2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Chappel Road, Colchester CO6

Brought to you by Mark Quinn Properties - An exceptional semi - detached two bedroomed cottage set back from the road in the sought-after village of Great Tey. This delightful character home has been improved by the present owners and offers superb accommodation complimented by a large and sunny rear garden. You enter the property into a welcoming and separate reception hallway. There is a great size and well-proportioned lounge with feature bay window and the focus point of a fitted log burner. The downstairs bathroom has been completely refitted with a contemporary bathroom suite and slate tiling. The kitchen is well fitted with a central butler style sink and cottage look units, a large picture window overlooks the lovely rear garden. Continuing through the ground floor there is a separate dining room with feature tiled fireplace. To the second floor there are two good size bedrooms with the original cast iron fireplace to the Master Bedroom.

Outside Front. The property is approached from the roadway by a convenient pathway to the garden entrance gate.

Outside Rear. To there rear there is a generous and sunny garden. This excellent space provides a large area for seating and summer barbeques. Beyond this there is still a large proportion of secluded and versatile garden space.

Great Tey Summary.

Great Tey is one of North Essex's most sought-after villages, offering an enviable combination of picturesque countryside, excellent transport connections and a genuine sense of community. Ideally positioned between Colchester and Coggeshall, the village provides a great village vibe whilst remaining exceptionally convenient for commuters, with the A12 just a few minutes away and Marks Tey railway station approximately 2 miles from the village.

The heart of Great Tey centres around the beautiful St Barnabas Church, a striking Norman church dating back over 900 years. Its attractive churchyard is a focal point for village life and hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the much-loved Pop-Up Cream Teas, held on three Sundays each July, where residents and visitors enjoy homemade cakes, cream teas and refreshments in a wonderfully relaxed setting.

Adjacent to the church is the well-used Great Tey Village Hall, home to numerous clubs, fitness classes, community groups and social events, reflecting the strong village spirit that makes Great Tey such a welcoming place to live.

The village is also home to the popular The Chequers, a traditional country pub renowned for its excellent food, welcoming atmosphere and attractive beer terrace. It remains a favourite meeting place for residents and visitors alike.

Community life is one of Great Tey's greatest strengths. Throughout the year residents organise numerous events, with the highlight being the Great Tey Village Fayre, held every two years. This traditional village celebration attracts families from across the surrounding area and features entertainment, local stalls, crafts, food, live music and activities for all ages, perfectly capturing the friendly atmosphere that defines village life.

Education

Families are particularly well catered for, with the highly regarded Great Tey Church of England Primary School located within the village itself. Other nearby primary schools include St Andrew's C of E Primary Academy, Marks Tey and primary schools in neighbouring Coggeshall and Chappel.

Secondary education is also excellent, with Honywood School in Coggeshall approximately 3 miles away, while Colchester offers a superb choice of highly regarded state and grammar schools including The Stanway School, St Helena School, Colchester Royal Grammar School and **Colchester County High School for Girls>.

Transport Connections

Great Tey is exceptionally well connected. Marks Tey Railway Station offers regular Greater Anglia services to London Liverpool Street, with the fastest journeys taking approximately 50 minutes, making the village an ideal choice for London commuters.

Road links are equally impressive, with easy access to the A12, connecting Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich and the M25.

Public transport is excellent, with regular bus services linking Great Tey with Colchester, Coggeshall, Braintree and Chelmsford. Marks Tey also benefits from the First Essex Airlink X20 service, providing direct connections to London Stansted Airport approximately every hour, with journey times of around 40 minutes, making both business and leisure travel remarkably convenient.

Combining outstanding connectivity, highly regarded schools, beautiful countryside and a warm, active community, Great Tey continues to be recognised as a very desirable village

Entrance Hall

Reception porch with diamond tiled step to half glazed entrance door. The separate hallway gives access to the sitting room and also conveniently the dining room to the rear of the property

Sitting Room

A light and airy room with square bay window overlooking the garden, the picture rail detailing adds character along with the red brick feature fireplace with inset wood burner and oak mantelpiece. Electric wall mounted radiator

Bathroom

The downstairs bathroom has been refitted to a high standard. Fully tiled walls and floor in slate styling. Panel enclosed bath with shower over. Contemporary free standing vanity unit and wash hand basin. Low flush WC. Window to side

Kitchen

Central Cottage style kitchen with range of sage painted units and inset butler style sink. Good range of base units with wooden block worksurfaces above. Inset ceramic hob with oven below and extractor above. There is plenty of space for a washing machine and then dishwasher. Picture window overlooking the rear garden

Dining Room

A versatile space with space for a table and chairs. There is a built - in bar / utility space with shelving above, great use of the space. The room also enjoys a character inset fireplace. Wall mounted electric radiator

Stairs To First Floor

Master Bedroom

Window to side. Built in wardrobes. Electric wall mounted radiator

Bedroom Two

Window to side. Wall mounted electric radiator

Outside Front

The property is approached from the roadway by a convenient pathway to the garden entrance gate

Outside Rear

To the rear there is a generous and sunny garden. This excellent space provides a large area for seating and summer barbeques. Beyond this there is still a large proportion of secluded and versatile space. Brick built shed. Separate timber shed