6 bed detached house for sale

West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex CO6

Distinguished Grade II listed Georgian residence in the heart of Coggeshall, accompanied by a terrace of three cottages offering excellent potential for guest use.

Description
A striking late 18th century detached Grade II listed family home, offering beautifully presented accommodation with an east-facing garden, swimming pool and a terrace of three cottages - ideal for supplementary accommodation or a valuable source of income.

Isinglass Hall is offered with no onward chain and has been extensively modernised featuring additions from the 19th and 20th centuries. Located in the heart of Coggeshall, this attractive property is constructed in red brick laid in Flemish bond – partly-painted and partly-plastered and topped with a roof of handmade red plain tiles.

Rich in local history, Isinglass Hall was originally the principal residence on the site of a prominent isinglass and gelatine factory. The adjacent factory building - now converted into apartments - once housed a tannery and saw substantial expansion between the 1850s and 1870s before ceasing operations in 1983.

This substantial home offers spacious and elegant living across three floors including six bedrooms, plus a cellar The ground floor features a grand reception hall, formal drawing room, study, sitting room, and an impressive dining room leading to a well-appointed kitchen with adjoining utility room and boot room. A cloakroom and access to a large garage completes the ground floor. The cellar, accessible from the kitchen area, provides excellent storage.

Upstairs, the first floor includes four generous bedrooms (one with an en suite) and two bathrooms. A further staircase leads to the second floor, where there are two further bedrooms (one with a walk-in wardrobe) plus a bathroom.

The house is beautifully presented throughout, combining period charm with modern comfort, and overlooks the east-facing garden with a swimming pool.
Positioned to the rear of the main house, the terrace of three cottages offers highly versatile accommodation, ideal for multi-generational living, guest use, or rental income. Arranged over two floors, the building comprises two one-bedroom cottages and one three-bedroom cottage, each with its own private entrance and fully self-contained facilities.

The cottages are well-maintained and present an excellent opportunity for supplementary income or extended family living, with convenient access to the main house, if desired. The three bedroom cottage also benefits from its own private garden, providing additional outdoor space.

Outside
The property is accessed via a side driveway to the left of the house, providing parking for multiple vehicles and leading to a open cart lodge, in addition to the garage situated at the rear. The property enjoys an enclosed east-facing garden, bordered by an attractive historic brick wall and screened by mature trees, offering a high degree of privacy. A paved terrace extends directly from the house and opens onto a well-maintained lawn. At the heart of the garden lies a heated swimming pool, complete with a secure walk-on cover. A dedicated garden store accommodates the pool’s boiler and filtration system, while also providing useful storage.

To the immediate rear of the garden, access is available to the three cottages, with an additional service road to the front providing alternative access away from the house. The eastern cottage enjoys its own private garden.

Services
All mains services connected.

Agent's note - current monthly rental income from cottages
Ground floor: £900, Top floor: £900; barn: £1,300.

Local authority
Braintree District Council. Local Authority
Braintree District Council. Council Tax Bands: Isinglass Hall: Band = G, Flats = A, Barn = D.

Location
The property is located in a prime position within West Street, in the heart of Coggeshall. Coggeshall is a charming and picturesque village in Essex, celebrated for its rich history, remarkable architecture and vibrant community. Set amidst the beautiful Essex countryside, it offers an appealing blend of rural tranquillity and modern conveniences, making it a highly desirable place to live.

The village boasts a variety of independent shops, cafés and traditional pubs, including the historic Chapel Inn and the award-winning White Hart Hotel. For daily essentials, residents have access to a small supermarket, artisan bakeries and a weekly market. Coggeshall is also surrounded by stunning countryside - perfect for outdoor activities - and is home to several significant landmarks. Paycocke’s House and Garden, a National Trust property, is a former Tudor merchant’s house with exquisite architecture and gardens, while Grange Barn, a beautifully preserved 13th century timber-framed barn, also managed by the National Trust, offers a glimpse into the area’s historical significance.
Education in Coggeshall is highly regarded, with excellent options for both local and nearby schools. St. Peter’s Church of England Primary School, located in the village, provides primary education, while Honywood School offers secondary education. For those seeking grammar schools, Colchester Royal Grammar School (crgs), Chelmsford County High School for Girls, and King Edward VI Grammar School (kegs) are all within reach. Families considering private education have access to institutions such as Felsted School, a co-educational independent day and boarding school, and New Hall School in Boreham, which offers an excellent academic and extracurricular programme.

Coggeshall’s connectivity makes it an ideal location for commuting and travel. Kelvedon (4 miles) and Marks Tey (6 miles) train stations provide regular services to Stratford (from 40 minutes) and London Liverpool Street (from 45 minutes). There is a community bus that runs in the morning and evening during commuter times between Coggeshall and Kelvedon train stations.

By road, the A120 ensures convenient access to Stansted Airport and connects to the M11 for travel to London and Cambridge. The A12, located nearby, offers convenient routes to Chelmsford, Colchester, and the Suffolk coast.

Square Footage: 4,470 sq ft



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