2 bed terraced house for sale

High Street, Earls Colne CO6

A distinguished Grade II listed two bedroomed period home occupying a prominent position on Earls Colne’s historic High Street. The original building believed to date from 1585 and forming part of the original Princes Villas, the property reflects the village’s rich heritage and long-standing importance as a prosperous market settlement. Full of character and historical significance, this unique home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Earls Colne’s architectural history in the heart of the village. The welcoming and separate reception hallway gives access to the heavily beamed sitting room with brick feature fireplace and inset wood burner. Beyond this on the ground floor is a separate central dining room with feature fireplace, the light and airy kitchen is well fitted and gives access to the delightful rear garden. The history of this property is further demonstrated by the historic cellar room. To the first floor there are two good size bedrooms and a modern shower room. The rear garden is south facing and provides a good size sunny and secluded space to relax. The property has been well maintained throughout and is in good decorative order. Gas central heating provides a modern convenience amidst the many period features on offer.

Earls Colne.

Earls Colne is one of North Essex’s most desirable historic villages, combining period charm with excellent everyday amenities. Rich in history and dating back to the Domesday Book, the village was once associated with the de Vere family, Earls of Oxford, and retains a wealth of characterful architecture throughout its attractive High Street.

Residents enjoy a thriving community with a range of independent shops, including a Co-op Food store, bakery, pharmacy, post office, cafés, hair salons and local boutiques. Popular village pubs include The Lion, The Essex Golf & Country Club and nearby traditional country inns, offering excellent dining and social opportunities.

Families are particularly drawn to the area for its highly regarded schools, including Earls Colne Primary School, St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School, while excellent secondary schools can be found in nearby Halstead, Coggeshall and Colchester, including Honywood School and The Ramsey Academy.

The village is surrounded by beautiful Essex countryside yet remains highly accessible. The A120 is within easy reach, providing convenient links to Colchester, Braintree, Chelmsford, Stansted Airport and the M11. Rail services are available from Chappel & Wakes Colne and Marks Tey Stations, with regular direct trains to London Liverpool Street, making the village popular with commuters. Earls Colne also benefits from a range of leisure facilities, including Golf & Country Club, sports clubs, walking routes and nearby historic villages, creating an enviable balance between rural living and modern convenience

Entrance Hall

Part glazed entrance door leading to spacious reception hallway Radiator. Stairs to first floor

Sitting Room

Well proportioned sitting room, heavily beamed ceiling and exposed timber framing to the walls. The room is centred on the full height red brick fireplace and hearth with inset wood burner. Two radiators. Attractive Small pane timber sash window to the front elevation

Dining Room

A light and airy central dining room space. Plenty of space for six seater dining room set. Fire place feature with open hearth. Built in storage cupboard. Radiator. Window to rear

Cellar

Doorway leading to the cellar staircase. Good size cellar room, a real historic feature. Originally designed to preserve perishable goods, wine and beer. A genuine wet cellar designed and engineered to breath naturally with the water table

Cloakroom

Downstairs cloakroom. Corner wash hand basin. Low flush WC. Window to side

Kitchen

Good size galley style kitchen, light floods the room from the side picture window and the further window and back exit door. There is a range of base and drawer units in cream, with wood effect worksurfaces. Inset oven with induction hob above, extractor over. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with window above. Space for appliances. Wall mounted Glow worm gas fired combination boiler

Bedroom One

Excellent size room with redbrick fireplace feature. Built in storage cupboards. Small pane sash window. Radiator. Exposed beam detailing

Bedroom Two

Small pane sash window to the rear. Built in wardrobe. Radiator

Shower Room

Small pane sash window to the front. Shower cubicle with wall mounted Triton thermostatically controlled shower. Low flush WC. Vanity wash hand basin unit

Outside Front

To the front there is a raised plinth with wrought iron rails, the stone steps and wrought iron side rails lead from the high street to the front door

Outside Rear

To the rear side there is a paved area and outside storage shed, side access gate. Directly behind the property there is a good size south facing garden with mature shrub borders, towards the top boundary the garden turns to the right where there is an outside shed and paved patio. A true oasis of quiet and relaxation yet close to the heart of Earls Colne