Ultimate Constable Country retreat -The Pump House

A dedicated labour of love rejuvenated this 1930s Art Deco utility building in a sublime and secluded rural setting. It is the ultimate Constable Country retreat nestled in a private wild water meadow next to the River Box that runs through the Dedham Vale. Originally built in 1938 as the village pumping station, it was fully restored and extended in 2005 to create an ethereal space with unrivalled connection to its stunning natural landscape thanks to extensive use of glass. The space With wonderful walks, two fantastic pubs and uninterrupted south facing views over the Box Valley, The Pump House is an extraordinary sanctuary of bucolic peace and beauty. Ground Floor Sitting space – Within the glass conservatory style extension two large sofas face each over a coffee table and provide uninterrupted 180 degree views over the Box Valley with double French windows opening out onto a large wooden terrace and a water meadow beyond. Kitchen – Down one side of the open plan living space is a kitchen worktop with a sink, electric oven & hob, microwave, kettle and toaster and large full sized fridge freezer. Dining space – As part of the kitchen area there is a round dining table with four chairs adjacent to a full-wall-window and industrial styled heating tower which includes a log burner. Bedroom – Off the living space through a curtain is a King-sized bed flanked by bedside tables and reading lamps. There is a large hand basin and clothes storage in built in wardrobes. Shower room –Features a lavatory, walk-in power shower and hand-basin. The Pump House has underfloor heating powered by a ground heat source pump that provides continuous heat and hot water. First Floor ‘Cinema’ Snug – Up a paddle (compact and steeper ‘ladder’ style) staircase is a second seating area with a sofa bed facing a large 36” Smart TV. Outside French windows open straight onto large raised wooden terrace with seating and outdoor table along with a BBQ. A side ramp lead down into the private water meadow that is half left wild and the half mown and features a separate river bank seating area and direct access to footpaths. Other things to note The Pump House is located near a river that does from time to time break its banks and flood the water meadow. The Pump House is elevated and to date has not had flood water enter it, even in the very severe precipitation and associated flooding caused by Storm Babet and Ciaran in 2023. However after the second of these storms the parking area to the front The Pump House did become submerged in water. If there is severe weather event or storm forecasted while you are staying we strongly recommend you move any vehicles to higher ground on the road next to The Pump House and monitor the situation.