Summary -
The Old Rectory,The Street,Tendring,CLACTON-ON-SEA,CO16 0BL
CO16 0BL
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious country estate with pool, tennis court and two cottages.
Approximately 8 acres of grounds including orchard, pond and woodland
Set within around eight acres of formal gardens, pasture and woodland, The Old Rectory is a substantial Georgian rectory offering extensive family living and strong entertaining spaces. The main house extends to c.7,705 sq ft with grand reception rooms, a handmade kitchen fitted with Sub‑Zero and Wolf appliances, a principal suite with balcony and two further double ensuite bedrooms. Indoor leisure includes a heated pool, hot tub and large cellar with a dedicated wine room.
The grounds are a major asset: a marble terrace leads to a heated swimming pool and outdoor bar/kitchen, there is a tennis court, pond, orchard, walled garden and a newly built games room with a golf simulator and bar. Two separate, modern cottages (one two‑bed, one one‑bed) provide guest accommodation, rental potential or multi‑generational use. There is space for paddocks and the land could suit an equestrian buyer subject to consents.
This is a predominantly rural, low‑crime location with good broadband and reasonable rail links within driving distance to larger towns and the Essex coast. Practical considerations include a substantial ongoing running cost profile: council tax is described as quite expensive and the estate scale will require committed upkeep. The property sits in a very deprived wider area statisticically, and the house occupies an isolated hamlet setting — privacy comes with distance from local services.
Overall, the house will appeal to buyers seeking a characterful, high‑spec country residence with extensive leisure landscaping and ancillary income or guest accommodation. It is presented in good condition internally with many modern fittings, but prospective purchasers should factor in ownership costs, routine estate maintenance and any alterations requiring planning.
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