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2 bedroom cottage for sale

East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5
Chain-free
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Cottage
2 bed
2 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 330Mbps *
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Grade II Listed Cottage Linked To The Dog & Pheasant Public House
  • Large Reception Area
  • Off Road Parking For Two Vehicles
  • No Onward Chain
  • En-Suite Shower Room & Family Bathroom
  • Oil Fired Central Heating
  • Two Bedroom Thatched Cottage
  • Open Plan Living Room/Kitchen/Dining Area
  • 1750's Residence, Positioned In The Picturesque Countryside Of East Mersea
  • Courtyard Style Garden

Established in a delightful position in East Mersea, with breathtaking Estuary views and of the most beautiful open countryside, is 'The Dog & Pheasant Cottage' - A truly rare opportunity to acquire this rare cottage, adjoining the Dog & Pheasant public house. This beautifully appointed property built in 1750, offering a wealth of natural character and physical charm, featuring an array of exposed beams and brickwork spread over two floors, ideal for the perfect investment opportunity or family home. Through the main entrance door you are welcomed into an impressive reception room, which features an open brick fireplace, kitchen area and dining space. Completing the ground floor is a sizeable bedroom with an En suite shower room. To the first floor offers a large master bedroom with exposed timber beams and a built in wardrobe, completing this floor is a large family bathroom. Outside the property offers a courtyard style rear garden, mainly laid to shingle with gated access to the side. To the front of the cottage provides allocated parking for two vehicles.

Remarkably positioned, this fine home is just a short stroll from the magnificent coastal walks the island has to offer, along with Cudmore Grove Country Park and adjacent to the National Nature Reserve which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The convenience of West Mersea's generous array of restaurants, shops and amenities are also within close proximity, including rural/outdoor activities such as, bird watching and horse riding (nearby livery and grazing land available to rent). Rail connections via BR stations at Kelvedon and Colchester - Giving a prospective purchaser the very best of both worlds. Full inspections are simply essential to appreciate everything on offer.



Ground Floor


Living Room/Kitchen/Dining Area
24' 10" x 12' 4" (7.57m x 3.76m) Main entrance door leading into living area, comprising of a kitchen with base eye level units, work surfaces, tiled flooring, exposed brick fire place with raised hearth, multi fuel log burner, windows to front aspect, three radiators, door to bedroom:

Ground Floor Bedroom
9' 7" x 8' 4" (2.92m x 2.54m) Window to side and rear aspect, loft hatch, door to en suite:

En-Suite
5' 8" x 4' 3" (1.73m x 1.30m) White suite comprising wall mounted wash basin with tiled splash back, close coupled W.C, enclosed tiled shower cubicle with Triton shower unit, radiator, extractor fan, window, tiled floor.

First Floor


Master Bedroom
16' 5" x 12' 8" (5.00m x 3.86m) Window to front aspect, radiator, sloping ceilings with feature timbers, built in wardrobe/storage cupboard.

Bathroom
12' 4'' x 8' 1'' (3.76m x 2.46m) White suite comprising panel bath with mixer tap/shower, pedestal wash basin, close coupled W.C, heated towel rail, tiled splash backs, part sloping ceiling, window to front aspect, shelved storage cupboard

Outside
To the front of the property offers secure frontage, enclosed by a gated picket fence, mature shrubs and trees with a shingled driveway to the front, providing off road parking for two vehicles. To the rear of the cottage comprises of a courtyard style rear garden which is fully paved, enclosed by panel fencing.

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Places of interest

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