Oxford Road, Manningtree, CO11

This character cottage offers a warm ambience from the moment you step inside, with exposed brickwork, timber floors and thoughtful touches that give each room its own identity. The ground floor opens into a welcoming living space, where chunky German timber flooring runs throughout and a multi-fuel burning stove sits neatly within the chimney breast, framed by black tiled slips. The front window brings in gentle natural light and highlights the alcove shelving and cabinetry that add both style and everyday practicality. A wide opening draws the eye through to the dining room, giving the ground floor a natural flow while still allowing each area to feel distinct.

The dining room works as the central hub of the home, comfortably accommodating a family table and making the most of a garden-facing window that softens the space with natural light. Exposed brickwork adds texture and warmth, and the staircase rises discreetly to the first floor. A door beside the window leads straight into the kitchen, keeping the layout efficient and intuitive.

The kitchen is a bright galley design with a long run of worktops and plenty of cabinetry on both sides. Timber-fronted cupboards and green tiled splashbacks give it a traditional, homely feel, with a large window over the sink looking onto a sheltered courtyard-style space softened by climbers. At the far end, the kitchen opens into a rear lobby that links the house to outdoors and the shower room beyond, making this a particularly practical arrangement for everyday living.

The shower room is surprisingly bright, helped by a large window running above the suite. A glazed corner enclosure provides easy access, and the white suite keeps the room feeling modern and crisp. A chrome heated towel rail completes the space.

Upstairs, the landing connects the two bedrooms and includes a useful airing cupboard, with a window to the rear that keeps the space bright. The main bedroom sits at the front of the home and is a well-proportioned double with built-in wardrobes across one wall and timber flooring that adds warmth. The second bedroom offers additional sleeping or study space.

Outside, the garden has a mature, enclosed feel, shaped by established planting and a natural sense of privacy. A pathway winds through beds of shrubs, perennials and seasonal interest toward a timber outbuilding at the far end. The lawn forms the centrepiece, framed by fruit trees and climbers that bring texture and colour throughout the year.

Living Room

3.56m x 2.91m

A warm and characterful living space with a cosy, traditional feel. The front window brings in good natural light, while the multi fuel burning stove forms a natural focal point, set neatly into the chimney breast with black tiled slips for contrast. Alcove shelving and cabinetry add both charm and practical storage and beautiful chunky German timber flooring runs underfoot, giving the room an inviting, lived-in quality. A wide opening draws the eye through to the dining area at the rear, creating an easy, open connection between the two spaces while still allowing each to feel defined.

Dining Room

4.43m x 2m

The dining area offers a comfortable, well-defined space for everyday meals or more formal occasions. A window to the back brings in soft light and gives a pleasant view of the garden. The exposed brickwork and wide opening between the two rooms adds character, while the layout keeps the dining area close to the kitchen, reached through a door beside the rear window. The staircase rises discreetly to the first floor, making this space the central hub of the home.

Kitchen

2.38m x 3.47m

A bright galley-style kitchen with a long run of worktops and plenty of storage on both sides. The large window over the sink brings in good natural light and looks out onto a sheltered courtyard-style space with climbing plants softening the brickwork outside. Timber-fronted cabinets pair with green tiled splashbacks for a warm, traditional feel, while the layout keeps everything within easy reach. At the far end, a door leads into a rear lobby that connects to the shower room and provides direct access outside, giving the kitchen a practical flow that suits everyday living.

Rear lobby

Connecting the kitchen and shower room to outside.

Shower room

1.94m x 1.7m

Accessed via the rear lobby, the shower room is bright and neatly finished, with a large window running above the suite to keep the space naturally lit and well ventilated. The glazed corner shower enclosure offers easy access, and the white suite gives the room a clean, modern feel. A chrome heated towel rail adds a practical touch, and the overall layout makes excellent use of the space available.

Landing

2.16m x 2m

Connecting the two first floor bedrooms, the landing has a window to the rear and a useful airing cupboard.

First Bedroom

3.56m x 2.91m

Positioned at the front of the home, this is a bright and welcoming double bedroom with a clean, airy feel. The window brings in good natural light throughout the day, and the built-in wardrobes along one wall provide excellent storage without intruding on the floor space. Timber flooring adds warmth and character, complementing the simple, calm décor. A comfortable and well-proportioned room.

Second Bedroom

2.17m x 2m

Cork flooring and window to the rear.

Garden

A mature, well-screened garden that feels private and full of character, shaped by established planting and a natural sense of enclosure. A pathway leads through beds of shrubs, perennials and seasonal planting to a useful timber outbuilding at the far end. The lawn sits at the centre, framed by fruit trees and climbers that add texture and interest throughout the year.