2 Bedroom Semi Detached House, Cotman Avenue, Lawford, CO11

Set within a practical Lawford position close to Manningtree, 26 Cotman Avenue is a smartly improved semi-detached home offering a flexible two-bedroom layout, driveway parking for three vehicles, a garden-facing sun room and a series of recent upgrades that make the house feel easy to move into.

The accommodation extends to approximately 764 sq ft and is arranged over two floors, with the main bedroom occupying the first floor, while the ground floor includes a versatile second bedroom, giving buyers real options. This makes the house well suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, those working from home or buyers wanting a manageable freehold home without compromising on useful rooms.

The main living room forms the everyday heart of the house. It is long enough to work as both a sitting room and dining area, with space for a table as well as more relaxed seating. The staircase adds a cottage-style feel to the room, while the timber-effect flooring and two-tone wall finish give it a warm, practical backdrop. From here, the layout connects naturally to the kitchen, bathroom, study/second bedroom and sun room, so the room feels central to daily life rather than simply being a separate reception space.

The kitchen has been recently renovated and makes excellent use of its compact footprint. White shaker-style units, timber-effect worktops and bold teal metro tiling give it a fresh, contemporary look, with an induction hob, oven and angled extractor arranged neatly along one side. There is plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge/freezer and useful storage above and below the work surfaces. It is set just off the main living/dining room, keeping it convenient while still giving it its own defined space.

To the rear, the sun room adds an important second sitting area and changes how the house feels day to day. Full-height glazing and Bi-fold doors open directly onto the garden, creating a relaxed garden-facing room that works well as a snug, reading space, pet-friendly area or quiet morning room. The exposed brick feature wall adds warmth and character, while the timber-effect flooring continues the practical finish found through the ground floor.

The second bedroom sits off the living/dining room and gives the property one of its most useful points of flexibility. As a bedroom, it would easily accommodate a double bed, nursery or occasional guest arrangement; as a work-from-home space, it feels particularly well placed.

The ground-floor bathroom has also been recently renovated, with deep teal tiling creating a strong focal point around the bath and shower area. A glazed shower screen, wall-mounted shower, white vanity storage, mirrored cabinet and clean sanitary ware give the room a sharp, modern finish.

Upstairs, the first bedroom is a generous principal room rather than a squeezed loft-style space. The roofline adds shape and character and there is space for a King size bed, bedside furniture and freestanding drawers. Windows to two aspects bring in natural light, while a fitted wardrobe cupboard provides useful storage and also houses the boiler, keeping it neatly tucked away from the main living space.

Outside, the frontage is designed around convenience. A shingled area provides two parking spaces, with a further driveway space to the side, giving parking for three vehicles in total. A side gate leads through to the rear garden, which feels private and established, with a mix of lawn, patio seating, mature shrubs, planted borders and taller screening. The open arrangement, planting and direct connection from the sun room make it a usable and enjoyable outside space.

The property has seen a number of practical improvements during the current ownership, including a renovated kitchen, renovated bathroom, four replacement windows and a new front door fitted in March 2023 with a FENSA certificate. Further useful details include gas central heating, a boiler service dated November 2025, electrics checked in March 2025, FTTP broadband, a boarded and insulated loft, freehold tenure and Council Tax Band B.

Cotman Avenue is well placed for buyers wanting access to Lawford and Manningtree, with local schools, shops, services, countryside walks and Manningtree’s mainline station all part of the wider appeal. For buyers seeking a manageable freehold home with parking, a garden, recent upgrades and a flexible layout, 26 Cotman Avenue offers a particularly practical step into the local market.