£1,400,000

High Street, , Wivenhoe

  • Quintessentially British Home
  • Thirty Foot Kitchen Conversion
  • Prominent Lower Wivenhoe Position
  • Spacious and Flexible Accommodation
  • Gardens and Parking
  • Basement Conversion Room
  • Five Reception Rooms
  • Four Bathrooms
  • Four Bedooms
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Location

The Old Manse, High Street - Wivenhoe

An elegant Grade II listed Georgian residence steeped in history and charm, located in a prominent position within Lower Wivenhoe. This striking Grade II listed residence boasts a unique blend of Elizabethan origins and a stately Georgian façade, combining period character with modern living. This iconic property offers spacious and flexible accommodation across five reception rooms, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. Featuring a stunning thirty-foot kitchen conversion, a thoughtfully designed basement conversion, and landscaped gardens with parking, this home represents a rare opportunity to own a distinguished family residence in the heart of a highly sought-after community.

Lower Wivenhoe is renowned for its picturesque setting, historic charm, and vibrant local community. This desirable location enjoys excellent connectivity, including fast access to the mainline station and direct links to London Liverpool Street, ideal for commuters and city dwellers alike. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and a scenic riverside, offering a tranquil retreat while benefiting from nearby amenities including shops, schools, and recreational facilities.

Upon entering the property, you are greeted by an impressive entrance hall that sets the tone for the rest of the home, with a wealth of original features such as period cornices and sash windows. The five versatile reception rooms provide ample living, dining, and entertaining space, each offering a unique character from cosy, intimate settings to large, airy rooms filled with natural light. These rooms can easily be adapted to suit a variety of needs including formal dining, a home office, or a relaxing family lounge.

The highlight of this home is the breath-taking thirty-foot kitchen conversion, which serves as a magnificent hub for family life and entertaining. Featuring modern appliances, elegant cabinetry, and quality finishes, this kitchen seamlessly blends contemporary convenience with period elegance. 

The basement conversion adds valuable additional space, ideal as a games room, home gym, or media room, providing versatile usage options to meet changing lifestyle needs. Four well-proportioned bedrooms boast a combination of en-suite and family bathrooms, all designed with comfort and functionality in mind. The master suite is particularly impressive, presenting a peaceful retreat with generous storage and luxurious bathroom facilities.

Outside, the property benefits from attractive, mature gardens offering a private and serene environment for outdoor living. The grounds are ideal for children to play, gardening enthusiasts to explore, or simply enjoying peaceful relaxation. Off-street parking is available, enhancing convenience for residents and visitors alike.

This quintessential English home truly captures the essence of Lower Wivenhoe living, marrying heritage with exceptional modern updates to provide a welcoming and adaptable family residence. A rare and exciting opportunity awaits those seeking a distinguished, spacious, and character-filled property in one of the most desirable locations in the region.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Wood floor, radiator, stairs to first floor, door to cellar, door to lounge and music room.

Lounge/Family Room

13' 5" x 12' 5" (4.09m x 3.78m) A cosy intimate room with sash window to front, radiator, picture rail, wood mantel to chimney breast and ornate cornice.

Music Room/Drawing Room

13' 4" x 12' 4" (4.06m x 3.76m) A brilliantly light room with stunning views of the front garden, sash window to front, radiator, wood floor, picture rail, white wood burner, tiled hearth and door to bedroom study.

Study/Studio

11' 11" x 9' 10" (3.63m x 3.00m)  French doors to front with beautiful views of the front garden, wood floor, radiator, red brick wall, door to music room.

Rear Hall

window to rear, door to utility room, door to office and solid wood floor.

Dining Room/Office

15' 3" x 8' 6" (4.65m x 2.59m)  window to rear, radiator, cast iron fire place a range of fitted storage.

Gallery/Utility Room

12' 1" x 10' 7" (3.68m x 3.23m) an interesting room with book shelves on one side and utility space on the other looking onto the beautifully landscaped dry garden at the rear. This is a utility where you enjoy the work. A window to rear, radiator, stable door to garden, and fitted units worktops, one and a half bowl sink with drainer , space and plumbing for washing machine, tiled splashbacks and door to rear lobby.

Rear Lobby

Sash window to side, door to cloakroom, shower room and kitchen.

Rear Stairwell

Quirky wooden rear servant stairs to first floor, large storage area beneath, wood panelling, window to side, door to study.

Cloakroom

Window to side, low level WC, radiator, pedestal wash hand basin, extractor, door to rear lobby.

Shower Room

Double shower, radiator, extractor, spotlights and tiled splashbacks.

Kitchen/Family Room

30' 2" x 17' 2" reducing to 10' (9.19m x 5.23m) A fabulous entertaining room (which can seat up to 20) with space to cook, relax on the sofa, admire the art which can be displayed on the ample walls, eat lavishly or intimately. the room is awash with light through, two sash windows to side, two Velux windows to side, two sets of French doors into a lovely garden which forms an extension of the entertaining space. The stylish yet bucolic room has a bamboo and red brick floor, part vaulted ceiling, feature radiator, Invicta multi fuel burner, brick hearth with brick hearth, brick chimney breast, two kick panel heaters, solid beach worktops with cupboards beneath, integral fridge, freezer and dishwasher, tiled splashbacks, one and a half bowl bistro sink and drainer, stainless steel gas hob, electric oven, chimney style extractor. Contrast of red brick walls and smooth plaster lit by sunken spot lights.

Basement

31' 5" x 13' 4" (9.58m x 4.06m) Recently renovated including light wells to new windows, good head height, ample storage, power and light. Set up to be a snug, media room, or further studio.

First Floor

Front Landing

A well lit and roomy west facing landing with sash window to front, views across front garden and station road beyond, strip wood flooring and doors to Bedrooms one and two.

Bedroom

13' 4" x 13' 3" (4.06m x 4.04m) Generous bedroom with views over the lime trees into the garden, Sash window to front, radiator, original cast iron fire place with wooden surround and original twin double fitted storage wardrobes within the original wall door to en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite

A sumptuous room with window to side, Slipper bath, twin wash hand basins, shower cubicle, feature radiator, low level WC, strip wood floor, cast iron fireplace, door to rear staircase.

Bedroom

13' 8" x 12' 4" (4.17m x 3.76m) Sash window to front, radiator, cast iron fireplace, picture rail, fitted cupboards.

Rear Landing

Accessed of from the Front Landing and offering  doors to:

Shower Room

12' 8" x 6' 3" (3.86m x 1.91m) Refitted Shower room with close coupled WC, bespoke wash hand basin, shower cubicle.

Bedroom

12' 8" x 7' 10" (3.86m x 2.39m) Sash window to rear overlooking the newly landscaped dry garden, radiator, wood panelling, two original storage cupboards with original wooden doors and panelling.

Bedroom

12' 7" x 10' 7" (3.84m x 3.23m) Sash window to rear, strip wood floor, radiator and door to.

En-Suite

With panel bath, window to rear, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and door to:

Rear Stairwell Landing

With doors to en-Suites  and stairs to the ground floor.

Outside

Garden Front

Beyond the personally designed and hand crafted metalwork gate there is an enticing and mature walled garden with brick wall to boundaries, a spacious lawn, garden shed, much admired topiary hedging, substantial historic lime trees, elegant shrubs, plants and flowers with thoughtfully placed classical pots.

Garden Rear

A carefully designed artistic garden is alive with reclaimed bricks, shingle areas, stone work and wooden decking features. This space creates a wonderful flow through to the kitchen and forming an important part of potential entertainment. Trees shrubs and plants screening twin gates to road with parking space.

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