House For Sale £1,000,000
Located in a wonderfully rural and peaceful location on Mersea Island, The Wells is a charming four-bedroom family home.
The original part of the property dates back to the late 1920s which is seen through its leaded windows and original fireplaces. However, in recent years, the property has been updated and extended to now include a self-contained annexe, making it ideal for use as living accommodation for elderly relatives, or as a possible rental investment, subject to the necessary permissions.
Sellers insight We were in our early thirties when we started searching for the right house to accommodate our expanding family. Our aims were to find a more rural location, and a property with the space to extend into our ideal family home. Having never come across Mersea before, we were immediately taken with the idea of an island life and being close to the sea, but within easy commuting distance of London for work. As soon as we viewed The Wells we knew it had the potential to become our long-term home. We've now lived here for thirty- five years and there's definitely something about this place - only three owners have lived here since the house was built in 1929.
Over the years we've refurbished throughout, including a new garage, kitchen and family wet room; and extended on both sides of the original house to create the space we needed. One of our first projects was to build a completely self-contained annexe for my wife's parents to move into and this has been invaluable over the years. Going forwards the annexe would also make a great rental or holiday let option.
We love the privacy and peaceful nature of where we're located; surrounded by arable land and set back from the road with a large secluded garden, the entire space lends itself to entertaining, and we've hosted many parties and family gatherings over the years. The ready supply of locally caught seafood for these events is also an added bonus!
Within the village there are many facilities including a pub, beach, country park, fish restaurant and vineyard. Recently the new Mersea Barns has brought a shop, restaurant and café. West Mersea, a few minutes drive away, is a renown sailing centre. Here you can also find many clubs and sports for all ages together with a host of local shops, pubs and restaurants.. Colchester and Ipswich, with all the shops and schools, are under thirty minutes away.
The joy of living here is the peaceful environment surrounded by nature, but still having everything on the doorstep if we want it.
We will miss the unique experience of island life, and this house that we love, but it's too big for just the two of us, and the pull of new grandchildren in Yorkshire has made the decision to finally move a little easier.
The property Located in a wonderfully rural and peaceful location on Mersea Island, The Wells is a charming family home with four bedrooms and a substantial annexe.
The original part of the property dates back to the late 1920s which is seen through its leaded windows and original fireplaces. However, in recent years, the property has been updated and extended to now include a self-contained annexe, making it ideal for use as living accommodation for elderly relatives, or as a possible rental investment, subject to the necessary permissions.
Set back from the road, in approximately one acre of mature grounds, the property is approached via a long 'in and out' gravel driveway, with parking for a number of vehicles, including covered parking in the spacious double garage.
On entering the property, all the rooms are well proportioned and flow organically through from the front to the rear of the property. The entrance vestibule opens through glass double doors into the bright and welcoming sitting room, with smart hardwood flooring, and traditional fireplace with timber mantel and surround. Immediately to the right is the south facing family dining room with traditional fireplace and french doors opening out onto the front of the property.
The contemporary kitchen, located at the centre of the house, is well equipped with integrated Neff and Bosch appliances, granite worktops and a family breakfast bar. Adjacent is a useful utility room with access onto the garden terrace to the rear of the property. Continuing through the kitchen the house extends into the cosy snug, which would make the ideal home office for those with flexible working arrangements, and on into a delightful light-filled conservatory garden room with views across the lawn.
Ascending to the first floor, three generous bedrooms are serviced by a large family wet room with walk- in shower. The master suite has been beautifully designed with a walk-through dressing room, opening up into a large bedroom with ensuite bathroom and views across the grounds.
The annexe is set to the side of the property, with access from the main house through an inner hall and with independent access to the front. Thoughtfully designed, the annexe is equipped with a modern kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom with separate WC and a generous sitting room with double doors opening out to the rear garden.
The grounds are laid mainly to lawn with mature hedging and planting, including a variety of fruit trees. Both secluded and private, the rear garden stretches away from the house to a central pergola sun terrace, before continuing onwards to the hidden kitchen garden and greenhouse at the end.
Location East Mersea is located on Mersea Island which is to the south of Colchester's historic city centre. The village itself is set in beautiful countryside and provides a wealth of local amenities and activities.
Close by on the other side of the Island you have West Mersea which has a great deal to offer, including a popular primary school, superb sea food restaurants such as the well renowned 'Company Shed' and 'Oyster Bar' as well as the ever popular 'Coast Inn', the newly renovated White Hart Inn which displays contemporary artwork, opposite the vibrant Mersea Art Cafe.
The Island has an excellent sailing community and is famed for it's yacht and sailing clubs and beautiful beach/country walks. The property is also situated within a short stroll to the sea wall and is surrounded by a network of beautiful Public Footpaths.
