Summary - 162 HIGH STREET KELVEDON COLCHESTER CO5 9JD
2 bed 1 bath Character Property
Character filled two‑bed home with private garden and strong commuter links.
- Grade II listed cottage with many original features
- Compact interior: approximately 463 sq ft, small room sizes
- Two bedrooms, one ground‑floor bathroom
- Stunning enclosed rear garden with summerhouse and shed
- Electric storage heating; some single glazing, may need upgrades
- Vendor prepaid six months parking; ongoing fee £220 + VAT/year
- Freehold tenure; listed status will complicate alterations
- Excellent commuter links to London Liverpool Street
An appealing Grade II listed semi‑detached cottage on Kelvedon High Street, offered freehold with a wealth of period character. Exposed beams, sash windows and a feature fireplace give the house genuine charm, while the enclosed rear garden and summerhouse extend living outdoors in privacy. At about 463 sq ft the layout is compact and efficient, suited to a first home or a buy‑to‑let purchase.
Buyers should note the property’s listed status — helpful for character but likely to restrict alterations and add complexity and cost to any work. Heating is by electric storage heaters and some windows are single glazed, so upgrades may be advisable for comfort and running costs. The interior would benefit from modernisation in places to meet contemporary expectations.
Practical advantages include excellent commuter links into London Liverpool Street, permit parking availability (vendor has prepaid six months; ongoing cost £220 + VAT per year), fast broadband and an overall very affluent local area with well‑regarded primary schools nearby. The cottage is a clear choice for someone seeking a character home in a commuter village, provided they accept the limitations that come with listed status and the small footprint.
Viewings are recommended for buyers who value period detail and a private garden, and who are prepared to factor in listing constraints and likely improvement costs when budgeting.
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