luxury contemporary house for sale Manningtree, United Kingdom

OVERVIEW ** GUIDE PRICE £1,000,000 - £1,200,000 **Set within approximately 0.9 acres of beautifully tended grounds and surrounded by rolling North Essex farmland, this impressive five bedroom three storey modern farmhouse offers a rare blend of contemporary comfort and rural tranquillity. Designed to embrace natural light and far reaching views, the home extends to over 4,000 sq ft and includes extensive garaging, a four bay cart lodge, and further scope for ancillary accommodation.Located on the edge of Ardleigh, an attractive village within Constable Country, the property enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining moments from the A12, placing Colchester, Ipswich, and the coast all within easy reach.  STEP INSIDE The true heart of the home is the expansive triple???aspect, contemporary open???plan kitchen, dining and living space. Beautifully designed for modern family living as well as entertaining, this generous room effortlessly combines clean, modern styling with warmth and character. Flooded with natural light from its multiple aspects, the space enjoys delightful views across the gardens and open countryside beyond, creating a strong connection between indoors and out.The kitchen itself is both stylish and practical, centred around a striking central island that provides ample preparation space and an informal seating area, ideal for casual dining or social gatherings. Sleek, modern cabinetry is complemented by a classic Aga range, adding a timeless focal point and blending traditional charm with contemporary design. Thoughtful lighting, extensive work surfaces and integrated storage further enhance the functionality of the room, while the open layout allows the kitchen to flow seamlessly into the dining and living areas.The dining area, currently used as a playroom, is light and airy with direct access onto the garden, offering exceptional versatility. Whether used for formal dining, family living or as a flexible additional reception space, it adapts easily to suit a variety of needs.The living area provides a comfortable and inviting zone within the open???plan layout, ideal for relaxing at the end of the day while still remaining connected to the kitchen and dining spaces. Large glazed doors open directly onto the rear terrace and garden, making the room perfect for summer entertaining and everyday enjoyment of the outdoor setting.Practicality is further enhanced by a well???appointed boot room, utility room and shower room, discreetly positioned off the main space. These rooms provide excellent everyday convenience and offer direct access to the rear garden, ideal for family life and country living.The first floor landing gives access to three generously proportioned and beautifully appointed bedrooms, each benefitting from its own stylish en suite bathroom, providing a high degree of comfort and privacy.The principal suite is a standout feature of the home and offers exceptional luxury. This impressive room is enhanced by a walk???in wardrobe and opens directly onto a superb south???west facing balcony/terrace, creating a tranquil space to relax and enjoy far???reaching views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. Floor???to???ceiling glazing wraps around the southern and western elevations, flooding the room with natural light throughout the day and framing uninterrupted views, while creating a strong connection between the interior and the outdoor setting.The remaining two bedrooms on this floor are equally well presented, each offering excellent proportions, attractive outlooks and high???quality en suite facilities, making them ideal for family members or visiting guests.The second floor provides two further spacious double bedrooms, thoughtfully arranged to share a contemporary Jack and Jill en suite bathroom. This layout is ideal for older children, guests, or extended family, offering both convenience and privacy. The rooms are bright and well???balanced, continuing the sense of space and flexibility found throughout the home, and completing this impressive and versatile accommodation. STEP OUTSIDE Approached via an extensive gravel driveway, the property offers exceptional parking and storage. A substantial triple garage, currently used as a home gym, includes a first floor space at first fix stage, presenting an excellent opportunity for an annexe, studio, or home office.In addition, a four bay cart lodge with an attached garage provides further covered parking and flexibility. The grounds extend to approximately 0.9 acres and include a generous kitchen garden positioned beside the house, with the remainder of the land opening out to sweeping lawns bordered by farmland. The setting is one of peace, privacy and open skies.  LOCATION Ardleigh is a well connected rural village situated between Colchester and Dedham, offering easy access to the A12 for travel towards Ipswich, Great Yarmouth, Felixstowe and London. Colchester is around ten minutes away, with its mainline rail services, shopping, schools and cultural attractions. Coastal towns including Frinton on Sea and Clacton on Sea are also within comfortable reach. AGENT'S NOTE These particulars are issued for guidance purposes only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, and measurements are approximate. Fixtures, fittings, and contents are subject to separate negotiation unless explicitly included.

