3 bed cottage for sale

Coggeshall Road Great Tey, Great Tey Colchester CO6

Open house Saturday the 10th of October 2- 4 pm by appointment only. Brought to you by Mark Quinn Properties (TAUK). An outstanding and extended three bedroomed semi-detached cottage, situated in a fantastic position surrounded by rolling countryside. Believed to date from around 1921,1 Saucelands Cottages forms part of a small group of period homes on Coggeshall Road on the edge of Great Tey. The Saucelands name appears to have been associated with the cottages since at least the 1930s. The origins of the name may lie in an older local field or land name, reflecting Great Tey's long agricultural history.

As you approach this character property you are struck by its positioning and the large driveway. The well kept and planted front gardens have one the Great Tey best kept garden awards multiple times. On entering the property, you are greeted by a separate reception hallway and then on to the downstairs accommodation which has a lovely feel extending to a separate lounge with feature fireplace, study, snug, downstairs cloakroom, well fitted kitchen open to the dining area. Upstairs there are three good size bedrooms and a family bathroom. Its also noteworthy that all internal doors are hand made by Trevor Squires bespoke joinery of Norfolk.

To the rear there is a mature and beautiful garden, great thought has been given to the design, and you are led through a series of garden 'rooms' with mature planting, including a small heritage fruit shortage. Joined by the gravel pathway through the garden, at the end of the garden you a greeted by the beautiful and concealed cabin with its own raised sun deck, tucked away here you are in a very quiet and serene space overlooking countryside, with light & power the current owners use it as an office and writing room. The plot extends to approxiamatley 1/3 of an acre.

Great Tey – Village Life Surrounded by the Essex Countryside

Situated on the edge of the highly regarded Essex village of Great Tey, 1 Saucelands Cottages enjoys an attractive semi-rural setting surrounded by open countryside, while remaining conveniently placed for local amenities, schools and excellent transport connections.

Great Tey is a picturesque and welcoming village lying approximately six miles west of Colchester. Surrounded by the rolling countryside of north Essex, the village retains a strong sense of community and provides an appealing balance between rural living and accessibility.

At the heart of Great Tey is the historic St Barnabas Church, together with the popular Chequers public house, village hall and recreation facilities. The village has an active community calendar, including the traditional village fete, while the locally produced Round & About newsletter keeps residents informed about village news, activities and events. Great Tey Pre-School provides facilities for younger children within the village.

Shopping & Local Amenities

For everyday shopping, residents have a choice of nearby villages and towns. Coggeshall, approximately a short drive away, is particularly attractive, with its historic centre offering independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants as well as convenience stores and other useful services.

Marks Tey provides further everyday amenities and, importantly, a mainline railway station. For a much wider range of shopping and leisure facilities, Colchester is easily accessible and offers major supermarkets, department and independent stores, restaurants, cinemas and leisure facilities.

The surrounding area also has an excellent selection of farm shops, garden centres, country pubs and restaurants, making this an especially appealing location for those who enjoy village and country life.

Schools

Families are well served by schooling in the surrounding area. Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is situated within the village, while additional primary schools can be found in neighbouring communities including Coggeshall and Marks Tey.

Secondary education is available within easy travelling distance, including schools in Coggeshall, Stanway, Colchester and Braintree. Colchester also provides a choice of highly regarded selective and independent education, including Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls, St Mary’s School and Colchester Prep & High School.

Travel Connections

Despite its countryside setting, Great Tey is particularly well positioned for commuters. Marks Tey railway station is only a short drive away and provides direct Greater Anglia services towards London Liverpool Street, as well as Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. London Liverpool Street can typically be reached from Marks Tey in around an hour, depending upon the service.

By road, the A12 is readily accessible at Marks Tey, providing connections towards Colchester and Ipswich to the east and Chelmsford, the M25 and London to the south. The A120 provides links towards Braintree and Stansted Airport, making both domestic and international travel convenient.

For those who prefer not to rely entirely upon a car, the DigiGo demand-responsive transport service operates in the area, allowing journeys to be booked through its app or by telephone.

For buyers seeking a home surrounded by countryside without feeling isolated, the position of 1 Saucelands Cottages is a particularly appealing one: Peaceful rural surroundings, a genuine village community and excellent access to larger towns and transport connections.

Agents note: All historical references should be taken as a view only and are taken from available sources

Covered Reception Porch

Welcoming covered reception porch with pitched tiled roof

Reception Hallway

Solid wood entrance door with portal window to the reception hallway. Radiator. Stairs to the first floor

Living Room

A delightful light and airy room. Redbrick feature fireplace and brick side plinths, inset shelving with feature arch. Space for wood burner. Further built in book shelving and cupboard feature. Understairs storage cupboard. Window to the front elevation overlooking open country views

Rear Lobby

In the center and the heart of this property is the tiled rear lobby. This provides access to the side extension rooms and offers a side door to the garden. There is space for appliances with wooden counter above. There are exposed beams and rustic brickwork in this area that give it a homely cottage feel

Study / Office

Nice size study with picuture window to the front. Radiator

Downstairs Cloakroom

Low flush WC. Wash hand basin. Radiator

Open Plan Dining Room

Open beams provide an open plan feel to the dining space through to the kitchen. There is a built-in display cabinet with glass fronted cupboards, wine rack and log store. Space for table and chairs

Kitchen

A cottage style kitchen with sage colour cupboards and drawers with solid wood counters. Further framed worksurface with cupboards below and above. Serving hatch to the snug. Free standing Rangemaster electric range with Rangemaster extractor above. Single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and window above. Inset Worcester oil fired combination boiler. Half tiling. Tiled floors. Spotlights to ceiling. Half glazed door to the rear garden patio

Snug

A well-proportioned space. Double opening patio doors to the rear garden patio. Radiator. Ceiling fan

Stairs To First Floor

Window to side. Loft access which is part boarded with drop down loft ladder

Bedroom One

Lovely size room with custom built wardrobes and top cupboards and side shelving to one wall. Bulkhead storage cupboard. Radiator. Ceiling fan. Windows to front and side

Bedroom Two

Range of custom-built wardrobes and top cupboards to one wall. Radiator. Window to rear. Ceiling fan

Bedroom Three

Window to rear. Built in mirror fronted warderobe. Window to rear

Family Bathroom

Panel enclosed bath with shower over. Vanity wash hand basin. Low flush WC. Heated towel rail. Window to rear

Outside Front

To the front of the property there is an excellent size driveway with hardstanding for up to six cars. The front garden is well planted and maintained. Side walking access to the rear garden

Outside Rear

To the rear there is a secluded and sunny garden extending from a paved patio. The garden has been cleverly planted to create several distinct areas with a central pathway. Beech hedging provides the boundary with farmland beyond.

At the end of the winding pathway there is covered archway that leads to the well-constructed log cabin that provides a quiet space for the present owners to work and write. The raised deck overlooks open countryside and really is an amazing spot to sit and reflect in the setting summer sun. For winter months there is a freestanding log burner in the cabin to make this an all-year-round space

Disclaimer

Important information

These particulars have been prepared with reasonable care and are intended to provide a general description of the property. They do not form part of any offer or contract. Measurements, distances and floor plans are approximate and are provided for guidance only. Unless otherwise stated, services, heating systems and appliances have not been tested by the agent. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included in the sale; inclusions should be confirmed through the conveyancing process.

Some images may have been enhanced using ai to help potential buyers visualise the property beyond the current furnishings. These images are illustrative and may not reflect the property’s current appearance.

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