The Green, Mistley, CO11

Welcome to this truly unique Grade II listed Georgian end-of-terrace cottage, located on The Green in Mistley - a highly coveted area steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty. This charming three-bedroom home blends period elegance with contemporary living, making it the ideal sanctuary for professionals and families alike, especially those seeking character and proximity to nature.

As you step through the traditional glazed entrance door, you’re welcomed into a character-rich living room that radiates warmth and sophistication. Stripped wood flooring and a beautiful wrought-iron fireplace with a stone hearth take center stage, all bathed in natural light from the sash window, which overlooks the verdant green in front. This south-facing room is perfect for enjoying the serenity and views of the surrounding landscape.

At the rear, the open-plan kitchen and dining room are both stylish and practical. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed, featuring an island with soft-closing drawers and integrated appliances, including an AGA, perfect for those who love to cook. Full-height French doors open to the secluded, brick-walled courtyard garden—a serene outdoor space with built-in seating, ideal for morning coffees or evening relaxation.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a peaceful retreat, offering a view of The Green through its sash window, complete with charming shutters. The room also features a period fireplace and full-height wardrobes, blending practicality with historical charm. The two additional double bedrooms, equally impressive with period features and garden views, are spacious and versatile, providing room for guests, a home office, or a growing family. A modern family bathroom, tiled in elegant travertine, offers both a luxurious bath and a sleek shower, catering to all your needs.

Outside, the red-brick walled garden provides a tranquil, low-maintenance space with stylish paving and a timber shed, ideal for storing gardening tools or bikes. The setting of this home is just as exceptional as the property itself. Living on The Green offers unrivaled access to the scenic Stour Estuary and the nearby woodlands, making it a dream for those who enjoy sailing, birdwatching, or countryside walks. With Mistley train station just a short walk away, you’re perfectly positioned for commuting to London or exploring nearby towns such as Colchester and Ipswich.

Mistley is renowned for its Georgian architecture and rich history, with the iconic Mistley Towers designed by Robert Adam standing as a testament to the village's cultural heritage. Whether you’re dining at the famous Mistley Thorn restaurant, browsing the charming local shops, or taking a leisurely walk along the Essex Way, you’ll fall in love with the idyllic charm and convenience this area has to offer.

This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a picturesque setting, offering a blend of timeless elegance and modern-day luxury.

Entrance hall

2.22m x 1.3m

The entrance hall is a approached from the outside through a glazed wood framed door and has red and black quarry tiling underfoot. Carpeted stairs lead you up to the first floor and a stripped wood door on your left hand side leads you into the character rich living room.

Living room

4.01m x 3.98m

The wonderfully rustic living room is up next featuring stripped wood flooring underfoot and a sash window to the front elevation. This delightful room has a southerly aspect flooded with natural light centered around a wrought iron fire fireplace with stone hearth.

Kitchen

3.98m x 5.4m

Next, as we proceed to the rear of the home we encounter the spacious kitchen / dining room centered around a molded Island with soft closing drawers and plumbing for a dishwasher beneath. A sink is moulded here into the works surface. There are further storage solutions found beneath beneath the work surface on the perimeter with tile splashback over. Space is provided for a tall standing fridge / freezer and there is a larder cupboard with retractable shelving. An AGA is present as is an electric oven and grill under the counter beneath a three ring induction hob. Plenty of space is provided for a dining table with built-in L-shaped seating to the corner adjacent to full height glazed French doors that take you to the Courtyard garden. An opening beckons you to the utility / study at the rear of the home. Here you can also access the cellar beneath the home.

Utility Room / study

4.3m x 1.95m

The utility room at the rear of the home is a versatile space with part vaulted ceiling and exposed beam work. There is stripped timber flooring underfoot and two windows to the side elevation. Here plumbing is available for a sink and under the counter for a washing machine. There are full height storage and eye level cupboards, a personal door Leading outside and this versatile space is currently set up as a study.

Wc

1.22m x 0.66m

The essential ground floor cloakroom has stripped wood flooring, WC and an extractor fan.

Landing

2.23m x 0.85m

The carpeted landing provides you access to the three first floor bedrooms and to the family bathroom. It has a double fronted shelved storage cupboard and a hatch in the ceiling provides you access to the loft.

First Bedroom

3.99m x 2.54m

The light filled first carpeted bedroom is feature rich having a wood frame sash window with shutters to the front elevation overlooking the Green, ornate period wrought iron fireplace with stone hearth and a range of full height wardrobes.

Second Bedroom

4.02m x 2.67m

The second carpeted double bedroom has a generous footprint similar to the first and also features a central wrought iron period fireplace with brick hearth, sash window with fitted shutters to the rear of elevation and a full height integral wardrobe cupboard.

Third Bedroom

3.54m x 2.15m

The third carpeted double bedroom is found at the rear of the home featuring a sash window framing a pleasant outlook towards the Suffolk coastline with fitted shutters.

Family Bathroom

2.14m x 2.21m

The modern family bathroom has travertine tiling to the walls and further tiling underfoot. It includes a panel bath with pivoting shower screen and thermostatic shower tap over. There is a large vanity sink here, WC, heated towel rail and and an opaque glazed window to the side elevation.

Rear Garden

The red brick walled rear garden is a secluded retreat. Half paved and half laid to shingle with built in timber bench seating to the rear. The garden has a gate to the side leading out and a useful Timber shed at the rear.

Parking - On street

Parking at the side of the home is on street. The sellers have a 'no parking sign' on the outside of their walled garden which keeps the area clear.