Lamb Lane — Lamb Lane

Located in a leafy lane to the south of Sible Hedingham, this wonderful home occupies a discreet location, in an elevated situation, providing far-reaching south-facing views. Within the grounds is a delightful detached cottage, tennis court and pool. The reception hall includes a fine staircase rising to a galleried landing and features a stone floor which continues to an inner hall accessing the ground floor rooms. Off the hall is a cloakroom, again with a stone floor. On the western end of the house is a light-filled drawing room with French doors and windows and access on to a sheltered terrace. The room features a fireplace with wood burner and adjacent display storage. Adjacent to the drawing room is a library with fitted book shelving and a door into a garage. An inner hall features some exposed timbers and includes the original front entrance door. To the eastern end of the house is a sitting room which overlooks lawned gardens - a focal point of the room is a pewter and carved wood fireplace. A back hall includes a secondary staircase and links to a family room, finished with a pine floor and matching fire surround with adjacent book shelving and storage. On the southeast corner of the house is a bespoke orangery with high-pitched glazed roof, limestone floor and designed to frame views of the gardens and pool. The kitchen is open plan to a breakfast and dining area and has direct access onto the terrace to the south. It is fitted with bespoke Shaker-style units, topped with granite which contrasts with an oak floor. There is a useful preparation area with pantry and matching units to the kitchen. A breakfast area includes a four-oven aga and door to a two-room cellar which includes a boiler. A dining area has a brick floor providing a lovely contrast to the kitchen and there is a door to a useful boot room and utility room. There are two staircases - the principal has a bright, south-facing galleried landing standing centrally within the house, with the be