4 bedroom house

General information Pinocchio's is a delightful period cottage of great character first constructed in the early 1500's as part of the Rigby Estate, and known originally as Slipes Farm, set in private grounds of around 4.5 acres in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with an additional two bedroom house in the grounds, stable block and paddocks. The property has charm and character in abundance, with exposed timbers, red brick fireplaces and original doors, yet has been modernised in a sympathetic manor making it a comfortable family home. The cottage is entered via a vestibule which provides access to the ground floor bedroom or study and the impressive reception hall which has a vaulted ceiling with balcony, feature fireplace and exposed wall timbers that lead in to sitting room with Inglenook fireplace and multi fuel stove. A modern kitchen breakfast room overlooks the private side garden and has a range of units with granite work tops, integral wine cooler, space for a range style oven, American fridge freezer and useful breakfast bar. A door leads directly in to the dining room which again has a red brick fireplace with multi fuel stove, whilst the garden / tv room has bi-fold doors opening on to the side garden. There is also a WC and large utility/boot room on the ground floor. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms with the principal bedroom having integrated period wardrobes. The second floor has a lovely room which is partly under eaves and split in to a bedroom area with separate lounge. Further accommodation is provided by the detached barn conversion which could be utilised for holiday use, home office or annexe accommodation and consists of two first floor bedrooms, ground floor shower room, lounge diner and kitchen and has planning approved under Tendring District Council application number 19/00999/FUL to separate on to a new title and extend the existing dwelling if required.
 

Outside Pinocchio's sits in grounds of around 4.5 acres and is reached via a private gravel driveway leading to the sizeable parking area. Formal gardens wrap around the house to the front and side with a covered entertainment area in one corner. There a number of outbuildings including a very useful garage/workshop, stable block with tack room and store. Post and rail paddocks make up the rest of the site with a pond located to the rear of the plot. 

Location Pinocchio's is situated on the periphery of the rural hamlet of Mistley Heath and Bradfield in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Both villages lead to the banks of the River Stour countryside offering wonderful walking opportunities including the Essex Way footpath.

The nearby town of Manningtree, on the Essex/Suffolk border, has excellent local shopping and recreational amenities along with a mainline station with services to London Liverpool Street. The nearby A120 provides further access to the coastal port of Harwich and Colchester with its comprehensive range of facilities including Castle Park, Mercury Theatre, many restaurants and national retailers.  

Important information Council Tax Band - F
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - E

Marketed by: Fenn Wright, Manningtree