
West Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Refurbished detached cottage
- Beautifully decorated throughout
- High quality fitments
- Stunning kitchen / dining room
- Three bedrooms
- Large garden
- Gymnasium
- Home office
- Planning consent granted for a two storey extension and attached garage
Description
As part of our Signature collection is this wonderful detached cottage with a large mature garden, occupying a prominent position in Old Wivenhoe within a stones throw of the waterfront.
This charming home has undergone a substantial extension blending the character of the original cottage with modern contemporary style living including a spacious rear facing kitchen / dining room. The landscaped and irrigated rear garden provides a delightful setting to the property and there is an impressive gym with adjoining home office / study.
On entering the property there is a substantial entrance hall / study offering a variety of uses including a cleverly arranged utility area with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
There is also ample space to work from home, stairs to first floor and cloakroom comprising low level WC and wash hand basin.
There is a front facing sitting room and very much the focal point of this wonderful cottage is the superb quality Neptune fitted kitchen / dining room, a wonderful dining and entertaining space with glazed doors opening out onto the rear garden providing a light and airy setting. This well designed room includes an island unit with double sink and instant hot water tap, built-in microwave, oven and a fridge freezer. This room opens out onto the lounge, a cosy room with double glazed patio doors giving views over the mature garden.
On the first floor the spacious principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom comprising panel bath, tiled shower cubicle, vanity unit with wash hand basin, low level WC and inset spotlighting.
Two additional double bedrooms, both with a range of wardrobes and a stylish family bathroom with panel bath, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and low level WC.
Outside
To the front of Cap Pilar Cottage the garden is retained by walling and flower beds with block paved driveway to one side providing off road parking. We understand that planning consent has been granted under application no. 231742 20th July 2023 for a two storey rear extension and for the addition of an attached garage under application no. 242307 12th November 2024. Please see Colchester City Council Planning website for additional details.
The large landscaped rear garden provides a delightful setting to the property and has an extensive paved terrace along with an outdoor living area which is entirely porcelain tiled,. The irrigated gardens are predominantly lawned to provide many seating and entertaining areas.
There is a substantial gym / studio with air-conditioning unit and double glazed patio doors and a useful adjoining home office.
Location
The highly regarded waterside town of Wivenhoe has a long-standing artistic community and the town has a variety of public houses, many with musical events and shopping facilities for day to day needs. There are a host of sports and leisure clubs including Wivenhoe sailing, football, cricket and tennis clubs, a number of musical and theatre groups along with the many waterfront activities.
There are excellent local schools including Millfields Primary School and for the commuter the nearby railway station offers straightforward links via Colchester to London Liverpool Street Station.
Colchester City Centre is within easy driving distance with its excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants, Mercury Theatre and Firstsite Art Gallery.
Directions
Please use postcode CO7 9DE for SatNav.
Important Information
Council Tax Band – D
Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. There are five air-conditioning units, two in the garden room and three in the house.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating – C
Our ref - COL250476
Agent's Note
There is planning consent for an attached garage
Brochures
Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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West Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7
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