A delightful Grade II Listed detached thatched cottage believe to be dating back to circa 1600's offering a wealth of period features, beams and studwork and exposed brickwork, set in the village centre close to shopping facilities and popular primary schooling. We are advised that the owners had the property's thatch attended to in the early to mid 2000's.

The centrally located entrance hall gives access to all principal rooms and has an exposed panel revealing and displaying the wattle and daub construction with the lounge being located to the right of the hall with exposed beams and studwork and window to the front and side with an inglenook style fireplace (not in use). The dining room is located to the left of the property and has again exposed beams, feature fireplace, window to the front and stairs leading to the first floor. Beyond the dining room there is a further reception room currently being used as a music room which has French doors leading onto the conservatory. The kitchen is located to the rear of the property and is fitted with a range of stylish units and granite worksurfaces, one and a half bowl sink, ceramic hob, electric oven, wine cooler, range of wall mounted cabinets with door leading to the conservatory which has tiled flooring and French doors leading onto the garden. To the far side of the kitchen there is a useful study area which has triple aspect windows overlooking the gardens with a cupboard housing the gas boiler which we are advised is around 1 year old. Also on the ground floor is the stylish shower room can be found which has marble worktops, inset sink, shower cubicle with matching marble tiling, W.C and window to the rear.

On the first floor there are two good size bedrooms both being a double size with exposed beams and the master bedroom having exposed brickwork and a vaulted ceiling.

Outside
The property enjoys a good size cottage style garden which has been beautifully maintained and tendered by the current owners with a variety of bushes and shrubs, herb garden, brick and timber greenhouse and fruit cages, ornamental fish pond and water feature, a good expanse of lawn also featuring a detached double length garage and off road parking to the front.


Location

The village of Elmstead Market is situated to the east of Colchester city centre and also a short distance from the University of Essex and offers popular primary schooling and is a short distance to Budgens mini market, petrol station/convenience store. The city centre offers a varied range of shopping facilities, bars and restaurants. The neighbouring village stations offer services to London Liverpool Street at Wivenhoe and Alresford and the A12 can be accessed London bound towards the M25.

Directions

Please use Satnav CO7 7AG, as the point of origin.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - tbc
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC exempt
Our ref - PRC