Howchins, 79-81, High Street, Colchester, CO6 2QX

A prominent village house, set within the heart of this attractive North Essex village.

Description Howchins is an impressive Grade II listed village house, prominently positioned within a conservation area in the heart of Earls Colne.

Believed to have originated in the 14th century and was subsequently remodelled and updated over its lifespan. The property retains a wealth of historic charm and character.

Of timber-framed construction with plastered elevations, with a traditional roof of handmade red clay tile, the accommodation comprises five bedrooms, three reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, a family bathroom, en suite shower room and a cloakroom.

Externally, the property benefits from off-road parking and an enclosed rear garden.

The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, providing access to the principal reception rooms and staircase to the first floor.

To the front is a generously proportioned lounge, offering an excellent formal living space. To the rear is a substantial snug/family room, ideal for more relaxed everyday use.

The heart of the home is formed by the kitchen, which opens into a spacious dining room, creating an ideal layout for family living and entertaining.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a practical utility room with additional storage and appliance space. A ground floor WC is conveniently positioned off the inner hallway.

The utility room provides access to the car port, offering covered parking and further storage potential.

The first-floor landing gives access to five well-proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom. The impressive principal bedroom enjoys generous dimensions and ample space for wardrobes.

Bedroom two benefits from an en-suite shower room, while bedrooms three and four are both comfortable doubles.

Bedroom five provides a versatile space, suitable for a smaller bedroom, nursery or home office. A well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Outside There is off-road parking which is available to the rear of the property via a carport, with the potential to create additional parking by removing the existing greenhouse.

The enclosed garden is a particularly attractive feature, beginning with a charming courtyard immediately adjoining the house.

Beyond this lies a well-established garden with mature beds and borders, providing colour and interest throughout the seasons.

To the rear of the plot is a further seating area, offering a peaceful retreat. The garden is complemented by a vegetable plot with raised beds. Services Mains services connected.

Location The property is situated in the heart of Earls Colne, within the conservation area. The village provides a Heritage Museum, a library and a busy village hall.

There are many footpaths over the surrounding countryside and nearby Chalkney Wood. There are two golf courses, several pubs and restaurants and a selection of shops.

Colchester offers a more comprehensive shopping centre, excellent recreational facilities and a good choice of private schools including Gosfield, Holmwood House Prep School at Lexden, Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester County High School for Girls.

Earls Colne has a primary and nursery school within approximately half a mile and there is also a gp surgery.

To the south is the nearby village of Coggeshall, a picturesque medieval market town which provides both primary and secondary education, including Honywood School, and an array of shops, pubs and restaurants.

For the commuter the property is situated within easy reach of Kelvedon, Marks Tey and Wakes Colne & Chappel train stations providing frequent links to London Liverpool Street station.

By road there is excellent access to the A120 linking the A12 to the north and M11 to the south. Square Footage: 2,643 sq ft Directions What3words: ///roosters.vocal.snapping