* Freehold
* Plot with planning permission for unique country residence
* Beautiful countryside views
* Land with large pond
* Useful outbuildings
* Cottages with beautiful views
* Active vinyard
* In all 38. 5 acres.
Dedham Vale Vineyard offers an opportunity to build a unique country residence
on the edge of the Stour Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Planning
permission for an exceptional 9, 000 sq ft home has been approved and
implemented on the Dedham Vale Vineyard Estate, which has 38. 49 acres of
woodlands, lakes, meadows and productive vines. The property is a stunning
former wine tasting and making premises, but now the setting for two
beautifully presented single storey residences overlooking a picturesque lake.
Approached over a sweeping gravel and tree lined avenue, bordered by open
fields and woodland, the site comprises of a range of existing buildings
including barns and office, as well as the former winery which could also be
utilised as garaging or further storage. Subject to the necessary consents,
these outbuildings also offer further potential for development.
In addition, there are currently two beautifully presented single storey
residences overlooking a picturesque lake. Willow Lake Cottage has holiday let
use, comprising two bedrooms, two shower rooms and an open - plan kitchen/
family room overlooking the lake with stunning balcony decking area ideal for
al fresco dining. Winemakers Cottage has residential use and comprises a
bedroom, shower room and open plan kitchen/sitting room, again with outdoor
balcony offering an impressive view. Both offer light and spacious
accommodation throughout with spectacular views from all aspects. Whilst
providing future income potential, they also allow for living on site should a
buyer wish to complete the approved planning.
As well as the buildings noted above, the site allows a new owner the
opportunity to create a truly unique country residence with the additional
potential to run events, a hobby size winery or holiday let business
alongside. Positioned in the most incredible setting amongst wild meadows,
woods, lakes and vineyard, the property would truly be a dream home.
For further details on the planning permission please refer to the information
within these particulars under the planning heading.
The Planning
Dedham Vale Vineyard is a 38 acre estate with consent for a significant,
modern country house of approximately 9, 000 sq ft. The consented house allows
for a large double height principal reception room and entrance hall, with a
large kitchen allowing for an open floorplan, each sited with westward views
across lawns to the lake.
The accommodation is highly flexible with the principal bedroom, en suite and
large dressing room on the ground floor, which includes lift access to both
the upper floor and a spa pool on the lower ground floor. There are two
further en suite bedrooms on the first floor, along with a study and large
studio area which could be converted into two further bedrooms if desired.
In addition to the living accommodation, there is approval for a large
workshop and 4 bay garage. A large lower ground floor, conceived as a wine
store, could be put to alternative uses. The proposed house will benefit from
a private elevated setting, which is quite separate from the single - storey
dwellings and outbuildings. It is sheltered with a wooded backdrop and looks
over attractive lakes with grass paddocks to vines beyond. The drive to the
proposed house forks away from the main drive to the existing buildings
ensuring further privacy.
Consent for this building was granted on appeal (ref: App/A1530/W/15/3130567)
for the erection of a vineyard estate managers house and ancillary
accommodation, together with access road and ancillary facilities. A later
amendment to planning see attached) allowed the inclusion of a lift and spa
pool as described above. More recently the Council has approved the discharge
of condition 5 of the permission, which was the only pre commencement
condition and has therefore been lawfully implemented.
General
Local Authority: Colchester Council
Services: Mains water and electricity supplies. Property has private drainage
as a septic tank, which the vendor has suggested does comply with the relevant
regulations.
Council Tax: Winemakers Cottage - Band A.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC - C and E
With stunning views across open countryside, the land
totals 38. 49 acres and is an incredible mix of vines, numerous grass paddocks,
woodlands and lakes. Having been established in 1990 the vines lie immediately
to the north of the winery buildings and comprise a broad range of cold
climate grape varieties. The vines are surrounded by large areas of attractive
grass meadows that are interspersed by mature hedgerows, with broadleaf trees
and enviable views over the remainder of the land. Running through the heart
of the vineyard are lakes, surrounded by alder and willow trees and a
tributary to the River Stour. A backdrop of broad leaf woodland to the north
and south boundaries provides complete shelter and privacy.
The site for the new house is on the opposite side of the Lake to the current
cottages and vines, giving it separation and privacy should you wish to
continue a business on the site.
The Estate’s rural location on the
edge of Boxted, on the Essex/Suffolk border is exceptionally positioned in an
attractive and rural area known as ‘Constable Country’, where the 19th Century
artist painted many of his celebrated landscapes. The property lies on the
south side of the Stour Valley on the edge of the Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, approached via hedge - lined country lanes and surrounded by farmland
interspersed by blocks of woodland. The property belies its peaceful
tranquillity by being highly accessible. The historic regional centre of
Colchester lies 5 miles away and provides a wide range of commercial and
retail services. The town’s main line station lies on the North side, is
particularly accessible from the vineyard, and has regular train services to
London (Liverpool Street) taking approximately 45 minutes. Junction 30 of the
A12 lies about 4 miles to the east and provides access to the M25 and motorway
network beyond. Air travel is available from Stansted Airport (37 miles),
Southend (44 miles) and London City Airport (60 miles).