High Street, Mistley, Manningtree

This characterful Georgian house and former Post Office, occupies a fantastic Quayside position overlooking the River Stour, in the AONB Conservation area of the village of Mistley. Retaining many period features, this property offers exceptional potential for stunning living spaces configured over three floors as well as adding considerable value. There is the possibility of utilising some of the property for a commercial or business venture.

The Property - This period property, set across three expansive floors, offers a remarkable opportunity for renovation to restore a home brimming with historical charm and character. Granted with planning permission for renovations and extensions to 3,000sq ft, this project is ideal for those ready to undertake a comprehensive renovation to transform this property into a stunning and valuable home. Despite its need for a total overhaul, the property retains many of its original period features, which will serve as a beautiful foundation for its restoration.

Set across three floors, the space within the house allows for a flexible redesign, accommodating everything from multiple bedrooms and bathrooms to living areas and bespoke spaces such as studies or studios. Each room offers the potential to blend modern design with classic features, enhancing the home’s character and appeal.

One of the property's standout features is the estuary views offered from select rooms. The existing planning permission is a considerable asset, allowing immediate commencement of major works, including structural changes and expansions that capitalise on the property's layout.

The need for a total overhaul presents an exciting challenge but also a rewarding project. Given its substantial scope for transformation, the property promises not just a return on investment but also the satisfaction of preserving and enhancing a piece of history. Having previously operated as a village post office, this stunning Georgian property also presents a rare opportunity for those seeking commercial opportunities alongside a beautiful residence.

The Outside - Private rear garden surrounded with attractive red brick wall. The south facing garden basks in sunshine throughout they day and also provides a blank canvas for a prospective home owner to add their own stamp in design and landscaping.

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
Property Construction: Brick
Gas, Sewage and Water Mains
Planning permission granted from Tendring
Council Tax Tendring Band C
Approved consents without condition are: Planning (21/02069/FUL) and Listed Building (21/02089/LBC).
Grade 2 Listed