Mistley, Manningtree

Occupying an enviable Quayside position overlooking the River stour in the sought after village of Mistley, this stunning Georgian home perfectly combines period features with contemporary design. With a studio as well as off street parking, this beautiful home offers exceptional living spaces configured over 4 floors.

The Property - A farmhouse style kitchen is placed to the front of the property on the garden level, with cream cabinetry and wooden worktops. Bricked flooring runs underfoot with a large Aga and exposed beams completing the contemporary farmhouse style. The adjoining room is an open plan dining space with a door leading onto the garden creating a truly stunning entertaining space with a seamless indoor/out door flow. A guest cloakroom WC completes the offerings of this floor.

Ascending the stairs you will find yourself on the ground floor. Here you will find a stunning living space with a central feature fireplace, tasteful decor and floorboards underfoot. A bedroom sits adjacent featuring original sash windows although the current owners are using this as a snug space.

Two beautiful light and airy double bedrooms occupy the first floor. The principal bedroom also boasts an ensuite bathroom with walk in shower.

A spacious, expertly designed and meticulously executed bathroom lies on the top floor. A contemporary loft style room, the bathroom is bursting with character whilst maintaining a practical but luxurious feel.

The Outside - Basking in sunshine throughout the day and with stone paving underfoot, this easy to maintain courtyard garden provides the perfect space to entertain friends or family in the summer months. An outbuilding studio extending to 20 ft sits at one end and provides ample opportunity for further living accommodation, guest quarters, a working from home office space or, as the current owners are currently using it, a versatile studio space.

A gate at the foot of the garden leads directly to the Quay which has been a trading port for many centuries. From the 18th Century the Quay was the embarkation point for ships taking grain to London, whilst today, historical weatherboard buildings house artists’ workshops and a tea shop.

The Area - This property occupies a prominent position on the picturesque Mistley High Street. Mistley is a village that joins Manningtree, Britain's smallest town. The area is well renowned for its beautiful waterside location, far-reaching estuary views, excellent local amenities, and vibrant community. Fresh fish is supplied to local residents weekly and the high street has a number of its own well regarded establishments including the award winning restaurant, The Mistley Thorn and the Mistley Kitchen Shop which hosts regular cookery workshops as well as selling fine wines and locally sourced produce and provisions.

A short walk along the riverside Walls and you will be in Manningtree. With an array of quaint cafes, wine bars and restaurants: the local amenities are plentiful. The popular wood fired pizzeria Lucca stands alongside, The Moghul Indian restaurant, Estuary Wine Bar, with its esteemed live music events, Manningtree Arts cafe with regular literary events and a quaint Mexican cafe called Maiz to name a few. There is also a sailing club, art gallery, library, theatre and both vintage and modern lifestyle shops.

Local schools are plentiful, with numerous well regarded primary and secondary schools within a 5 minute drive of the property and many others only slightly farther afield including both grammar schools, in Colchester, which can be easily reached via bus route or train.

Transport links are excellent. A few minutes walk from the property is Mistley rail station where you can be in London Liverpool Street in approximately 65 minutes. Manningtree also has a rail station and there is good access to the A12 and A120.

Mistley is also perfectly placed to explore Constable Country and the other lovely surrounding villages.

Further Information - Tenure- Freehold
Property Construction - Brick façade, Timber frame
Gas, Water, sewage and Electricity Mains
Council - Tendring
Council Band - Tendring Band D
Seller position - needs to find an onward purchase