Detached House for sale with 4 bedrooms, Wivenhoe, Colchester

We are proud to be marketing this beautiful double fronted period house steeped in history with amazing estuary views, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms (on en-suite to the master), a large kitchen/breakfast room, a light and airy reception room with solid wood floor and wood burner, a secluded and sunny garden, off street parking and excellent transport links in the sought after location of Wivenhoe close to Colchester.

There are a good selection of eateries nearby including established Italian, Indian and tapas restaurants. The Greyhound, Black Buoy and The Crown among others offer a cosy atmosphere and fully comprehensive choice of delicious food being freshly prepared. Local shops provide everyday needs while a short drive or bus ride will take you to Tesco or Waitrose and Colchester's town centre.

However, Wivenhoe's period of greatest prosperity came with the arrival of the railway station in 1863 which is a major attraction for those needing to commute to London. The Sentinel Gallery is only a short walk to the station where the mainline service runs trains to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately one hour. For the sports enthusiast there is village football, cricket, sailing and a popular badminton club. For those with teenagers looking for further education Essex University is also within walking distance.

A range of riverside walks can be enjoyed directly from this property, one of which leads to the ancient village of Alresford. Wivenhoe, which is thought to mean Wifers Ridge, is of a Saxon origin and is recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086. The town developed as a port until the late 19th Century allowing larger ships to navigate further up the river Colne and it had two prosperous ship yards.

Today, it is brimming with charm with small, quaint streets that lead to the picturesque waterfront where fishing boats and small sailing craft bob at their moorings. This Bohemian town is easy to fall in love with and boasts an interesting variety of residents including artists, farmers, writers, shop-keepers and sailing folk.