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A delightfully appointed Grade II listed attached cottage with a one bedroom annexe, occupying a picturesque location in the highly sought after village of Boxted.
Occupying a delightful position within the picturesque village of Boxted is this Grade II listed attached period cottage with an abundance of character and much improved by the current owners.
The property has views of the adjacent church and grounds and has a one bedroom annexe. The entrance hall has doors leading off and a built-in storage cupboard.
The cloakroom houses the oil fired boiler and water tank and there is high level wc and wash basin.
The sitting room has a red brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove with storage cupboards to either side and stairs to the first floor.
The garden/dining room offers a light and airy entertaining space with floor to ceiling windows and French doors opening onto the rear garden.
An archway leads to the kitchen with wooden worksurfaces housing cupboards and drawers under, integrated fridge, fitted wall units and a range cooker with cooker hood over.
There is a study wth window over looking the garden. An inner hallway has a door to the garden and provides access to the annexe.
The annexe has an open plan kitchen/living space with windows to front and side plis a door to front. Sink unit inset the work surface with cupboards and drawers under.
The annexe has its own shower room with corner shower, low-level WC and vanity wash hand basin. On the first floor the landing has access to the loft space.
Bedroom one has eaves storage cupboards, a window to the front with pretty window seat and a door to the office/dressing room with dual aspect windows.
There are two additional bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a spacious bathroom having a large shower cubicle, wc and twin wash basins with cupboards under.
Location The property occupies a delightful setting adjacent to the historic St Peters Church in Boxted within the Dedham Vale, an area of outstanding natural beauty and the village is well known for its open countryside and attractive walks.
St Peters Cottage is within easy reach of the highly regarded Boxted St Peters C of E primary school and for the commuter the A12 is within comfortable driving distance.
There is also a regular train service from Colchester to London's Liverpool Street which takes around 50 minutes.
Central Colchester, reputedly Britain's oldest recorded town, is approximately six miles away with its excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities, numerous wine bars, restaurants and Mercury Theatre.
Directions Proceed to the north of Colchester along Boxted Road leading into Boxted Straight Road, turn left into Queens Head Road, right into Ellis Road proceeding into Workhouse Hill, turn right into Church Road and left into Church Street where the property can be found adjacent to the church.
Important Information Council Tax Band - F Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - tbc Our ref - kid
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