3 Bedroom Detached House, Harwich Road, Mistley, CO11

Discover the potential of this three-bedroom detached house on Harwich Road in Mistley, CO11. This home offers a unique opportunity to create your dream living space. With its classic architectural features and spacious layout, it’s perfect for families, first-time buyers, and those looking to put their personal stamp on a property in a peaceful village setting.


Approached via a striking red brick arched vestibule porch with decorative black and white mosaic floor tiling, the entrance hall sets the tone for the character found throughout the home. Full-height glazed doors with stained glass decoration welcome you, and carpeted stairs lead up to the first floor. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all accessible from this central hub, creating a harmonious flow around the ground floor spaces.

The living room, featuring a large curved bay window, benefits from a westerly aspect that bathes the space in natural light. A central feature fireplace with an inset electric fire adds a cozy touch, and internal glazed French doors open into the spacious dining room. This room, with its own bay window, offers views of the lush green rear garden, providing an ideal setting for family meals and gatherings.

The kitchen is practical and ready for modernization, equipped with base level cupboards, drawers, a roll top work surface, and matching wall-mounted cabinets. There is ample space for a cooker, tall fridge/freezer, and under-counter plumbing for a washing machine. The kitchen also houses a modern wall-mounted gas fire boiler, installed in 2020. A double bowl stainless steel sink sits beneath a window to the side elevation. An internal door leads to a lobby connecting the garden and the ground floor cloakroom.

Upstairs, the galleried landing, carpeted and featuring a window to the side, provides access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The first bedroom, located at the front of the house, boasts a curved bay window, offering a bright and airy space. The second double bedroom, with a large window overlooking the rear garden, and the third bedroom, which includes a shelved airing cupboard and a window to the side, complete the upper level.

The outdoor spaces of this property are equally impressive. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with low-level fencing and flower borders framing the driveway, which offers parking for three vehicles and leads to a detached garage with double doors, light, and power. The expansive rear garden, measuring approximately 80 feet, begins with a large lawn bordered by panel fencing and includes a pergola with a seating area, a raised vegetable plot, and various outbuildings. A generous summerhouse with light and power, adjacent store, shed, and timber store provide ample space for storage and hobbies.

Located within Mistley Village, this home is part of the vibrant Parish of Mistley, Manningtree, and Lawford. It offers easy access to the scenic Stour Estuary, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The property is within walking distance of Mistley train station, providing a convenient commute to London in just over an hour. The nearby A120 and A12 offer excellent road connections to Colchester, Ipswich, and beyond.

Manningtree, with its array of restaurants, pubs, cafes, doctors, dentists, and retail shops along the High Street, is just a short distance away. The village itself is home to charming local amenities, including the Mistley Quay Cafe and the renowned Thorn Hotel.