst the trees whilst enjoying far reaching views across the surrounding landscape.

Option 2
Provides planning permission for an exceptional five bed, four bath contemporary house with spacious reception rooms
overlooking the stunning grounds. This design blends sympathetically into its surroundings and taking full advantage of direct views over the lakes and the mature woodland beyond.

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Location

Distances: Manningtree Station 7 miles, Ipswich 8 miles, Colchester 12 miles, Norwich 50 miles, Cambridge 60 miles (London Liverpool Street station 55, 65 & 50 minutes respectively). All mileages and times are approximate.

The land at Great Wenham is situated close to the centre of Great Wenham, a hamlet with a local public house and church and is situated approximately three miles from East Bergholt, which offers a range of local facilities and amenities including a doctors surgery, shop and primary school. Great Wenham falls within the catchment area of East Bergholt High School. Also close by are Orwell Park School, Nacton High School, Ipswich High School at Wolverstone and Holmwood High School in Colchester. Ipswich and Colchester, the oldest recorded town in England, are nearby and both provide a much wider variety of shopping, educational, leisure and recreational facilities. There is also good access to both the A14 and A12 trunk roads which lead to London, the Midlands and the major motorway network beyond.




Acreage: 18.5 Acres