Harwich Road, Thorpe-Le-Soken, CO16

This charming two bedroom end of terrace home, Brookview Cottage, in Thorpe le Soken offers a delightful blend of rural character, thoughtful design, and modern comfort.

Upon entry, a porch welcomes you before leading into the front living room, where an exposed brick fireplace serves as an inviting focal point. The room’s neutral tones and carpet create a flexible canvas for personalisation and a front-facing window fills the space with natural light and frames quintessential country views.

Continuing through an internal glazed door into the kitchen, you’ll find a well-equipped heart of the home. Soft sage-green shaker-style cabinetry is paired with dark work surfaces and crisp white metro tiles, combining both charm and modern practicality. The exposed brick chimney breast and timber mantel add rustic appeal, while dual-aspect windows flood the room with brightness. A staircase tucked to one side leads upstairs, and a door at the rear connects seamlessly to the dining room beyond.

The rear dining area provides a pleasant outlook over the garden through a wide window, and its tiled floor delivers everyday functionality. A convenient side door offers direct access outdoors, nurturing that sought-after indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

Upstairs, the landing is carpeted and accented with exposed red brick, maintaining the home’s rustic touches. The principal bedroom features warm stripped wood flooring, a wide window with farmstead views to the front, and a built-in double-fronted cupboard for storage. The second bedroom, located to the rear, is bright and flexible—with carpet underfoot, peaceful garden views - ideal for guests or a home office.

The bathroom is light and contemporary, fitted with a white three-piece suite including a bathtub with a shower above, a pedestal wash basin, and a low-level WC. Neutral tiling with a decorative mosaic border adds subtle character, while built-in shelving and patterned vinyl flooring ensure a balance of style and ease of upkeep.

Outside you’ll find the home set well back from the road and off street parking for two vehicles. At the rear 65’ of garden awaits your discovery with two storage sheds and secure access back around to the front.

Porch

1.61m x 1.1m

A welcoming entrance and transition from out side to inside. Approached through a timber entrance door with another (internal) door through to the living room.

Living Room

4.03m x 3.4m

The living room sits at the front of the property and a feature brick fireplace adds character to the room, complemented by a useful built-in storage cupboard to the side. The space is finished in neutral tones with carpet underfoot, allowing for flexibility in style. A window to the front brings in natural light and frames a view of surrounding countryside. An internal glazed door invites you through to the kitchen at the rear.

Kitchen

4.03m x 2.65m

The kitchen is positioned at the heart of the home, with a staircase rising to the first floor tucked to one side. It is fitted with a range of shaker-style cabinets in a soft sage green, paired with dark work surfaces and white metro-tiled splashbacks for a clean, modern finish. A built-in oven is set neatly beneath the hob, framed by an exposed brick chimney breast with timber lintel that adds real character to the space. Natural light pours in from dual aspect windows, keeping the room bright and welcoming. To the rear, an opening leads directly through to the dining room, creating a natural flow between the spaces.

Dining Room

2.12m x 2.4m

The dining room sits at the rear of the property, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the garden through a wide window that brings in plenty of natural light. Finished with tiled flooring for practicality, the room provides ample space for a dining table and chairs. A side door opens directly to the outside, giving convenient access to the garden and making it a useful link between indoor and outdoor living.

Landing

Carpeted with feature exposed red brick work. Provides access to the two first floor bedrooms and to the bathroom.

First Bedroom

4.03m x 2.61m

The first bedroom is a well-proportioned double, finished with stripped wooden floorboards that add warmth and character. A wide window frames open views across farmland to the front, creating a bright and airy feel while making the most of the countryside setting. The neutral décor provides a versatile backdrop, while a built-in double fronted cupboard offers useful storage.

Second Bedroom

3.13m x 1.85m

The second bedroom is positioned to the rear of the home and overlooks the garden, with leafy views creating a calm backdrop. Neutrally decorated and carpeted, the room feels bright thanks to its wide window. A built-in cupboard provides practical storage, making the space well-suited as a comfortable bedroom or flexible guest room.

Bathroom

The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and low-level WC. Neutral tiling with mosaic border detailing gives a touch of character, while built-in shelving provides useful storage. A patterned vinyl floor completes the space, making it practical and easy to maintain.

Front Garden

The property is set back from the road, with a gravelled driveway to the front providing parking for two vehicles. A small lawned garden with mature shrubs frames the approach, while the covered entrance porch gives a welcoming first impression. The home sits alongside other period cottages, including a neighbouring thatched property, lending charm and character to its setting.

Rear Garden

The rear garden stretches out behind the house, offering a good length of outdoor space bordered by mature planting that provides privacy and greenery. A gravelled seating area lies immediately outside the house, ideal for placing outdoor furniture, and from here the garden extends in a central lawn. Established shrubs and hedging line both sides, giving a pleasant outlook and a sense of seclusion. At the far end, practical garden sheds provide useful storage for tools and equipment.

Parking - Off street