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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CO11 1AS
For saleReduced £25k (−4.3%) on 28 JulListed 206 days
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About
A charming four bedroom Grade II listed cottage which dates back to the 15th century and is set overlooking the Stour Estuary in the town of Manningtree.
This idyllic home has been sympathetically renovated and offers traditional period features, off road parking and a private rear garden.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into the living room which has a sash window to the front aspect overlooking the Stour Estuary, there is a feature fireplace with exposed brickwork and an inset wood burner, solid wood flooring, exposed beams a storage cupboard and a radiator.
Set to the rear of the property, the kitchen/diner has stairs leading to the first floor, two windows to the rear aspect and a door the rear garden.
There is a range of built in base and wall mounted units with granite work surfaces and matching upstands, an inset butler sink with mixer tap, built in dishwasher and rangemaster cooker.
Solid wood flooring, feature fireplace, exposed beams, an under stairs storage cupboard and a radiator. Accessed from the kitchen is a useful cloakroom woth low level W.C and wall mounted wash basin.
Heading up to the first floor, a landing gives access to two bedrooms and a shower room as well as stairs to the second floor.
Bedroom one is set to the front of the property with a sash window giving panoramic views over the Stour Estuary, there is a feature fireplace, built in storage cupboard, radiator, exposed beams and brickwork.
Bedroom two has a sash window to the rear aspect, exposed beams and a radiator.
There is an en suite bathroom with a window to the rear aspect, low level W.C, pedestal wash basin, roll top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, tiled floor and heated towel rail.
The shower room has a low-level W.C, pedestal wash basin, corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, tiled floor, heated towel rail and extractor fan.
Accessed from the shower room is a laundry room with space/plumbing for a washing machine plus built in storage.
On the second floor, a landing has a built-in storage cupboard and access to bedrooms three and four. Bedroom three has a window to the rear aspect and a radiator.
Bedroom four has a window to the side aspect overlooking the estuary and is currently used as a studio with a range of built in storage, exposed beams and a radiator.
There is a en suite toilet with sink. Externally There is a walled front garden with some decorative shrubs and a path leading to the front door.
There is pedestrian access to the side of the property leading to the rear garden. An established rear garden with raised beds, patio area and fishpond as well as access to an outbuilding.
There are a variety of mature shrub and tree borders.
Location This property is set on the edge of Manningtree town centre which offers a range of independent shops, restaurants and cafe's as well as a library and supermarket.
Manningtree Mainline Rail Station can be found just over a mile from the property offering services to London's Liverpool Street and Norwich Stations.
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, there are plenty of walking trails, outdoor activities and countryside to be enjoyed.
Directions Directions Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode CO11 1AS Important Information Council Tax Band - B Services – We understand mains water, drainage, gas and electric are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC – tbc Our ref - MAN250108
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