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This beautifully presented four-bedroom, semi-detached cottage is situated on a peaceful country lane to the east of Colchester, in the highly sought-after village of Elmstead Market. Thoughtfully extended to the rear and side, this well-proportioned family home seamlessly blends character with modern living.
Upon entry, a solid oak door with elegant Jim Lawrence door furniture opens into a spacious entrance hall, featuring a striking twisting staircase leading to the first floor. The heart of the home is the generous kitchen/breakfast room—perfect for entertaining—which flows effortlessly onto a large patio, ideal for alfresco dining during the warmer months. The ground floor is predominantly laid with Yorkshire stone tiles, benefitting from underfloor heating, while the inviting lounge offers a cosy retreat with its charming log burner. A convenient cloakroom and a well-appointed utility room complete the ground floor.
The first floor boasts four well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with a Juliet balcony and a spacious en-suite. A contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Externally, the property enjoys an extensive shingle driveway providing off-road parking for at least four vehicles, leading to a single garage. A beautifully crafted solid oak porch enhances the frontage, while gated side access leads to the impressive rear garden. Extending over 100 feet, the outdoor space features established borders, vegetable patches, a large patio, and a potting shed.
Elmstead Market is a charming village in the Tendring district of Essex, located just 1.8 miles northeast of Wivenhoe and 3.7 miles east of Colchester. The village offers a range of local amenities, including a convenience store, restaurants, and a highly regarded nursery and primary school. Well-positioned for access to the A133, the village previously served as a main route to Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, and Harwich before the construction of the A120, which now bypasses Colchester and Elmstead Market, significantly reducing through traffic.
This exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and well-appointed family home in a desirable village setting.

AGENT NOTE-
Local Authority - Colchester Borough Council.
Broadband Availability - Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - February 2025
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by O2 with likely voice and limited data indoor coverage. EE and VODAFONE have limited voice and data indoor coverage. THREE has no voice and data indoor coverage. O2, THREE, VODAFONE AND EE all have likely voice and data outdoor coverage (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) January 2025
Utilities - Mains Electric / Mains Gas Heating / Mains Water /Mains Sewerage.
Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick.
Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map - checked February 2025 - The property is at a Very Low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked February 2025 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to current laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.