Gore Pit Cottage, Inworth Road, Colchester, CO5 9SE

Open morning 17th April 2026 - A rare and characterful detached home in the heart of Feering, set on a generous 0.4 acre plot.

Offering four bedrooms, four reception rooms, a double garage with loft space and excellent potential to extend (STPP), this is a truly exceptional opportunity.

Believed to date back to the 1920s and coming to the market for the first time in many years, Gore Pit Cottage offers a wonderful chance for a new owner to create their ideal home.

Lovingly maintained, the property still retains original Crittall windows and charming period features that give the house a timeless appeal.

Set centrally within its mature, partly walled grounds, the property enjoys approximately 0.4 acres of well kept lawn, established planting, and hedging that ensures excellent privacy.

Inside, the accommodation is well balanced, with much of the ground floor arranged around the central hallway.

The living room is a warm and inviting space, complete with an open fireplace-perfect for cosy winter evenings.

Doors lead through to a conservatory, a lovely room from which to enjoy the beautifully matured gardens.

Along the hallway you’ll find the dining room and the kitchen, which features a traditional pantry cupboard.

Beyond the kitchen is a utility room and cloakroom, leading through to a bright dual aspect office. Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to four bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The principal bedroom is a bright dual aspect room overlooking both the front and rear gardens and benefits from its own en suite shower room.

The remaining bedrooms are all generously sized, each enjoying pleasant garden views.

The property is approached through gates onto a driveway that sweeps past the house toward a parking area in front of the detached double garage.

The garage offers excellent storage, with an attached workshop and fixed stairs leading to a useful loft space.

The gardens wrap around the property, creating a tranquil retreat stocked with a variety of trees, hedging, and colourful planting-a rare find in such a central village location.

Location Kelvedon and Feering are highly sought-after villages in the heart of Essex, renowned for their blend of rural charm and excellent commuter links.

Residents enjoy a wealth of local amenities, including independent shops, cafes, and well-regarded schools.

For dining and leisure, the area boasts several esteemed public houses, such as The Angel in Kelvedon and The Sun Inn in Feering, both offering a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.

Kelvedon is ideally situated for commuters, with its mainline station providing direct services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour, ensuring convenient access to the capital.

The nearby A12 further enhances the connectivity of the villages, offering easy routes to both Colchester and Chelmsford.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Kelvedon and Feering offer the perfect balance of tranquil village life with modern convenience.