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3 bed Detached property

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Listed Jul 16, 2025
£500,000
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£58,000 Jul 31, 1998

Description

""Lapwing Cottage" is delightful extended period cottage in a village location a short distance from Frinton on Sea, offering gardens of approximately 0.33 of an acre with an attractive blend of living accommodation.

The entrance door in the extension leads to an entrance hall with wooden flooring and underfloor heating, a double cupboard houses the gas central heating boiler and hot water tank, and there is a double glazed window to the front.

The large lounge also has underfloor heating, a feature fireplace with tiled insets, bi fold doors leading to the terraced garden and opens in turn to the dining room which has wooden flooring, double glazed window to the side, exposed beams, shelving and a built in storage cupboard.

The kitchen breakfast has a rooflight window, a further entrance door and window to the front.

The kitchen is a country cottage style with wooden work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under and double glazed windows to the rear and side.

A door from the kitchen leads to the bathroom with a freestanding bath, vanity wash hand basin and there is a separate cloakroom with WC and a utility area with a double glazed window to the front.

The sitting room has a fireplace and log burner, an understairs cupboard, door and stairs to the first floor and there is also a third entrance door to the original property with stained glass windows.

On the first floor of the original cottage there is a study area with a double glazed window to the front and a door which leads to a double bedroom with original floorboards and a double glazed window to the rear. The extension has underfloor heating throughout and a principal bedroom with a double glazed window to the rear overlooking the pond and garden and also features a dressing area walk in wardrobe and in turn an en suite shower room comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, underfloor heating and a double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom two also has a double glazed window to the rear overlooking the pond and rear garden. Also, in the extension there is a stylish bathroom with rolltop bath, WC and bespoke wash hand basin with a double glazed window to the rear and underfloor heating.

The original part of the cottage was once known as The Shack and we understand dates back to 1810 and is timber framed.

Outside
The property enjoys a delightful plot of approximately 0.33 of an acre with a shingle in out driveway to the front leading to a detached garage workshop with power and light connected.

To the rear of the property there is a paved patio terrace and pergola seating area with the remainder of the garden being laid to lawn with various shrubs and bushes. There are also two ornamental ponds and there is a further shed for storage. To the rear of the garden there is a vegetable plot with blackcurrant and raspberry shrubs and fruit trees including cherry, apple, plum, greengage and pears.

To the rear of the garden there is gated access to a lane which has a right of way which would be perfect for storing a boat, caravan or camper van.


Location

The property is situated in a pleasant village location to the east of Colchester a short distance from Frinton on Sea and its bustling Connaught Avenue, wonderful greensward and sandy beaches.

Within the village there are two public houses and the neighbouring village of Kirby Cross has rail links to Colchester city and London s Liverpool Street Station.

There is a primary and secondary schooling nearby and shopping facilities for day to day needs. For boating enthusiasts Titchmarsh Marina is also a short distance away.

Directions

Please use postcode CO13 0EG for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band B EPC Rating F
Services We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. There is also full fibre broadband.
Tenure Freehold
Our ref COL250280"

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Nearby Schools
Kirby Primary Academy
0.7mi
Hamford Primary Academy
1.4mi
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School
1.6mi
Tendring Technology College
1.7mi
St Philomena's School
1.9mi
Nearby Stations
Kirby Cross Station
0.9mi
Frinton-On-Sea Station
1.6mi
Walton-on-the-Naze Station
2.2mi
Thorpe-le-Soken Station
2.4mi
Weeley Station
4.3mi
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