Cottage for sale in Colchester CO5, 3 Bedroom

16th Century - Enjoying an idyllic setting at the end of a small country lane, nestled within half an acre of lightly wooded gardens and grounds sits High Hoe. A wonderful two/three bedroom detached Grade II Listed thatched cottage, making an ideal second home, investment property or a cosy secluded home. The original cottage dates back to the 16th Century, with later additions offering an appealing mix of redbrick and weather boarded elevations, beneath slate tiled and thatched roofs. Located on Mersea Island, within 200 meters of the sea wall and just a mile from Cudmore Grove country park. The local area is popular for walking, sailing and cycling. The famous Company Shed fish restaurant, local pubs and eateries are all within a short drive.

The current owner has undertaken a sympathetic refurbishment programme around ten years ago, including a re-thatch and extension, whilst retaining the original rustic charm of the cottage. From the entrance door you arrive in the wonderful beamed living space, with oak floors (benefitting from electric underfloor heating) with a staircase leading to the first floor and a small wet-room shower and w.C. Tucked neatly beneath. Leading through to the comprehensively fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, solid wood work tops with a butler sink and vaulted ceiling, the room opens into the dining area with two sets of French doors leading to the gardens. An open stud work partition separates the cosy lounge with a large Bessemer beam. The ground floor bedroom has a lovely dual aspect and could be utilised as a further reception room if preferred. To the first floor are two cosy beamed bedrooms, with sloping ceilings and exposed period floorboards. The main bedroom includes a contemporary twist with a feature glazed partition overlooking the staircase.

To the exterior are mature part wooded gardens and grounds, patio and a good size gravelled driveway accesses via a 5 bar gate from the lane. Within the grounds is a timber lock up storage shed and compressor serving the private drainage system.

Entrance Hall

Kitchen / Dining Area (6.03m x 2.67m (19'9" x 8'9"))

Lounge (4.51m x 3.06m (14'9" x 10'0"))

Bedroom One (3.60m x 2.58m (11'9" x 8'5"))

Wet Room

First Floor

Bedroom Two (4.22m x 3.43m (13'10" x 11'3"))

Bedroom Three (4.22m x 2.18m (13'10" x 7'1"))