Rectory Road, Orsett, RM16

Birch Cottage occupies a prominent position in Orsett Village, in the Conservation Area near to St. Giles & All Saints Church, with open countryside to the rear. The property itself if Grade II Listed dating back to c.1531 with a Suffolk Reed thatched roof, exposed timbers panelled windows. A low white picket fence borders the front boundary to the property with a well stocked front garden designed with a maze of box hedging and a seating area. To the side is a paved driveway offering off street parking leading to a black weatherboarded outbuilding (also thatched) providing garaging and storage. Behind is a further outbuilding used as an office/studio. Inside the property there are three reception rooms, a central dining room, cosy lounge with feature brick fireplace and a dual aspect sitting room with further fireplace and bay window overlooking the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room features a central island, electric range cooker and ample fitted units with granite worktops and appliances, together with a breakfast bar. A doorway leads into an inner lobby with ground floor cloakroom and door to the garden.

To the first floor the balustrade staircase leads up to a welcoming landing – on this level is a 16ft. principal bedroom with en-suite shower, together with three further double bedrooms and the main family bathroom. The property features exposed beams and red brick working fireplaces. The beautifully landscaped garden features a circular seating area, well tended lawns, flower and shrub borders and mature trees. There is a greenhouse with shed, a trellis pergola walkway and well tended hedging providing privacy in the garden. Behind the plot is open countryside.

The property lies in the heart of Orsett village with local friendly village stores, local pubs, a cricket club and village hall with Orsett Hall restaurant and Spa. Excellent road links (A13/M25) and main line rail services from West Horndon to London Fenchurch Street (C2C). Property Information: EPC exempt, Council Tax Band F (Thurrock Council), all mains services connected, gas central heating. Ref: UPS240290.

West Horndon main line station approx. 5.7 miles C2C London Fenchurch Street approx. 28 minutes | Dartford Thurrock River Crossing approx. 7 miles (approx.14 minutes by car)
Orsett Golf Club approx. 1.6 miles | Lakeside Shopping Centre approx. 5 miles | Main road links via A13/M25 (London City Airport & Southend Airport both 30 mins drive)