Free Rodwell House, School Lane, Mistley, Manningtree, Essex

£160,000 to £180,000 Guide Price

Situated in the heart of the historic riverside village of Mistley, Free Rodwell House presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious two bedroom first floor apartment within an attractive former maltings development.

The property combines period character with modern day convenience and is ideally positioned for access to the village's local amenities, Mistley Quay and Mistley railway station. The accommodation comprises a generous living/dining room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom, together with a private south facing balcony. The property also benefits from an allocated parking space and use of the development's communal indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.

The apartment is approached through a secure communal entrance and occupies a first floor position within the development.

The entrance hall measures approximately 12'2" x 4'10" (3.71m x 1.47m) and provides access to the principal rooms.

The impressive living/dining room measures approximately 16'11" x 10'8" (5.16m x 3.25m) and provides a generous and versatile space for both relaxing and entertaining. Large glazed doors allow plenty of natural light into the room and open onto a private covered balcony, creating an attractive additional area from which to enjoy the outlook over the communal grounds.

The separate kitchen measures approximately 10'7" x 6'2" (3.23m x 1.88m) and is fitted with a comprehensive range of storage units and work surfaces, together with built-in cooking facilities and space for additional appliances.

Both bedrooms retain attractive areas of exposed brickwork, providing a pleasing connection with the building's historic origins. The principal bedroom is a particularly generous double room measuring approximately 13'6" x 12'4" (4.11m x 3.76m), with large windows providing an abundance of natural daylight.

The second bedroom measures approximately 10'0" x 7'10" (3.05m x 2.39m) and offers considerable flexibility, making an ideal guest bedroom, home office or additional living space according to individual requirements.

The bathroom measures approximately 6'10" x 5'5" (2.08m x 1.65m) and is attractively presented with contemporary tiling, providing a bright and practical facility.

The property benefits from a private covered south facing balcony, providing valuable outdoor space in addition to the communal grounds.

Residents of Free Rodwell House have use of the development's communal indoor swimming pool and fitness suite, providing convenient leisure facilities without having to leave the development. An allocated parking space is also included with the apartment.

Mistley itself is an attractive historic village situated on the southern bank of the River Stour, immediately adjoining the market town of Manningtree. Its riverside position, historic buildings and surviving maltings give the area a distinctive character. Mistley Quay is within easy walking distance of the property and provides access to the attractive Stour Estuary, with riverside walks and open views across the water.

The area around the historic quay is particularly appealing for those who enjoy walking, cycling and the countryside. The village itself provides a selection of everyday amenities, including convenience shopping, cafés, pubs and local services. A local convenience store is approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the property, while a wider range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and professional services can be found in nearby Manningtree. Manningtree's historic High Street is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the property, providing a broader range of independent shops and services, together with supermarkets and other everyday facilities.

A major advantage of the property is its exceptionally convenient location for rail travel, with Mistley railway station only approximately 200 metres from the development, making it easily accessible on foot. Mistley station is served by Greater Anglia services, providing connections towards Manningtree, Colchester and Harwich, with onward connections available to London and other destinations. Greater Anglia currently operates services between Mistley and London Liverpool Street, with trains running up to approximately once an hour on weekdays. Current published information gives an average journey time from London Liverpool Street to Mistley of approximately 1 hour 7 minutes, with the fastest services taking around 1 hour 4 minutes.
The short journey to Manningtree is particularly useful, as Manningtree provides access to the main railway network and fast services towards London Liverpool Street, making the property an attractive proposition for commuters.

From Mistley, Manningtree can be reached in approximately 5 minutes by train, subject to the service. Colchester is approximately 20 to 25 minutes away by rail, while Harwich Town can generally be reached in approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
London Liverpool Street is approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes by the fastest services from Mistley, although journey times and whether a change is required vary according to the timetable and service.
Ipswich is also readily accessible by rail, generally requiring a change depending upon the service, with typical journey times of approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

Mistley is well positioned for access to the wider road network, with connections towards the A137, A120 and A12 providing access to Colchester, Ipswich, Harwich and the surrounding towns and villages.
By road, Manningtree is approximately 5 minutes away, Colchester around 25 to 30 minutes, Harwich around 15 to 20 minutes and Ipswich approximately 35 to 45 minutes, depending upon traffic and the exact destination.
Clacton-on-Sea can generally be reached in approximately 35 to 40 minutes, while Felixstowe is approximately 35 to 45 minutes by road.
For commuters, the property's combination of proximity to Mistley station and access to the regional road network provides considerable flexibility for both rail and car based travel.

Harwich is approximately 15 to 20 minutes away by road, while regular rail services connect Mistley with Harwich Town.
Harwich International Port is within convenient travelling distance and provides ferry and freight connections to continental Europe. For those requiring regular access to the port, the location of the apartment offers a particularly useful combination of rail and road connectivity.

London Stansted Airport is approximately 60 to 70 miles (97 to 113 km) from Mistley by road. A typical journey is around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes outside periods of heavy traffic, with the route generally making use of the A120/A12 and M11 network.
The airport provides extensive domestic and international connections and is therefore a practical option for both business and leisure travel.

Mistley is particularly well known for its historic architecture and connection with the malting industry. The Grade II listed maltings provide a striking backdrop to the village and reflect its importance as a centre of malt production during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The River Stour and Mistley Quay are close by, providing attractive riverside scenery and opportunities for walking and enjoying the surrounding countryside.
The neighbouring town of Manningtree, recognised as one of England's oldest recorded towns, offers a historic High Street, independent businesses, cafés, pubs and restaurants, together with convenient railway connections. The wider Dedham Vale and Stour Valley countryside is also readily accessible, offering an extensive network of footpaths, villages and countryside walks. The area is particularly attractive to those looking for a balance between village life, countryside and convenient transport connections.

Free Rodwell House forms part of the historic maltings heritage of Mistley. The village became an important centre of the malting industry during the nineteenth century, with several of its surviving maltings recognised for their architectural and historic importance. The Grade II listed maltings on School Lane were built for Free Rodwell & Co. between approximately 1896 and 1900, while the wider group of Mistley maltings is recognised by Historic England as one of the best preserved groups of maltings in England.

Entrance Hall: 12'2" x 4'10" (3.71m x 1.47m)
Living/Dining Room: 16'11" x 10'8" (5.16m x 3.25m)
Kitchen: 10'7" x 6'2" (3.23m x 1.88m)
Main Bedroom: 13'6" x 12'4" (4.11m x 3.76m)
Bedroom Two: 10'0" x 7'10" (3.05m x 2.39m)
Bathroom: 6'10" x 5'5" (2.08m x 1.65m)