Property Details: - Type: End of terrace house - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 1
Agent: Churchwood Stanley - Manningtree Phone: 01206 915907
<p>Set along the quiet, characterful stretch of The Chase, this charming period cottage offers a layout that unfolds more generously than its frontage suggests. Behind its traditional exterior sits a home that balances warmth, practicality and a quietly quirky sense of arrival that works beautifully day to day.</p><p>The front door opens (New Road) opens to the kitchen which flows to the dining room, livingroom and conservatory on the ground floor. Parking is found at the rear of the home off Barnfield so if you’re coming by car, that’s the way to go.<br/><br/>The kitchen is thoughtfully arranged and makes excellent use of its footprint. Traditional-style cabinetry sits alongside dark work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, creating a calm, timeless feel that suits the age of the property. There’s generous run-around counter space, good storage and a practical layout that keeps everything close to hand. An opening subtly connects the kitchen back to the dining room, maintaining a sociable flow while still keeping the spaces distinct.<br/><br/>From here, the house flows naturally through to a central dining room, positioned as the heart of the ground floor. This is a space that works just as well for everyday meals as it does for entertaining, with the staircase rising neatly to the first floor without interrupting the room’s balance. Either side of a chimney stack has been opened to allow light to filter through.<br/><br/>The living room, where a brick fireplace and electric mock stove provide an immediate focal point has well judged proportion, allowing the room to feel cosy without being constrained, and natural light from the front window keeps the space bright and welcoming.</p><p>Beyond the living room, the conservatory adds a bright and versatile additional reception area. Glazed to three sides and enjoying views over the garden, it works naturally and adds flexibility as a dining space, reading area or informal sitting room. French doors open directly outside, making this a natural everyday entrance when arriving from the parking area and reinforcing the easy connection between inside and out.<br/></p><p>Upstairs, the first floor is arranged simply and efficiently. The main bedroom sits to the back of the house and is a comfortable double with space for freestanding furniture, while the second bedroom to the rear offers flexibility as a guest room, home office or dressing room. The bathroom is finished in a clean, timeless style, fitted with a full-sized bath and shower over, complete with both rainfall and standard heads, alongside a pedestal basin and WC. A window brings in natural light and ventilation, keeping the space bright and practical.<br/></p><p>Outside, the rear garden stretches away from the house, enclosed and private, with a long, low-maintenance layout that creates a real sense of separation from neighbouring homes. Established planting softens the boundaries, and a timber shed to the rear provides useful storage. At the far end of the garden, gated access leads directly to the off-street parking area, reached via New Road and Barnfield. This is how the house is most naturally approached, allowing residents and visitors to park close by and enter through the garden, while the front of the cottage remains quiet and uncluttered, preserving the character of The Chase.</p><br/>EPC Rating: D
