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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · CO16 8HB
Sold STCReduced £10k (−4.2%) on 18 SepListed 68 days
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About
'Farthings' is an extended two bedroom, two reception room semi-detached character cottage situated in the heart of the Historic Essex village of St. Osyth.
Local shopping amenities are positioned around 300 metres away with the coastal resort of Clacton-on-Sea around 4 miles away with Colchester city centre within ten miles.
Offering Gated Covered Parking and an impressive rear garden, an internal inspection is strongly advised to appreciate the accommodation, gardens and decor on offer.
Accommodation Comprises The accommodation comprises approximate room sizes: Multi-panel glazed wooden entrance door with heavy wrought iron decorative shutter gate leading to: Entrance Hallway (4.14m x 1.88m plus recesses (13'7 x 6'2 plus reces) Tiled flooring.
Night storage heater (not tested). Enclosed stair flight to first floor with wooden access door. Exposed beams. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder (not tested).
Double glazed door to side leading to parking and garden areas. Open access to Kitchen and doors to Lounge, Dining Room and Bathroom.
Alternate View Of Entrance Hall Lounge (5.31m x 3.48m (17'5 x 11'5)) Feature Inglenook fireplace with feature wooden mantle, exposed brickwork and inset solid fuel burner. Exposed beams.
Tiled flooring. Two radiators. Built in under stairs storage space. Double glazed window to rear.
Multi panel glazed wooden oriel bay window to front with partial views across road to St Osyth Priory Grounds beyond. Alternate View Of Lounge Dining Room (2.87m x 2.44m (9'5 x 8')) Tiled flooring.
Radiator. Double glazed window to rear. Kitchen (3.23m x 2.44m nar 1.63m (10'7 x 8' nar 5'4)) Fitted with a range of green wooden grove fronted units.
Comprising laminated rolled edge work surfaces with cupboard and drawers below. Range of matching wall units. Inset single drainer ceramic sink unit with mixer taps.
Inset four ring electric ceramic hob with under counter electric oven below. Feature Oil Fired Rayburn aga which serves central heating radiators (not tested). Fridge/Freezer space.
Tiled splash backs. Multi panel glazed wooden window to front. Double glazed window to side. Bathroom (2.39m max x 2.16m max (7'10 max x 7'1 max)) Fitted with a white suite.
Comprises panel bath with mixer tap. Wall mounted electric shower over (not tested). Glazed folding shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Heated towel rail.
Wood effect flooring, Built in cupboard housing space and plumbing for washing machine and storage. Double glazed windows to side and rear. First Floor Landing Loft access.
Feature ornate stair bannister lamp. Built in storage cupboard. Part exposed wooden floor boards. Double glazed window to rear.
Bedroom One (4.06m max x 3.48m nar 2.54m (13'4 max x 11'5 nar 8) Fitted wardrobes. Exposed wooden floor boards. Radiator. Part wood panel walls.
Double glazed sash window to front with partial views across road to St Osyth Priory Grounds beyond. Views From Bedroom One Bedroom Two (4.09m x 2.49m nar 1.57m (13'5 x 8'2 nar 5'2)) Radiator.
Fitted wardrobes. Double glazed window to rear. First Floor W.C. Low level W.C. Exposed wooden floor boards. Double glazed window to rear.
Outside - Front Double wooden gates leading to off street parking and car port. Opens onto hardstanding courtyard area with double access doors to Storage Garage. Gates opens onto rear garden.
Car Port & Gated Parking Storage Garage (2.95m x 2.36m (9'8 x 7'9)) Windows to side. Outside Rear Approx 95' rear garden. Mainly laid to lawn with array of raised flower and shrub borders.
Mature shrubs and trees. Paved patio area. Gates which gives neighbours shared right of way access through garden. Enclosed by panel fencing. Wood Store & Workshop.
Alternate View Of Garden Rear View Of Property Workshop & Wood Store Wood Store (7'11 x 7'1) Work Shop (15'9 x 8'6 - Power and Light Connected).
Material Information (Freehold Property) Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Tendring District Council; Council Tax Band C ; Payable 2026/2027 £2043.80 Per Annum Any Additional Property Charges: No.
Is the property Listed: No Is the Property is a Conservation Area: Yes Services Connected: (Gas): No (Oil heating via aga in Kitchen) (Electricity): Yes (Water): Mains (Sewerage Type): Mains (Telephone, Broadband & Mobile Coverage): For Current Correct Information Please Visit: Non-Standard Property Features To Note: Original Cottage is Timber framed with Cavity Brick Extentions.
Number 90 Colchester Road has a right of way access through the garden.
Please note we recommend that all prospective buyers review the official Register of Title with their legal representative to satisfy themselves as to the full extent of these entries.
Je 0826 Money laundering, terrorist financing and transfer of funds (information of the payer) regulations 2017 - When agreeing a purchase, prospective purchasers will be asked to undertake Identification checks including producing photographic identification and proof of residence documentation along with source of funds information.
There will be an admin charge of £24 inclusive of VAT for a single applicant and £36 inclusive of VAT total for multiple applicants via a third party company who undertake our Anti Money Laundering checks.
Referral fees - You will find a list of any/all referral fees we may receive on our website . Particular Disclaimer These Particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
They should not be relied upon as a statement of fact and interested parties must verify their accuracy personally.
All internal & some outside photographs are taken with a wide angle lens, therefore before arranging a viewing, room sizes should be taken into consideration.
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About 88, Colchester Road, St. Osyth
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