This characterful and beautifully presented Georgian house occupies a fantastic Quayside position overlooking the River Stour, in the AONB Conservation area of the village of Mistley. Perfectly combining period features with contemporary design this family home offers exceptional living space over four floors.

The Property - The house, thought to have been built around 1730, retains many period features such as fireplaces, sash windows and floorboards.

The garden level has been well organised in a sociable, open-plan layout. A modern kitchen is placed to the front of the property, with sleek white cabinetry and deep shelves cut into rendered walls. Attractive wooden floorboards run underfoot with a large Corian finished island and Inglenook fireplace completing the contemporary finish. The adjoining room is a cosy snug, with glazed French double doors leading onto the garden creating a truly stunning entertaining space or the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day. The current owners are enjoying this room as a home office. A guest cloakroom completes the offerings of this floor.

Ascending the stairs you will find yourself on the ground floor. An impressive living room with original wrought iron fireplace and in-built Georgian cabinets creates a stylish and welcoming living space. The interior colouring on the walls is Piha Green by Atelier Ellis. The bathroom is also located on this level. Thoughtfully designed and expertly executed, this beautifully finished Fired Earth bathroom is generously sized and boasting river views.

A beautifully light principal bedroom, with original feature fireplace, occupies the first floor, with ample inbuilt storage space. A second double bedroom completes the first floor and a large sash window frames views across the river.

A third spacious and characterful double bedroom lies on the top floor. A contemporary loft style room. with ample inbuilt storage space, this bedroom provides excellent family or guest accommodation,

The Outside - The garden is a wonderful suntrap, with stone paving underfoot and an outbuilding with a power point, positioned at one end. Mature trees and perineal plants offer dappled shade and attractive borders creating the perfect spot to dine with friends and family in the summer months.

A gate at the foot of the garden leads directly to the Quay which has been a trading port for many centuries. From the 18th Century the Quay was the embarkation point for ships taking grain to London, whilst today, historical weatherboard buildings house artists' workshops and a tea shop.

The Area - This property occupies a prominent position on the picturesque Mistley High Street. Mistley is a village that joins Manningtree, Britain's smallest town. The area is well renowned for its beautiful waterside location, far-reaching estuary views, excellent local amenities, and vibrant community. Fresh fish is supplied to local residents weekly and the high street has a number of its own well regarded establishments including the award winning restaurant, The Mistley Thorn and the Mistley Kitchen Shop which hosts regular cookery workshops as well as selling fine wines and locally sourced produce and provisions.

A short walk along the riverside Walls and you will be in Manningtree. With an array of quaint cafes, wine bars and restaurants: the local amenities are plentiful. The popular wood fired pizzeria Lucca stands alongside, The Moghul Indian restaurant, Estuary Wine Bar, with its esteemed live music events, Manningtree Arts cafe with regular literary events and a quaint Mexican cafe called Maiz to name a few. There is also a sailing club, art gallery, library, theatre and both vintage and modern lifestyle shops.

Local schools are plentiful, with numerous well regarded primary and secondary schools within a 5 minute drive of the property and many others only slightly farther afield including both grammar schools, in Colchester, which can be easily reached via bus route or train.

Transport links are excellent. A few minutes walk from the property is Mistley rail station where you can be in London Liverpool Street in approximately 65 minutes. Manningtree also has a rail station and there is good access to the A12 and A120.

Mistley is also perfectly placed to explore Constable Country and the other lovely surrounding villages.

Further Information - Tenure: Freehold
Council Borough: Tendring
Council Tax Band: D