Maldon Road, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5

A delightful three-bedroom period cottage situated on a corner plot, offering gated parking, a double garage, a private garden, and rear views over picturesque farmland.

Heathside Cottage is a charming period property nestled on a generous corner plot with a private rear garden. Upon entering through the front door, you are welcomed by an entrance lobby that leads into the dining room. This delightful reception area provides ample space for a family-sized dining table, making it perfect for entertaining. A large inglenook fireplace with a working log burner ensures heat radiates throughout the house.

Adjacent to the dining room, the kitchen is equipped with well-built units, an oak worktop, and a butler-style sink. A boot room off the kitchen offers convenient access to the rear patio. The living room, featuring an exposed chimney breast with another log burner, provides a warm and relaxing environment. From the rear hall, stairs lead up to the first floor, and within the hall, you'll find a useful pantry and access to the bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a quality suite that matches the property's style, including a roll-top bath.

On the first floor, the large principal bedroom features exposed timbers, fitted wardrobes, and an en-suite shower. The second bedroom, another spacious double with fitted wardrobes, also has access to the en-suite shower.

The second floor, accessible from the landing, includes a versatile bedroom/hobby room with a cupboard and views over open farmland.

Heathside Cottage enjoys a beautifully manicured corner plot with complete privacy to the rear. The property is approached from Maldon Road, offering ample parking behind secure gates that open onto a shingled drive. Thoughtfully placed hedging provides excellent screening, with two secure gates leading into the front and rear gardens. The double garage, accessible from the driveway, includes light and power.

The front garden is mainly lawn, set behind hedging, while the rear garden offers a private, serene space. Upon entering through the secure gate from the drive, you are greeted by a small lawn area in front of a covered seating area. Raised beds line the rear boundary, and a patio wraps around the house, perfect for alfresco dining and enjoying the lovely scenery. An external toilet adds convenience to this outdoor space.

Location

Tiptree is a village in the English county of Essex, situated 10 miles south-west of Colchester and around 50 miles northeast of London. Surrounding villages include Messing, Tolleshunt Knights, Tolleshunt Major, Layer Marney, Inworth, Birch, Great Braxted, Great Totham and Little Totham.

Tiptree has four primary schools as well as secondary and sixth form education. The region boasts a significant number of colleges, nurseries and wellrenowned private schools within easy reach. Some of the country’s leading grammar schools are located in Colchester and Chelmsford There are comprehensive amenities including supermarkets, banks, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants.

The preserves company Wilkin and Sons, whose products use the village name “Tiptree Jams” as part of their brand, are located in the village. The
nearest railway station is Kelvedon on the main Norwich to London Liverpool Street line. Tiptree is also close to the main A12 trunk road which passes through Essex. Bus services link the village to surrounding towns