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For Sale:  West Cottage, Rowhedge

£475,000   

Reason for sale:- Downsizing

Detached 5 bed house in the quaint riverside village of Rowhedge which is 3 miles from the historic Colchester town centre and 10 minutes to the main line London to Liverpool Street station. This area has relatively low house prices at the moment but when reality finally kicks in who can predict what will happen.  Colchester which is the main town is a very nice place to live and is only one hour from London Liverpool Street (The city) by train.  It is also only about 50 minutes from Stratford (where the 2012 Olympics will be centred.)  Many seaside beaches are in easy reach of Colchester. Frinton, Walton, Mersea Island Aldeburgh and Southwold to mention a few seaside towns to visit.

 

Living in London?  Why not go for a lifestyle transplant and live in the country? You will still be able to work in London if you really want to! So put your life in order.

 

Very convenient location:

  • Just 3 minutes walk down the hill to the river.
  • One 9 hole and Two 18 hole golf courses within 6 mile radius.
  • 4 minutes walk to the Post Office, shops and local Co-op.
  • 4 minutes  walk to the local primary school.
  • 1 minute to the bus stop.
  • 3 minutes walk to riverside walks along the marshes
  • 10 minutes walk to the John Brunning country walk along the famous Roman River estuary.
  • Plenty of wild life to see and all within easy reach of London.
  • 2 Miles to Tesco superstore and B&Q superstore.
  • 3 miles to Colchester town centre.
  • 10 minutes walk to freshwater fishing.
  • Corner plot.
  • 3 miles from the University of Essex
  • Three minutes walk to the local community centre and sports hall.
  • Yacht moorings for rent within 300 yards.

 


 Rowhedge Waterfront


Rowhedge is a very quaint riverside village which is only 3 miles from Colchester town centre and just 10 minutes drive to the mainline station to London Liverpool Street. (Journey time 55 minutes)

There is a 12 million pounds tidal defense barrier to protect the properties along the waterfront but this property is up the hill and out of the potential flood zone so is ideally situated to take advantage of the riverside life.

Lliving here one can enjoy a country life but within easy reach of lively town life and entertainment of which Colchester is famous. There are a wide variety of restaurants and eating places to choose from. There is also a thriving music scene with many local bands.

The location provides facilities for Sailing, Rowing and Canoeing as well as saltwater and freshwater fishing.  Winter fish being mainly cod and whiting.  Although flat fish can be found in the river as can eels.

Nearby Wivenhoe has a sailing club with facilities for leisure sailing as well as a very good racing season from April till December.  30 minutes drive away is Brightlingsea which boasts a Yacht club and a Sailing club which has been host to several world champion sailors.

The seaside towns of Frinton, Walton and Clacton are less than an hours drive away.  And also the quaint old world seaside towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh are roughly 1 hours drive away up the famous A12.  Mersea island with it's Yacht Clubs and and beaches are 20 minutes drive away.

The property offers room for expansion.

Measurements are approximate, viewing recommended.

 

  • Garage
  • Drive parking space for 3 cars and a Boat/Caravan
  • opportunity to make  the drive longer with more parking space if required.
  • 3 sheds
  • 17ft 6in kitchen/breakfast room
  • Utility room with sink/drainer plus double under cupboards and room for Tumble dryer and Washing machine with work surface over and room for coats.
  • Bedroom 1 12 x 14ft
  • Bedroom 2  13ft 9" x 7ft 5"
  • Bedroom 3  8ft 3" x 7ft 9" and 6ft 10" x 6ft 6"(Two rooms with adjoining door)
  • Bedroom 4   7ft 8  x  10ft
  • Bedroom 5  7ft 8" x 10ft 6"
  • Dining room 10 x 14ft
  • Lounge 11 x 16ft
  • Near to rentable boat moorings
  • Inglenook fireplace in lounge, with wood burner 
  • Enclosed Porch with coat hanging space and shoe rack space 3ft 6" x 5ft 8"
  • Shower room
  • Bathroom
  • Hence asking price £475,000
  • Telephone 01206 728464
  • email xyz@rowhedge.com

 


West Cottage, Rowhedge

 

Inglenook fireplace

 


Morning sunshine in the Kitchen

 


Lion quay with the riverside Anchor Public House in the background

 


Moorings

 


View across to Wivenhoe

 


Tranquil Rowhedge riverside