2 Bed Terraced House, Single Let, Manningtree, CO11 1BW £290,000

• Characterful cottage with exposed brickwork, timber floors and a warm, traditional feel throughout. +
• Multi-fuel burning stove forming a strong focal point in the living room. +
• Open yet defined ground floor layout connecting the living room and dining area. +
• Bright galley kitchen with excellent storage and traditional cabinetry. +
• Practical rear lobby linking the kitchen to the shower room and garden. +
• Well-presented main bedroom with built-in wardrobes and timber flooring. +
• Mature, private rear garden with established planting, fruit trees and a timber outbuilding. +

This character cottage offers a warm ambience from the moment you step inside, with exposed brickwork, timber floors and thoughtful touches that give each room its own identity. The ground floor opens into a welcoming living space, where chunky German timber flooring runs throughout and a multi-fuel burning stove sits neatly within the chimney breast, framed by black tiled slips. The front window brings in gentle natural light and highlights the alcove shelving and cabinetry that add both style and everyday practicality. A wide opening draws the eye through to the dining room, giving the ground floor a natural flow while still allowing each area to feel distinct. The dining room works as the central hub of the home, comfortably accommodating a family table and making the most of a garden-facing window that softens the space with natural light. Exposed brickwork adds texture and warmth, and the staircase rises discreetly to the first floor. A door beside the window leads straight into the kitchen, keeping the layout efficient and intuitive. The kitchen is a bright galley design with a long run of worktops and plenty of cabinetry on both sides. Timber-fronted cupboards and green tiled splashbacks give it a traditional, homely feel, with a large window over the sink looking onto a sheltered courtyard-style space softened by climbers. At the far end, the kitchen opens into a rear lobby that links the house to outdoors and the shower room beyond, making this a particularly practical arrangement for everyday living. The shower room is surprisingly bright, helped by a large window running above the suite. A glazed corner enclosure provides easy access, and the white suite keeps the room feeling modern and crisp. A chrome heated towel rail completes the space. Upstairs, the landing connects the two bedrooms and includes a useful airing cupboard, with a window to the rear that keeps the space bright. The main bedroom sits at the front of the home and is a well-proportioned double with built-in wardrobes across one wall and timber flooring that adds warmth. The second bedroom offers additional sleeping or study space. Outside, the garden has a mature, enclosed feel, shaped by established planting and a natural sense of privacy. A pathway winds through beds of shrubs, perennials and seasonal interest toward a timber outbuilding at the far end. The lawn forms the centrepiece, framed by fruit trees and climbers that bring texture and colour throughout the year.

EPC Rating: E