Rectory HillEast Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6TH

Set back from the road and positioned within beautifully curated gardens, Rosemary has been a much loved family home for the past 55 years. Built in 1926, the property is constructed of red brick under a plain tile roof. Internally Rosemary offers high ceilings, large windows and well-proportioned rooms. Period features include fireplaces, along with original servant bells, which remain in working order today.

A shingle driveway leads to the front door, opening into a welcoming entrance hall. From here, there is access to both the dining room and sitting room, each benefiting from a dual aspect and enjoying lovely views over the surrounding gardens. The sitting room is particularly elegant, featuring linenfold wood panelling and French doors that open into a sun room, which has glazed sliding doors leading outside. To the rear of the property is a bright breakfast room with a large window allowing in plenty of natural light, alongside the kitchen, cloakroom and pantry. The ground floor is completed by a bedroom and a shower room. Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first floor, where there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. All bedrooms enjoy beautiful views over the gardens and include built-in wardrobes.

The gardens are a particularly special feature of Rosemary, having been featured in “Gardeners’ World” and the National Gardens Scheme. They offer a high degree of privacy and are predominantly laid to lawn, with pathways that meander throughout the grounds. Architectural steel structures support an array of roses and planting, in a cottage garden style, while a selection of mature trees including magnolia, beech, mulberry and apple blossom enhance the garden’s character and charm.

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