House For Sale £1,250,000
Kirby Le Soken

A fantastic equestrian property set in the rolling countryside of the North Essex coast near the well serviced and popular town of Frinton-On-Sea.

What We Say At The Zoe Napier Group

This property seems to have everything an equestrian could ask for, a lovely extended character family cottage with top notch luxury equestrian facilities. All within easy reach of one of Essex’s most popular destinations.

What The Owners Say

We have absolutely loved creating our equestrian dream at Spring Cottage. Designing the equestrian facilities to provide everything needed to keep our horses happy and healthy, whilst making our lives as easy as possible throughout the year – it certainly helps when those designing this type of complex are equestrians! We get to see some of the most incredible sunsets we’ve ever seen on a ridiculously regular basis – the uninterrupted view from the rear and side of the property allows for a real big-sky feel and we appreciate that every single time. Obviously, as serious hobby equestrians, the vast majority of our time is spent in the barn with our horses, but we also have a beautiful house which provides us with lots of little luxuries and comforts when we finally do go in and relax. It’s going to be very hard to leave... we feel spoilt living here!!

History & Background

This pretty period Essex cottage, with Dutch gabled roof, has all the charm, character, warmth and cosiness you would expect from a property of its age.  The double storey extension and conservatory, which was added almost twenty years ago, has created a more modern feel. There are large reception rooms which are bright and airy and have a good flow around a hand-crafted fitted kitchen, underfloor heating to the tiled floored areas and upgrades throughout. Oak internal doors with wrought iron furnishings and wrought iron window dressings give the classic country cottage look. Over the last six years the current vendor has added ten acres of adjoining land and has designed and built an amazing stylish equestrian facility to professional standard.

Setting And Location

Almost equidistant from Thorpe-Le-Soken and Frinton-On-Sea the property is set on the village edge of Kirby-Le-Soken, backing on to farmland with far reaching views. The village has a couple of pubs which are in walking distance and a well-stocked village store and Post Office. Frinton-On-Sea is the closest town and has a busy high street with a variety of shops and eateries as well as the necessary doctors’ surgeries and dentist etc. A great area for the sporting of us with riding on the beaches nearby, the prestigious Golf Club and Tennis Club at Frinton, sailing club and marina at Walton-On-The-Naze.  For schooling there are two primary academies nearby, both currently rated by Ofsted as good and for 11–18-year-olds there is the Tendring Technology College in Frinton, for public education there is the Royal Grammar in Colchester where you will also find the main campus for the University of Essex. An easy commute to the A120 which takes you west to the A12 and beyond, there are three local train stations between 1.4 and 3.2 miles away, all going to Colchester and London – London in around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Manningtree station is 12.7 miles for trains to Norwich, London and Cambridge. The historic seaport of Harwich is 10.6 miles and the ferry terminal is 12.7 miles away with regular crossings to the Hook Of Holland. The recently recognised oldest recorded City of Colchester lays to the east and is 16.3 Miles. There is a regular bus service in the village.

Agents Notes

EPC E

Tendring Council Tax Band F

The lights in the Manège must not be on later than 10pm.

The manure must not be burned at the property.