School Lane, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6

As part of our Signature collection and standing in its own oasis of about a ¼ of an acre is this picturesque Grade II Listed four bedroom detached cottage with a double cart lodge and garage close to the local shop/post office and public house.

Yew Tree Cottage is believed to date back to the 16th Century or earlier, has a wealth of exposed timbers and fireplaces, flexible accommodation with two bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor totalling over 2,200 sq ft of accommodation.

Yew Tree Cottage is entered through a porch with space for coats and boots with a further door leading through to a snug with a wealth of exposed timbers and is open through to the living room which has a large inglenook fireplace, log burner and attractive arched windows overlooking the gardens.

A lobby provides access to the stairs to one of the first-floor bedrooms and links through to the sitting room with a fireplace and stove, exposed timbers and a door with staircase to the second first floor bedroom.

A door leads through to the kitchen which is beautifully appointed with granite work surfaces, hand painted storage units and an AGA, a two ring induction hob, combined microwave/oven, dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. A conservatory/breakfast room has a delightful view to an alfresco dining area and a door leading out. At the rear of the cottage is a utility room providing storage, space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer.

The lobby also provides access to the main bathroom with a bath, separate shower, WC and two wash hand basins. There is a double bedroom with a range of built-in wardrobes and a door that connects to the Jack and Jill en-suite shower room with a linen cupboard, walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin. A further door connects to the fourth bedroom with a cupboard and a door back through to the snug.

On the first floor are two further double bedrooms both with independent access. The principal bedroom is accessed from the sitting room and enjoys a dual aspect including views over the gardens, a range of bespoke wardrobes and exposed timbers. The second bedroom again has a dual aspect, bespoke wardrobes and a separate access off the lobby.

Outside
Yew Tree Cottage is set well back from School Lane and has electric gates providing access to the courtyard where there is parking for numerous vehicles and opens to the double cart lodge measuring 19’ x 19'. To the side is a single garage measuring 19’ x 9’7” with doors to the front and a pedestrian door to the rear.

The main garden is screened at the front and has high railings with a gated access. The gardens form a delightful feature to the cottage with central lawns with brick pathways leading through the garden with attractive flower beds and borders. There is a summer house and along the boundary are a range of mature trees and a ditch providing a hidden area. The pathway continues to the side where there is an Indian sandstone paved terrace with lighting, a Yew tree and adjoins the kitchen/breakfast room. In total the plot is approximately 0.27 of an acre.


Location

The village of Great Horkesley is about 4 miles to the north of Colchester. Close to the property is the local pub/restaurant and village shop/post office. The village also has a hall, green with children's play area, a primary school and pre-school, garage and filling station and a further public house along the main road. At the northern end of the village is the Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with numerous public footpaths including part of the Essex Way.

At the southern end of the village is Chesterwell with a Co-Op, secondary school and straight forward access to the A12, mainline railway station and general hospital.

Colchester city centre and a range of retail parks are also nearby along with schools catering for most ages and abilities with Holmwood House nursery and Littlegarth school within a couple of miles of the cottage.

Directions

Please use postcode CO6 4BN with the cottage behind gates as the second property on the left in School Lane.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – F EPC Rating - N/A
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. The heating system is oil fired.
Tenure - Freehold
Our ref - COL220533

Agent's note
We understand that the ridge of the thatch was replaced in 2018 and that the main roof is of Norfolk reed. All has been maintained and inspected by a thatcher, most recently in the Summer 2025.