Set within approximately 8.5 acres of private woodland and meadow, this exceptional detached 6-bedroom barn conversion offers a chance to embrace a slower, more intentional way of living. Surrounded by nature and defined by calm, space, and light, the property has been thoughtfully designed for those seeking a refined yet minimalist lifestyle, where modern luxury exists in harmony with the landscape, yet with day-to-day amenities and commuter links easily accessible. Once an Atcost Barn, this grain store has been beautifully reimagined into a contemporary home of striking architectural simplicity. Expanses of glass frame uninterrupted views of the woodland, creating a constant visual connection to the outdoors and allowing natural light to pour into the living spaces throughout the day. The special thing about this home is how it invites everyone to gather, whether for an Autumn walk in the woods, tearing about on the meadow in Summer or Christmas lunch for 18 with a 21ft Christmas tree taking centre stage. The home is extremely versatile offering potential to repurpose rooms as needed, with 6 bedrooms including three on the ground floor, there is potential for study spaces, teens lounges, home gym, and multigenerational living. Step Inside Stepping through the substantial entrance hall you arrive at the heart of the home, an impressive, open-plan living space, carefully zoned by flooring, to incorporate the entrance hall, sitting area, kitchen, and dining space. This vast yet cohesive environment is both sleek and welcoming, defined by clean lines, understated finishes, and a sense of effortless flow, with areas cleverly defined and with flexibility for any configuration of furnishing you desire. Four sets of ceiling to floor sliding doors open to terraces with woodland views, extending the living space and providing a tranquil setting for entertaining or quiet reflection. A striking central staircase rises in two directions, enhancing both the symmetry and architectural interest of the interior, while reinforcing the sense of thoughtful design that runs throughout the home. A baby grand piano currently takes the sweet spot below the stairs, but this could also make a wonderful book nook with armchairs and bookcases, or a great place for the dog beds! To the left of the entrance hall sit three ground floor bedrooms, all with ensuites, perfect for guest requiring accessibility or visitors with young children, wanting to enjoy social time but with an ear out for the little ones. To the right is the dedicated home office with cloakroom just outside, carefully positioned at the front of the home to cater for a bit of peace to work. The utility room sits next to the kitchen, with an external door, built in storage, laundry facilities, and of course ample room to decamp muddy paws and children – a necessary practical addition to every country home. The kitchen boasts fabulous appliances including a bank of three Neff ovens and a Neff Microwave, and two islands, one for working space and the other social bar where family can chat with a cuppa to the chef, whilst dinner cooks and the attention to detail here even includes convenient sockets for phones and electricals. The dining zone allows space for an enormous table where 18 have enjoyed family celebrations and Sunday roasts, and in summer the doors open so your after-dinner coffee can be taken at leisure whilst watching the children play or just taking in the scenery. This could also be a separate more intimate sofa space with a smaller table if preferred - the remarkable thing about the whole property is the versatility to personalise the space to suit your lifestyle. Life As You Intended This is more than a home; it is a lifestyle defined by space, simplicity, and connection to the natural world. A place to slow down, breathe deeply, and live with intention, where every detail has been considered to create a calm and quietly luxurious retreat in the Suffolk countryside. The timber frame has been wrapped in 150mls of insulation from floor to walls to ceiling, and a sand and cement render, retaining heat efficiently. The result is a home that feels both grounded and uplifting, perfectly aligned with a growing desire to return to nature and a more balanced pace of life. Sustainability and efficiency are central to the property's ethos. With an Energy A rating, 62 solar panels and back up battery, and an air source heat pump, the home offers a highly efficient, low-cost way of living, allowing you to enjoy modern comforts while treading lightly on the environment. Explore Upstairs Twin staircases ascend to a first floor every bit as captivating as the ground level. To one side, the principal suite is bathed in natural light from expansive sloping rooflights, complemented by a thoughtfully zoned dressing area that flows seamlessly into a sumptuous en-suite, complete with both bath and shower, an indulgent sanctuary, perfect for unwinding in a long soak once the day draws to a close. The second staircase reveals two generously proportioned bedrooms, each with its own en-suite, alongside an impressive games room or playroom, also illuminated by striking sloping rooflights. The current owners' grandchildren have loved this room, designed with versatility in mind, to also serve as a stylish teenage retreat or, for multi-generational living, a comfortable and private lounge for extended family or even a cinema room.. The current owners have made the most of the home when family visits en masse, everyone having the luxury of their own privacy and space, rather like a boutique hotel. With leafy views from every aspect, this floor evokes the serene atmosphere of a treehouse, connecting to its surroundings. Step Outside The home sits in over 8 acres of meadow land and woodland – a totally unique setting for living the country dream with a 220 square metres of terrace providing space for seating, barbecuing, and alfresco dining and even a hot tub for gazing at the stars with no light pollution, if desired. A beautifully crafted timber double garage sits comfortably within its natural surroundings with parking outside up to eight vehicles. Above, a versatile space with kitchenette, shower room, and roof lights has served as a home office, keeping the work life balance by being able to close the door at the end of a work day….. and walk home! It also offers excellent potential as a hobby studio or perhaps an exclusive home gym. In summer, the trees provide welcome shady spot, yet the warm breeze flows through the four sets of south facing, sliding double doors. In winter, the house is enveloped in light as the trees lose their leaves and their silhouettes make beautiful shapes against the sky. A short walk through the woodland leads to open meadows, perfect for those wanting to embrace the good life and enhance sustainable living by keeping chickens and growing produce – there is so much space for greenhouses, polytunnels and the grounds even include a rainwater harvester for supplying the outside taps. Wildlife visitors include fox, badger, and deer with a wide variety of birdlife enjoying the woodland including woodpeckers, jackdaws jays and garden birds so you really feel like you are living with nature. On The Doorstep The picturesque, historic village of Kersey houses an important collection of medieval buildings but is also a vibrant community with an Ofsted rated good primary school, 12th Century church, village hall, pub, and local farm shops. . Approximately one mile away is Boxford village with further pub and shop, and of course et in the beautiful countryside of Suffolk you are spoilt for walks. How Far Is It To…. The attractive medieval market town of Hadleigh, about 4.3 miles away, has a wide range of independent shops, primary and secondary schools, library, churches, a leisure centre and a range of pubs and good restaurants. Transport links in the area include access to the A12 and mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street from both Colchester and Ipswich or link via Capel St Mary. For family days out Lavenham has a great treasure trail, and Colchester Zoo is within easy reach. What Three Words Location Every 3-metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words. Download the app to pinpoint the exact location of this property using the words ///putty.guideline.gaveServices, District Council and Tenure Air Source Heat Pump Central Heating Mains Electricity and Water Drainage - Klargester Treatment Plant Babergh District Council - Band E Freehold Broadband Connection please check https://www.openreach.com/fibre-checker Mobile Phone Reception See Link to check View mobile availability - Ofcom Checker EPC A rated