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2 bedroom detached bungalow
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- A single storey character rich cottage located on a quiet road found off New Road, Mistley within a conservation area.
- Two bedrooms and two bathrooms
- Suprbly proportioned living room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beam work and focal feature fireplace (gas stove).
- Off street parking for four vehicles.
- Large garage / workshop.
- Courtyard Garden.
- Recently modernised throughout.
Nestled within the heart of Mistley, a conservation treasure, you'll find School Room Cottage. Formerly with a use of it's name sake this Victorian two-bedroom, two-bathroom single storey dwelling intertwines a rich history with modern elegance. Located off the New Road in tranquil The Chase, this bespoke residence is a celebration of character and fine living, having been lovingly modernised by its current custodian whilst respecting its architectural pedigree.
Upon arrival, the high-quality timber frame pergola acts as the prologue to the home’s inviting story. The South-facing structure, with its vaulted roofline and decorative porcelain tiles, is an impressive entrance offering an embrace of warmth and welcome. Passing through the wood-paneled entrance door, leads you to the entrance hall which doubles, practically, as a useful utility space. Efficient and stylish this room is finished with gloss-fronted cabinets and work surfaces that hint at the home’s intelligent use of space onward. Light streams through windows flanking either side of this hall, and the solid oak door leading to the second bedroom suite adds a touch of timeless quality. Straigth ahead of you, as you enter, is the kitchen.
The kitchen is a masterpiece of the recent renovation. Completed in 2023, it boasts navy-fronted shaker style units, low profile work surfaces, and state-of-the-art Cooke and Lewis appliances. Here, the blend of old and new is palpable, with exposed beams overhead and modern amenities ensuring culinary exploits are both delightful and convenient.
A stroll into the living room reveals the heart of this home - a superbly proportioned space where the vaulted ceiling and exposed beam work create an ambiance of grandeur. The solid oak flooring, the Victorian fireplace with its inviting gas stove, and the dual aspect of natural light come together to forge an area that’s both a visual feast and a soulful retreat.
Onwards now to the bedrooms, the first, stretches across the home’s front, offers generous light, a study recess and bespoke storage solutions with origianl reclaimed doors. The second bedroom at the rear of the home, with its new en suite, patio doors, and thoughtful details, is equally impressive. Both rooms are testament to the home’s dedication to combining functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Outside, the easy to maintain courtyard garden is a quaint haven for relaxation, while the off-street parking at the front caters effortlessly to modern needs with space for four vehicles. The large garage/workshop promises versatility, whether for crafts, storage, or the cherished vehicle.
The property's location is as strategic as it is scenic. With Mistley station close by, one is connected to the pulse of the city (via Manningtree) while residing in the calm of a picturesque village. The backdrop of the Stour, nearby beaches, and the sailing club add to Mistley's charm, making it not just a place to live but to experience life in its fullest splendor.
In essence, School Room Cottage, Mistley, is a curated blend of history, luxury, and life’s finer moments, waiting to unfold for those who appreciate the beauty of yesteryear fused with today's comforts. It stands as a testament to tasteful restoration, beckoning one to step through its doors into a life that is as rich in history as it is in the potential for making new memories.
Rooms
Pergola 2.73m x 3.13m (8ft 11in x 10ft 3in)
A high quality South facing timber frame pergola found at the front of the home providing shelter an a warm introduction to the rest of this refined property. Featuring a vaulted roof line and open trellis to the front elevation, a step down leads you on to decorative porcelain tile flooring. On your left you'll find the wood panelled front door leading you into the cottage.
Entrance Hall 2.55m x 1.55m (8ft 4in x 5ft 1in)
The practical entrance hall (with added utility function) incorporates shelving and eye level gloss fronted wall mounted cabinets and further base level storage beneath a work surface where you will find plumbing for a washing machine and a 1.5 bowl composite sink over. There are windows to both flank elevations and part wood panelling to the walls and to the vaulted ceiling. An oak door leads you through to the second bedroom suite and a glazed stable door directly in front of you into the kitchen.
Kitchen 2.10m x 3.35m (6ft 10in x 10ft 11in)
Fitted in 2023 the navy fronted shaker style kitchen is comprised of base level cupboards and soft closing drawers with low profile work surface, upstand and matching wall mounted cabinets over. In front of the large leaded light window to the rear elevation with fitted shutters you will find a large composite sink with mixer tap. Beneath the counter there is a fridge and cooking appliances include a Cooke and Lewis oven and grill beneath a four ring Cooke and Lewis hob that sits beneath an extractor hood. Wood laminate flooring is under foot and there are exposed beans to the ceiling. An internal arched door leads through to the living room and you will also find a useful Pantry cupboard and a tall storage unit here in the kitchen that contains the wall mounted gas fire boiler.
Living Room 6.10m x 5.13m (20ft x 16ft 9in)
The show stopping centerpiece of this character rich property is the dual aspect living room with vaulted ceiling. Here you'll find a wealth of exposed beams with both vertical and horizontal oak timber work. There is solid oak flooring underfoot and windows to both side elevations iplus two Velux windows to the ceiling. Patio doors lead out to the block paved drive and a central feature Victorian fireplace with insect gas burner is the focal point of this impressive space. Walls are part wood panelled and an internal door leads through to a lobby that connects to the family bathroom and to the first bedroom at the front of the property.
Shower room 1.77m x 1.51m (5ft 9in x 4ft 11in)
A spacious shower room fitted with solid oak flooring and a white suite that includes a vanity sink, WC, and fully enclosed and tiled walk in shower cubicle with thermostatic shower tap. Walls are half tiled, there is a tall radiator, an exposed vertical beam and an opaque glazed window with fitted shutter to the side elevation.
First Bedroom 2.98m x 5.13m (9ft 9in x 16ft 9in)
Spanning the entire width of the front of the home, the first bedroom is filled with natural light via its southerly aspect. Windows are found to the front and side elevations with fitted shutters, under foot is solid oak flooring and there is exposed vertical and horizontal beamwork predominatly to the study recess. We are not shy of storage solutions here as we find a triple fronted wardrobe cupboard with further storage above and an additional full height wardrobe cupboard.
Second Bedroom 2.81m x 2.95m (9ft 2in x 9ft 8in)
The second double bedroom at the rear of the home has a velux skylight window, full height patio doors leading out to the garden and oak flooring. There is a useful recessed and decorated Georgian dresser unit and an additional full height double fronted fitted wardrobe. An internal door leads you through to the spacious and modern ensuite shower room.
En Suite 2.79m x 1.73m (9ft 1in x 5ft 8in)
This brilliantly sized ensuite has a double-sized walk-in shower cubicle with mermaid boarding, extractor fan and thermostatic shower tap with dual shower attachments partitioned by glass screen. There is also a vanity sink, WC, heated towel rail, wall mounted storage cupboard, tall modern radiator, LED lighting and an opaque glazed window to the front elevation.
Rear Garden
The courtyard style rear garden is predominantly laid to patio with raised red brick retained water feature. Gated access leads around to the front of the property (shared with neighbour) and you can also access the garage via separate walkthrough at the rear of the home.
Parking - Off Road
Parking at the property is generous with four vehicles comfortably accommodated on the attractive red brick block paved driveway at the front of the home.
Parking - Garage
A brilliantly proportioned garage and workshop accessed via double fronted timber doors at the front. Here you'll find light and power connected and plenty of storage in the Eaves above your head there is a window to the rear elevation and a personal door at the back leads into useful second storage area with further door at the side leading through the garden. The workshop measures approximately 6.64 meters deep by 3.4 meters wide
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