72 Colchester Road, St. Osyth, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 8HB

72 Colchester Road, St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8HB Guide Price £500,000 to £ 525,000 A beautifully restored three double bedroom Grade II listed detached home, which has undergone a full program of renovations. | En-suite to Master Bedroom | Heated Swimming Pool | Enclosed Vegetable Garden | Three reception Rooms | Contemporary Kitchen/Family Room | Ample Off Road Parking. "We all fell instantly in love with the house as soon as we saw it," say the current owners of this stunning Grade II listed property. "We loved the traditional features and the open plan reception rooms that give a feeling of space while remaining cosy. The view to the front of the house is the of the ancient trees and grounds of St Osyth Priory Park, so you can see deer walking by the kitchen window as the sun sets over the fields." The property has proved to be not only picturesque but also the perfect family home. "We have spent twelve wonderful years at Ivy Cottage," say the owners, "our daughter enjoying her teenage years here," say the owners. "The original 15th century cottage has since been refurbished and extended, retaining many superb period features such as beautiful exposed timbers and open fireplaces to complement newer additions such as the stunning contemporary kitchen with its solid oak units and marble worktops. We built a stylish extension with a beautiful lead roof across the back of the house, and a breakfast room extension onto the kitchen, all in keeping with the design of the original house whilst bringing plenty of natural light into the spacious rooms. We have improved the property over the years with wooden floors and new contemporary bathrooms, too. This is a unique and very special home; truly we have been the custodians and have always felt grateful for living here." Outside, the property has had much love and care lavished upon it, too. "We planted a beautiful Zen garden by the Japanese Pond," say the owners, "and have spent many wonderful hours planting vegetables in the walled allotment patch. The garden is well established with lovely trees, bushes and many perennials, and also boasts a lovely paved patio dining area with a wooden pergola covered with grape vine and creeping vines that blossom in spring. Pretty lights lead to the outdoor heated swimming pool, in a private area that is separated by well tended bushes on the right hand side of the property at the back of the garden. The garden enjoys sunshine all day long, reaching the last part of the garden at sunset." "We love seeing the deer outside the kitchen window from the priory grounds, and being able to walk for miles right from the doorstep." "I am now living in London and soon to move overseas for my work, so sadly no longer will be based in Essex and need to pass this special house onto the next custodians, with all its history, charm, and happy atmosphere." "Our favourite room is the bright open reception room downstairs. It is such a delight just sitting on an armchair in front of the log burner in wintertime, overlooking the garden, or hosting relaxed dinners with friends and family." "We have spent many cosy winter evenings by the open fire, as well as summer afternoons in the beautiful garden, enjoying barbecues, swimming in the pool, and sunsets." LOCATION The property occupies an enviable position within the historical coastal village of St Osyth which is an English village and civil parish in the Tendring District of north-east Essex, about 12 miles (19.3 km) south-east of Colchester, which lies between the towns of Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester off of the B1027. The location is popular with the holiday maker and water sports enthusiasts. The village itself offers an interesting varied range of shopping facilities for day to day needs, public houses, chemist and takeaways. St Osyth's Abbey is right on the doorstep just a mile or so away (originally and still commonly known as St Osyth's Priory) was a house of Augustinian canons in the parish of St Osyth (then named Chich) in Essex. The gatehouse, dating from the late 15th century, is the most significant remnant of the original monastic structures still standing, once reputed to be one of the largest monasteries in Essex. Clacton town offers a further range of varied shopping facilities and has rail links to the London Liverpool Street with the neighbouring village of Great Bentley also offering a mainline railway station. 60 Caelum Drive, Colchester, www.fineandcountry.com Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential Essex, CO2 8FP 01206 878155 buyers/tenants are advised to recheck the measurements [email protected] m .

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