3 bed cottage to let in Coggeshall, Essex

Gate Cottage is a charming, recently refurbished thatched cottage located on the outskirts of the popular market town of Coggeshall.

A12: under 4 miles; A120: 1.3 miles; Kelvedon station: 2.5 miles

3 bedrooms | 2 reception rooms |South-facing garden | Off-road parking | Air source heating | Wood burning stove | Unfurnished but includes white goods | 6 month initial tenancy but long term tenants preferred

SITUATION
Gate Cottage is in a rural position on the edge of Coggeshall, a ten-minute walk into the town centre. It is located only a few dozen metres from a public footpath which follows part of the River Blackwater and passes through the environs of the ancient Coggeshall Abbey. This footpath forms part of The Essex Way: a long distance walk across the county.

Coggeshall is a very attractive small town with primary and secondary schools, and a range of independent shops and restaurants. The old part of Coggeshall is a Conservation area and is located on the River Blackwater. There are two National Trust properties within the town, and it has easy access to beautiful countryside, riverside walks and woodland. It is a 10-minute drive to Kelvedon railway station which has direct train services to London Liverpool street, taking roughly 50 minutes. It is located close to both the A120 and A12 for easy access to Colchester, Chelmsford and Stansted airport.

The house is accessed from Abbey Lane, a private unmade road of one third of a mile.

GATE COTTAGE
Gate Cottage is a traditional thatched cottage which has recently been fully modernised by the owners. There is a parking area for 2 cars at the front of the house and a south-facing garden to the rear. The cottage overlooks its own garden, with views to the north-west across farmland to St Nicholas Chapel.

The accommodation is split over two floors, with kitchen, dining room, sitting room and bathroom downstairs, and three bedrooms upstairs, one of which could be used as a study. During the recent refurbishment a brand-new air source heat pump heating system was installed, reducing heating bills significantly. There is also a woodburning stove, and some of the windows, including the French windows in the sitting room, have been double glazed. A washing machine, dishwasher, oven and fridge freezer are all included.

ACCOMMODATION
The ground floor comprises:
KITCHEN 12 foot x 10 foot with fitted wall and base units, integrated Hotpoint fridge freezer and Bosch dishwasher. Integrated oven with Induction hob. Views to the west across the fields.
DINING ROOM 14 foot x 11 foot
with windows on three sides, built-in bookcase with lighting. Wood effect vinyl flooring.
SITTING ROOM 19 foot x 12 foot
is carpeted, and has a wood burning stove. Windows on three aspects including french windows and steps to the garden.
BATHROOM with shower, WC and Hotpoint washing machine, wood effect vinyl flooring.
Carpeted stairs from hallway to first floor landing: the whole first floor is carpeted.
BEDROOM 1 a double room with views to the east over gardens and coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 2: a single room with coved ceiling and views to the west.
BEDROOM 3 / STUDY with broadband and extra electrical sockets for home-working.

OUTSIDE
The garden wraps around the cottage and can be accessed directly from the kitchen and sitting room. It is largely laid to lawn with flower beds and fruit trees. There is also a timber garden shed. Patio seating area directly outside the sitting room French windows.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water supply. Private sewage (septic tank). Air source heat pump for full central heating including underfloor heating. Woodburning stove. Broadband and mains telephone.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Braintree District Council: www.braintree.gov.uk

Council Tax Band: E

LETTING TERMS
Gate Cottage will be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial term of six months, thereafter rolling on from month to month.

Gate Cottage is let unfurnished, except for white goods which include cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

No pets
No smoking
Deposit: Returnable at end of tenancy subject to any deductions (the Landlord will register the deposit with a secure deposit scheme)
References required
Viewings strictly by appointment

Energy efficiency rating: 73 – Band C

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