4 bedroom terraced house

Part of our Signature collection is this unique four bedroom Grade II Listed period terrace house with the benefit of off-street parking close to the waterfront and station in this popular riverside town.

The property has been extended to the rear in the last 20 years with a contemporary extension under the guidance of the renowned architect Brian Thomas providing flexible accommodation over three floors with gas central heating

The entrance door to No. 84 opens to a large reception room with a fireplace and exposed timbers. A door connects to a lobby with the staircase to the upper levels. A second door leads through to the front sitting room with two secondary double glazed sash windows and a central fireplace with adjoining storage cupboards. A feature of the room is a mullion window between the front reception rooms.

At the rear of the house is a kitchen/living space which has been extended to create a light space including a part vaulted ceiling with roof windows. The kitchen has a range of storage cupboards with work surfaces and a one and a half bowl sink. Appliances include a dishwasher, double oven, gas hob and extractor and an integral fridge. The living part of the room is a mix of old and new with a fireplace with stove, adjoining cupboards and exposed timbers whilst there are French doors leading out to the garden. To the side is a utility with storage, plumbing for a washing machine and door out to the garden.
Finally is a shower room with shower, WC, wash hand basin and the wall mounted gas boiler.

Stairs lead from the lobby and split to the front and rear of the house. At the front is a large study with storage cupboards including a deep walk-in shelved cupboard, fireplace and exposed timbers. The principal bedroom, is a large double with two sash windows to the front, a fireplace and exposed timbers with a door through to the en-suite with shower, WC and wash hand basin.
At the rear is the second bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and dual aspect including a large picture window. There are two sets of double wardrobes, a single wardrobe and a high level storage cupboard. Off the rear landing is the bathroom with bath, wash hand basin and WC.

Narrow stairs then lead to the the top floor with two attic double bedrooms with exposed timbers and red brick chimney breast, the rooms have ceiling heights of 6’3”.

Outside
The property is retained from the High Street by hedging and a wall with central vehicular access to a courtyard providing parking. There is a right of way around the neighbouring property with gated access to the rear garden.

The garden is laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds, a patio area, climbing vines and established trees. Part way down the garden is a trellis screen with access to the rear where there is a shingle area with a small pond, established fruit trees and a summerhouse with power connected and a workshop measuring 9’ x 5’. The gardens have a wall along the southern boundary and fencing to the other boundaries.


Location

Wivenhoe is a popular riverside town offering sailing and local shops, pubs and eateries. There is a fine church within walking distance, a Co-Op supermarket and primary school.

At the northern end of Wivenhoe is the University of Essex. Also within walking distance is a railway station on the Clacton to London Liverpool Street line providing regular services to the coast and in to the Capital.

Colchester is within a couple of miles providing all the features of a City including schools/colleges, a wide range of shopping facilities in both the city centre and retail parks and most national supermarkets.

Directions

Please use postcode CO7 9AB and the house is found on the left hand side heading towards the waterfront.

Important Information

Services – Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property.
EPC rating - Exempt as Grade II listed
Council Tax Band – E
Tenure – Freehold