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Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- An extended and modernised character cottage found in a semi-rural location
- Far reaching farmland views to both the front and rear aspects
- Features include exposed beams, original fireplaces and vaulted ceilings
- Brand new kitchen (2022)
- Sun-filled West facing garden room opening out to the rear garden
- Three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor
- Off street parking
- All front and side windows are triple glazed (18 months old). The rear windows are double glazed.
A Countryside Gem on Clacton Road, Horsley Cross.
Nestled in the heart of Horsley Cross, on the coveted Clacton Road, lies this exquisite three bedroom detached Victorian home (late 1800’s) offering an exceptional blend of timeless charm with original features married with contemporary living. This extended and expertly modernised character cottage transports you to an era gone by, with its intricate details like exposed beams, original fireplaces, and impressive vaulted ceilings. Yet, it doesn't skip on contemporary comfort, boasting a brand-new kitchen from 2022 that's both chic and functional.
Elevate your mornings with picturesque farmland views that stretch endlessly from both front and rear aspects of the property. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee in the sun-drenched West-facing garden room, or enjoying the farmland views from the large living room or first bedroom, serenity is always within reach.
Accommodation is ample and filled with character. From the spacious living room (open plan to the dining area), with its red brick central feature fireplace and log burner, to the garden room offering seamless integration with the outside. The Howden’s shaker styled kitchen, renovated just last year, is a cook’s delight with grey fronted soft-closing units, a breakfast bar for those quick meals, and views out to the rear garden.
The first floor doesn't disappoint either, presenting three bedrooms, the first and second bedrooms oozing character and offering up elevated countryside views. On this floor the bedrooms are complimented by a galleried landing with decorated wrought iron spiral staircase and by a well-appointed family bathroom.
Stepping outside, you'll find off-street parking at the front of the home and a West-facing rear garden to the rear, a green tapestry of lawn, mature trees, and flower borders enhanced by farmland vistas. The paved patio area, situated next to the garden room, is perfect for alfresco dining or simply soaking in the sunset due West.
Situated between the historic town of Manningtree and the village of Tendring, Horsley Cross boasts a semi-rural outlook, yet doesn't compromise on accessibility. With Manningtree just three miles north, residents enjoy the convenience of boutique shops, gourmet restaurants, and even a weekly market. For those looking at commuting, the Manningtree station offers a swift connection to London Liverpool Street (55 minutes via Intercity line), while the historic landmarks of England's smallest town and the beauty of the Stour Estuary await exploration.
So, if you've been yearning for the charm of period architecture, the peace of a semi-rural setting, and the conveniences of modern living, this gem of a cottage could be your calling.
A timeless classic that awaits its next chapter. Will you be its next author?
EPC Rating: E
Rooms
Hallway
Accessed from the hardstanding parking area at the front of the house the entrance hall is approach through a would panelled entrance door and has a UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation and red quarry tiles underfoot. A further internal wood panel door leads in turn in a lobby.
Inner lobby
The inner lobby has attractive red brick quarry tiling under foot and is a perfect place for shoes and to hang coats a timber retained opening leads into the large living room and dining space.
Living room and dining space 6.48m x 3.94m (21ft 3in x 12ft 11in)
The large character filled living room at the front of the home was formally two rooms and is subdivided by low level brickwork with (open) exposed vertical timbers and horizontal beam. There are further exposed timbers to the ceiling and you will also find a red brick central feature fireplace with tiled hearth and timber mantle housing a log burner. To the front elevation is a large window with lovely field views. Wood laminate flooring flows continuously throughout this space and a wrought iron cast spiral staircase leads you up to the first floor landing.
Kitchen / breakfast room 2.74m x 5.08m (8ft 11in x 16ft 8in)
This exceptional Howdens fitted kitchen was renovated within the last 12 months and is comprised of Grey fronted soft closing shaker styled units beneath a wooden square-edge work surface with upstand and matching wall mounted cabinets. There is an extended breakfast bar perfect for stool seating in front of a window looking out to the rear garden and beneath this you will find plumbing for a washing machine. There are two windows to the rear elevation, behind the largest of these is a 1.5 bowl composite sink with mixer tap. Space is provided for a tall standing fridge freezer and also for a cooker beneath glass splashback and suspended extractor fan.
Garden room 3.85m x 2.84m (12ft 7in x 9ft 3in)
A dual aspect garden room at the rear of the property with a window to the side elevation and French doors that lead out to the rear garden with adjacent full height windows framing a far reaching farmland view.
Landing 3.10m x 1.92m (10ft 2in x 6ft 3in)
This character rich first floor landing has wrought iron balustrade and exposed timber beams to the walls. It is carpeted, has a window to the side elevation and here you will also find access to the loft space via hatch in the ceiling. Internal wood doors lead to all three first floor bedrooms and to the bathroom.
First bedroom 3.32m x 3.98m (10ft 10in x 13ft)
The first bedroom found at the front of the home exudes character with central red brick fireplace housing an ornate wrought iron fire open fire. The ceiling is vaulted and here you will find exposed beams and exposed horizontal joists. A large window to the front elevation captures an elevated view of surrounding countryside and this carpeted first bedroom has wood panel walls.
Second bedroom 2.76m x 3.18m (9ft x 10ft 5in)
The second carpeted double bedroom has a window to the rear elevation framing far-reaching countryside views.
Third bedroom 3.14m x 2m (10ft 3in x 6ft 6in)
The third carpeted bedroom has exposed beamwork to the walls and a vaulted ceiling exposing horizontal joists. Velux window.
Bathroom 2.71m x 1.89m (8ft 10in x 6ft 2in)
The family bathroom has half-tiled walls and red tile flooring. it is comprised of a fully enclosed shower cubicle with thermostatic shower tap, WC, pedestal hand wash basin and panelled bath. There is an opaque glazed window to the rear elevation and an extractor fan.
Front Garden
Predominantly paved the plot at the front of the house provides off street parking and a secure gate leads through to the rear garden.
Rear Garden 30.48m (100ft)
West facing, measuring approximately 100ft and backing onto farmland, this mature rear garden with established hedgerows and mature trees has flower boarders and large expanse of lawn. There is a paved patio area for seating at the side of the home adjacent to the garden room and a low level fence at the rear reveals that beautiful outlook.
Parking - Garage
Hard standing to the front of the property providing off-street parking.
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