2 Bedroom Cottage

A beautiful Grade II listed two / three bedroomed cottage at the historic heart of Great Tey. The property has been greatly improved by the present owner and offers a beautifully crafted interior with a unique and cosy feel. Heavily beamed throughout you enter this delightful home through the welcoming reception hallway. The imposing and spacious lounge oozes character, complimented by the good size and separate dining room, a clever use of the original exposed stud work leads you to the well fitted kitchen. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, one offering an ensuite bathroom, the configuration also offers a dressing room or third bedroom. There is a separate family bathroom.

Outside: The property enjoys a quaint and character filled garden with circular lawn boarded by pretty shrub and flower beds then hedge screening. There is a brick built out building with encompasses an OFFICE and separate WORKSHOP. The remaining garage frontage is used for storage. There is a good size block paved driveway with hardstanding for two vehicles.

Stalworths History:

Dating from circa 1700, Stalworths is a wonderfully characterful Grade II listed home occupying a particularly picturesque position in the heart of Great Tey, surrounded by the architecture and landscape that tell the story of this historic Essex village.

Timber framed and traditionally plastered beneath an attractive peg-tiled roof, the house has stood on The Street for more than three centuries. Its handsome elevations and sash windows provide an immediate sense of period charm, while its position within the Great Tey Conservation Area places it amongst an important collection of historic village buildings.

Perhaps most special is the setting. Stalworths sits beside the grounds of St Barnabas Church, the magnificent Grade I listed church whose ancient tower forms the defining landmark of Great Tey. Glimpses of the church and its grounds provide an enchanting backdrop to the house and gardens and create an unmistakable sense of being at the very heart of village life.

Great Tey itself has roots stretching back beyond the Domesday Book of 1086, developing over the centuries as a traditional Essex farming community.

Today, Stalworths represents a rare opportunity to become the next custodian of a home that has formed part of this beautiful village scene for over 300 years.

Great Tey:

A highly regarded and picturesque Essex village, surrounded by beautiful countryside yet exceptionally well placed for Colchester, the A12 and mainline rail services into London. With its historic centre, traditional village pub, primary school, church and active community, it offers the increasingly sought-after combination of rural village life with excellent accessibility.

At the heart of the village is The Chequers pub, a popular traditional pub and restaurant on The Street which provides a natural meeting place for residents and visitors alike. The village also benefits from a thriving community hall, home to Great Tey Pre-School and numerous clubs, societies, children's groups and community activities. The hall has been an important part of village life since 1926.

Adding to the strong sense of community is the Round & About publication, Great Tey's own monthly village magazine, which is delivered to every home in the parish and provides news and information on local events, activities and village life.

For families, Great Tey Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is situated within the village and is regarded as an important part of the local community. There is also a Great Tey pre school. Also in the village is a recreation ground beside the school with children's play areas and facilities for football, cricket and other recreation. A wider choice of secondary, grammar and independent schooling can be found in and around Colchester.

Great Tey is also particularly well placed for eating out. In addition to The Chequers, nearby choices include The Barn Brasserie, Great Tey, while the surrounding villages offer an excellent selection including The Kings Arms Broad Green, Lion - Earls Colne and The Noble Goose in Coggeshall.

For keen gardeners, the area is especially well served. Poplar Nurseries at Marks Tey is close at hand, while Olivers Plants - Plant Centre at Earls Colne provides another popular destination for plants and garden supplies. Slightly further afield are Stanway Garden Centre and The Barn Garden Centre & Cafe Stanway.

Despite its distinctly rural setting, Great Tey is very convenient for commuters. Marks Tey railway station is nearby, providing regular services towards Colchester and London Liverpool Street, with weekday London services operating up to twice an hour and the fastest journeys taking approximately 52 minutes.

By road, the nearby A120 provides connections towards Colchester and the A12, and west towards the M11 and Stansted Airport, making the village particularly well positioned for those needing access across Essex and into London.

Altogether, Great Tey offers an appealing balance: a genuine village community surrounded by open Essex countryside, with an excellent pub, active community life, schooling and local amenities, while remaining within easy reach of Colchester and London.

Agents Note: All dated references and history are for guidance only, independant verfication should be sort as required.