3 Bed Terraced House, Gull Cottages, CO16

The Area

A 3 bedroomed, listed period cottage in a secluded waterside hamlet in a National Nature Reserve. It would make an excellent second home for those who like boating, swimming, nature, gardening or wandering along the sea walls and local beaches. This property would suit those wishing to find peace and quiet in the countryside while being close to the train stations for London, Colchester or Ipswich. The cottage is two miles from the popular village of Thorpe-le-Soken where there are a number of bars and restaurants and shops. It is three miles from Thorpe-le-Soken rail station for those wishing to travel to London, Colchester and Ipswich. It could be yours from March onwards. 

The Property

The cottage makes a perfect home for a couple or family. There is a large entrance hallway with plenty of storage and off this is a family bathroom with bath/shower. There is a large kitchen diner with bay window seating looking out on to open skies and countryside making this space the heart of the cottage. The kitchen benefits from ample storage and cupboard space with fridge/freezer and washing machine. It has French doors leading to the patio area. The large sitting room also has French doors leading to the patio. All the downstairs windows have secondary glazing and oil central heating is available in all rooms. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, a small office and toilet. The property is well-maintained and in good decorative order.

The garden is mainly laid to grass which abuts a flower meadow which backs on to farmland. There is some storage space and a washing line in the garden. A mower and other tools are supplied and are kept in a shared shed nearby. There is parking in the lane outside the cottage and covered bike storage available.

Main features

·         Three double bedrooms

·         Upstairs toilet

·         Furnished or part furnished

·         Bills exclusive

·         Fibre Optic Broadband is available to be connected

·         Garden and parking

·         Open countryside and waterside on your doorstep.

Application process

References will be required along with a security deposit equivalent to one month’s rent.