Colchester Road, Wix, CO11 (ref: 582013)

Welcome to this enchanting four-bedroom detached period cottage in Wix, Manningtree, where 300 years of history are beautifully encapsulated within a 0.3 acre plot (subject to survey) surrounded by picturesque countryside. This unlisted gem combines the allure of its historical origins with the sophistication of modern upgrades, presenting a seamless fusion of past and present.

As you enter through the composite door into the bright porch, you are greeted by dual aspect windows and a unique porthole that hint at the character waiting inside. The inner hallway, with its exposed beams and red brick, sets the tone for a home filled with charm and elegance throughout its elevations. From here, the layout unfolds naturally, leading you to the heart of the home, the triple aspect living room. This expansive front to back space is highlighted by a miniature red brick inglenook fireplace, complete with a wood burning stove and surrounded by a wealth of exposed beams. The room is bathed in light from the south-facing bay window and full-height French doors that open onto a private walled garden.

The kitchen and breakfast room, renovated just five years ago, showcases a shaker style with light grey units and a central island, perfect for those casual meals and culinary experiments. The dual aspect windows overlook the meticulously manicured gardens, and a stable door adds a touch of rustic charm. Adjacent to this, the utility room provides additional practical space, seamlessly connected to the outdoor areas.

The dining room, located at the front of the cottage, offers dual aspect views and continuous exposed beams, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for your family and social gatherings. The ground floor also features a luxurious bathroom, elegantly designed with wood-paneled walls and modern fixtures, including a walk-in shower and a vintage-style bath.

Ascending the carpeted stairs, the landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering unique views of the surrounding landscape and maintaining the home's historic charm with details like exposed brickwork and structural beams. The family bathroom on this floor mirrors the meticulous finish of the rest of the home, with stylish fittings and oak laminate flooring.

Outdoors, the property excels with its double garage and exemplary parking for more than four vehicles. The front garden, screened by mature shrubbery and opposite open farmland, features a double-width driveway leading to the double garage. The rear garden is a verdant retreat with a sandstone patio, lush lawns, and vibrant flower beds, all enclosed by established boundaries, providing a serene backdrop for relaxation and entertainment.

Situated in the serene village of Wix, this home offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and convenient access to larger towns like Colchester and Harwich, with their array of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Excellent local schools and safe outdoor spaces make it an ideal setting for family life, offering both the charm of village living and the ease of modern conveniences. This cottage is not just a home, but your piece of history ready to be cherished by its new owners.

Porch5' 9" x 7' 4" (1.75m x 2.24m)Naturally illuminated via dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations, the porch adorned with porthole window provides you with an intriguing introduction to this beautifully kept home. It is approached through a composite entrance door and there is wood laminate flooring under foot. A glazed internal door on your right takes you through to the inner hallway.

Inner Hallway14' 8" x 7' 10" (4.47m x 2.39m)The hallway introduces you further to the poignant character that will continue through the home. You'll delight at the exposed structural beam work, exposed red brick and wood panel internal doors here. Carpeted stairs with storage beneath lead you up to the first floor. On your right hand side you will find the dining room with the kitchen beyond, the spacious living room is found to your left and the ground floor bathroom and utility room straight ahead. There is also a double fronted shelved cupboard found here.

Lounge23' 8" x 15' 7" (7.21m x 4.75m)Centred around a miniature red brick inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and timber mantle, the living room oozes timeless character with a wealth of exposed vertical and horizontal beams to all elevations and to the ceiling. Triple aspect, this welcoming reception is flooded with natural light especially from the south facing bay window. Full height glazed French doors at the rear lead you out to the private walled cottage garden at the side of the home.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room11' 0" x 15' 0" (3.35m x 4.57m)This smartly presented shaker style kitchen is approximately five years old and positioned the rear home with a dual aspect windows to the rear and side elevations. A stable door leads you outside to a well manicured garden and the kitchen is finished with a range of base level light grey soft closing shaker style units beneath a square edge laminate work surface, tile splashback and matching wall mounted cabinets. Centred around a an island with large pan drawers the work surface extends to create breakfast seating. You will also find here space for a Belling or Range Master oven beneath a suspended extractor hood, and a 1.5 bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap in front of the window to the side elevation overlooking the garden.

Dining Room10' 11" x 14' 3" (3.33m x 4.34m)A well proportioned and character rich dining room found at the front of the home. Dual aspect, naturally illuminated from the side and via a bay window with southerly aspect to the front elevation. Here you will find more exposed structural beam work and exposed red brick. This carpeted room the joins to the kitchen at the rear of the home for added practicality.

Utility Room9' 0" x 5' 7" (2.74m x 1.70m)The utility room is adjacent to the kitchen providing welcome working relief from the Kitchen. It has a full height glazed door to the rear that leads you outside and space beneath the square edge work surface with plumbing for a tumble washing machine and space provided for a tumble dryer. The splashback is tile and there is a raised sink with mixer tap beneath more wall mounted storage.

Ground Floor Bathroom11' 9" x 8' 10" (3.58m x 2.69m)What a delight!

Beautifully presented, the ground floor bathroom compliments the character of the home with half wood panelled walls and it is finished with a panel bath, generously sized walk-in shower cubicle with glass partition and thermostatic shower tap providing the choice of standard or rainfall shower heads. There is a vanity sink with plentiful storage beneath and hidden tank WC. LED lighting is throughout and there is an opaque glazed window to the rear elevation.

Landing6' 8" x 17' 6" (2.03m x 5.33m)Wonderfully proportioned the spacious landing is carpeted and provides you access to all first floor bedrooms and to the polished family bathroom. Here you will find a plethora of storage solutions including an airing cupboard that houses the insulated hot water tank.

First Bedroom11' 0" x 15' 8" (3.35m x 4.78m)The spacious first bedroom retreat is carpeted with dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations.

Second Bedroom11' 3" x 11' 0" (3.43m x 3.35m)A character rich carpeted second double bedroom dual aspect windows the front and to the side. Exposed red brickwork and structural frame.

Third Bedroom11' 2" x 8' 0" (3.40m x 2.44m)The third carpeted double bedroom has a window to the front elevation and elevated recessed storage cupboard. Here you will also find access to the loft via hatch to the ceiling.

Fourth Bedroom6' 3" x 7' 10" (1.91m x 2.39m)Bedroom four offers flexibility to the first floor accommodation be that a study, a playroom or indeed the fourth bedroom subject to your needs. It is dual aspect with windows to the side and rear elevations and has a low level eaves storage cupboard.

Family bathroom6' 4" x 12' 1" (1.93m x 3.68m)Continuing the theme of absolute immaculate presentation the well proportioned family bathroom is comprised of a panel bath, WC, pedestal hand wash basin with tile splashback and corner shower cubicle which is tiled and homes a thermostatic shower tap. There is also a heated towel rail, a window to the side and a window to the rear elevation. Under foot you will find oak laminate flooring.