Mistley High Street

A beautiful Georgian home that retains many of its original features in the desirable waterside village of Mistley.

The Property - Upon entering through the front door, you're welcomed by a beautifully characterful wooden staircase, restored historic panelling and original hardwood floors, setting the tone for this period home. The living room, located on the ground floor, boasts sweeping views over the rear garden and towards the serene river, while the front aspect offers picturesque scenes of Mistley's charming high street and its quaint properties. Natural light pours into the room through dual-aspect wooden sash windows, creating a bright and airy space. The living room features an open fireplace, perfect for cosy evenings, complemented by the stunning original wooden flooring that adds warmth and authenticity.

Heading downstairs to the garden level, you will find a spacious bathroom equipped with a bath, shower, low-level WC, and basin. Just a few steps further, you'll enter the heart of the home—a versatile kitchen/dining area or second reception room. This inviting space is filled with character, featuring a large inglenook fireplace, paved flooring, and classic panelled walls. The garden can be accessed directly from this room through the rear porch. The kitchen itself is well-equipped and finished in a timeless shaker style, with wooden worktops and tiled flooring, creating the perfect blend of practicality and charm.

Ascending to the second floor, you’ll discover the spacious principal bedroom, which retains its charming period features. This dual-aspect suite enjoys peaceful views, providing a tranquil retreat. The bedroom also benefits from an ensuite toilet and basin, with the possibility of adding a shower, subject to the usual permissions.

On the top floor, there is a further character-filled bedroom, privately tucked away—perfect for guests or as a serene, quiet space, full of charm.

The Outside - The outdoor space boasts a charming and well-maintained garden, adding to the property’s overall appeal.
A delightful garden pathway, framed by lush bushes and vibrant flowers, leads to a back gate, where a plant-covered arch provides a picturesque touch.
The garden is designed to make the most of the sunlight throughout the day, while a brick-laid patio offers a perfect spot for outdoor dining and relaxation.
A shed near the back gate provides convenient space for storage.

The Area - 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
Council Tax: Tendering Band C
Conservation area: Mistley and Manningtree
Construction: Brick
Mains: water, gas, sewerage and electricity
Seller Position: No onward chain

Grade Two Listed: MISTLEY HIGH STREET TM 1131 (north side) - 10/233 Nos. 1-6 and 8-9 and return of Swan House 17.11.66 q.v. 10/234 - GV II - A terrace of 8 cottages. C18 for Richard Rigby with later alterations and additions. Painted and red brick faced, Nos. 6 and 8 plastered as is the return of Swan House. Red tiled roof, the pitch changing between Nos. 5 and 6. 4 ridge and one rear red brick chimney stacks. 2 storeys and attics. 10 flat headed dormers. Central band Nos. 1 to 5. 11 window range of mainly small paned vertically sliding sashes but some with glazing bars. No. 1 has a C19 2 storey bay, No. 2 a tripartite ground floor window, No. 5 a small paned shop window with end pilasters, fascia and canopy, No. 8 a ground floor bay. The doorways are paired with pilasters, friezes and flat canopies with the exception of Nos. 8 and 9 where they are set to left and right respectively and have segmental heads. Some original 6 panelled doors remain. Part of the village built by Richard Rigby late C18. q.v. 3/227.
Listing NGR: TM