Property description
INTRODUCTION available from middle or April to rent on a long term basis, this rebuilt circa 1700 cottage has a wealth of period character charm and features with the benefit of modern central heating, electrics and plumbing. Garden to the front and rear with parking for three cars accessed via Elm Road.
INFORMATION Situated close to the village centre on Gaston Street, this cottage has a wealth of history from its use as the village police station to the recent rebuild and much more between. The property is offered for rent long term. An ideal tenant will suit period property and be willing to work on the upkeep of the garden.
PLEASE NOTE: There is reduced head height in multiple parts of the cottage and uneven floors normally associated with buildings of this age and style.
TERMS RENT £1350 PCM Long Term Tenancy Desired.
Deposit £1557.69 (5x weeks rent)
Rent exclusive of utilities and council tax,
Heating via gas fired boiler to radiators throughout
Broadband is available to the property.
EPC E
Babergh District Council Band C
BEDROOM ONE 18'04 x 14'11 reduced height to sides, window to front , hand-built storage with open shelves wardrobe itself open to the chimney and additional storage behind. Hardwood bare floor boards, stairwell to the ground floor sitting room with doorway at the foot of the stairs. Interconnecting door to:
BEDROOM TWO 13'02 x 11'05 reduced head height to sides, window to the rear, further hand built storage with shelves and wardrobe, hardwood floor boards and furniture hatch. Door to open-tread stairs to the ground floor:
KITCHEN 14'09 x 9'09 entrance via wood panel door to the side, window to side and front providing ample light. Bare brick flooring and restored exposed beams, alcove to rear with window to side space and plumbing for washing machine. Kitchen itself has base units to two sides under a hardwood work surface, painted wooden doors, ample storage inset butler sink to work surface, inset hob and built in electric cooker. Door to the:
BATHROOM 11'02 x 5'07 window to the side, brick herringbone flooring, panelled bath with shower head and tiled wall, pedestal wash basin, w/c and extractor fan.
DINING ROOM 15'05 x 8'01 window to the side, glazed door to the hallway and open via beams to the kitchen, hardwood flooring and exposed ceiling beams.
HALL 5'01 x 4'03 part glazed door to the side entrance area, exposed brick floor, pull cord door bell, door to the dining room and:
SITTING ROOM 17'02 x 14'09 windows to the front and both sides, hardwood floor, feature brick fireplace with log burner and ample space to sides for log storage. Room measurements include deep storage cupboard and passageway with window to the stairwell to bedroom one. Low beams, further door back to the kitchen.
OUTSIDE to the front an area of lawn is followed by a gate to Gaston Street. To the Southern side, door can be approached before a low brick wall separates the front and rear garden. Pathway to the Northern side leads to a patio area and the side kitchen door, sheds to the side. The rear garden is accessed via a concrete parking area from Elm Road and is of a good size.
Key features
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Houses - Cottage
Unfurnished
More features
Village Location, Character Property, Restricted Headroom in parts., Pets Considered,
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Cottage
- Size
- 112 sq ft10 sq m
- Monthly price
- £1350
- Weekly price
- £312
- Available from
- 4/17/2026
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Gaston Street, East Bergholt, Colchester.