2 bed cottage for sale

Gosbecks Road, Colchester CO2

Guide Price: £250,000 - £260,000.

Brimming with charm and history, this spacious two-bedroom cottage is a rare gem, with its original structure dating back to the 1800s. Sympathetically updated over time while retaining its period character, the home is ideally situated on the ever-popular Gosbecks Road—offering excellent access to local amenities and superb transport links.

Step inside to a welcoming entrance hall that sets the tone for the rest of the home. The cosy lounge features an electric fireplace and a large understairs storage cupboard—perfect for tucking things away. The generous kitchen/diner boasts ample worktop and cupboard space, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Off the kitchen, a secondary hallway leads to the rear garden and a convenient downstairs WC.

Upstairs, a spacious landing with built-in storage cupboards leads to two well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a large built-in wardrobe, while the second bedroom also offers great space and versatility. A bright and airy family bathroom is complete with a bath, separate shower, WC, and wash basin, beautifully enhanced by a large Velux window flooding the room with natural light.

The low-maintenance courtyard garden offers a peaceful retreat, with a ground-level patio perfect for alfresco dining, which steps up to an additional patio area—ideal for catching the sun. A practical garden shed provides additional storage.

Recent Improvements

The current owner has significantly improved the property, including:

Installation of a new boiler

Full electrical rewire

Replacement of fascias and soffits with UPVC

UPVC double glazed windows, plus new front and rear doors (including an a-rated cottage-style front door)

Rear roof completely stripped and renewed

Front pitched roof retiled, refelted, and rebattened

Kitchen refitted (modernised some years ago and still in excellent condition)

Perfectly placed for convenience, the property is within walking distance of Lidl, shops, pubs, a garage, and schools for all ages. It is also served by regular bus routes into Colchester City Centre and Colchester North Station, offering direct trains to London Liverpool Street.