The original part of the property dates back to the late 1920s which is seen through its leaded windows and original fireplaces. However, in recent years, the property has been updated and extended to now include a self-contained annexe, making it ideal for use as living accommodation for elderly relatives, or as a possible rental investment, subject to the necessary permissions.
Sellers insight We were in our early thirties when we started searching for the right house to accommodate our expanding family. Our aims were to find a more rural location, and a property with the space to extend into our ideal family home. Having never come across Mersea before, we were immediately taken with the idea of an island life and being close to the sea, but within easy commuting distance of London for work. As soon as we viewed The Wells we knew it had the potential to become our long-term home. We've now lived here for thirty- five years and there's definitely something about this place - only three owners have lived here since the house was built in 1929.
Over the years we've refurbished throughout, including a new garage, kitchen and family wet room; and extended on both sides of the original house to create the space we needed. One of our first projects was to build a completely self-contained annexe for my wife's parents to move into and this has been invaluable over the years. Going forwards the annexe would also make a great rental or holiday let option.
We love the privacy and peaceful nature of where we're located; surrounded by arable land and set back from the road with a large secluded garden, the entire space lends itself to entertaining, and we've hosted many parties and family gatherings over the years. The ready supply of locally caught seafood for these events is also an added bonus!
Within the village there are many facilities including a pub, beach, country park, fish restaurant and vineyard. Recently the new Mersea Barns has brought a shop, restaurant and café. West Mersea, a few minutes drive away, is a renown sailing centre. Here you can also find many clubs and sports for all ages together with a host of local shops, pubs and restaurants.. Colchester and Ipswich, with all the shops and schools, are under thirty minutes away.
The joy of living here is the peaceful environment surrounded by nature, but still having everything on the doorstep if we want it.
We will miss the unique experience of island life, and this house that we love, but it's too big for just the two of us, and the pull of new grandchildren in Yorkshire has made the decision to finally move a little easier.
The property Located in a wonderfully rural and peaceful location on Mersea Island, The Wells is a charming family home with four bedrooms and a substantial annexe.
The original part of the property dates back to the late 1920s which is seen through its leaded windows and original fireplaces. However, in recent years, the property has been updated and extended to now include a self-contained annexe, making it ideal for use as living accommodation for elderly relatives, or as a possible rental investment, subject to the necessary permissions.
Set back from the road, in approximately one acre of mature grounds, the property is approached via a long 'in and out' gravel driveway, with parking for a number of vehicles, including covered parking in the spacious double garage.
On entering the property, all the rooms are well proportioned and flow organically through from the front to the rear of the property. The entrance vestibule opens through glass double doors into the bright and welcoming sitting room, with smart hardwood flooring, and traditional fireplace with timber mantel and surround. Immediately to the right is the south facing family dining room with traditional fireplace and french doors opening out onto the front of the property.
The contemporary kitchen, located at the centre of the house, is well equipped with integrated Neff and Bosch appliances, granite worktops and a family breakfast bar. Adjacent is a useful utility room with access onto the garden terrace to the rear of the property. Continuing through the kitchen the house extends into the cosy snug, which would make the ideal home office for those with flexible working arrangements, and on into a delightful light-filled conservatory garden room with views across the lawn.
Ascending to the first floor, three generous bedrooms are serviced by a large family wet room with walk- in shower. The master suite has been beautifully designed with a walk-through dressing room, opening up into a large bedroom with ensuite bathroom and views across the grounds.
The annexe is set to the side of the property, with access from the main house through an inner hall and with independent access to the front. Thoughtfully designed, the annexe is equipped with a modern kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom with separate WC and a generous sitting room with double doors opening out to the rear garden.
The grounds are laid mainly to lawn with mature hedging and planting, including a variety of fruit trees. Both secluded and private, the rear garden stretches away from the house to a central pergola sun terrace, before continuing onwards to the hidden kitchen garden and greenhouse at the end.
Location East Mersea is located on Mersea Island which is to the south of Colchester's historic city centre. The village itself is set in beautiful countryside and provides a wealth of local amenities and activities.
Close by on the other side of the Island you have West Mersea which has a great deal to offer, including a popular primary school, superb sea food restaurants such as the well renowned 'Company Shed' and 'Oyster Bar' as well as the ever popular 'Coast Inn', the newly renovated White Hart Inn which displays contemporary artwork, opposite the vibrant Mersea Art Cafe.
The Island has an excellent sailing community and is famed for it's yacht and sailing clubs and beautiful beach/country walks. The property is also situated within a short stroll to the sea wall and is surrounded by a network of beautiful Public Footpaths.
