3 bedroom Semi-Detached House
Munnings Way, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex
£325,000 Guide Price
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A well presented three bedroom semi detached home, located just 400 yards from Manningtree station. Offering well proportioned accommodation and a south/west facing gardens, it combines comfortable family living with excellent transport links and access
Family Home Close to Station
A very well presented three bedroom semi detached family home, ideally positioned within approximately 400 yards of Manningtree mainline railway station. Offering well proportioned accommodation a south/west facing rear garden, this attractive property combines practical family living with excellent transport links and access to the surrounding Essex and Suffolk countryside.
The ground floor features an entrance hallway, a useful downstairs cloakroom, a spacious kitchen/diner and a living area with bay window. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the property benefits from a front garden and an established side and rear garden, providing an appealing outdoor space to relax, entertain and enjoy the afternoon and evening sunshine. In addition, there are two side by side parking spaces.
The property is ideally situated in Lawford, close to the historic market town of Manningtree and the neighbouring village of Mistley. This popular area offers an appealing balance of everyday convenience, a welcoming community atmosphere and attractive countryside surroundings. Manningtree town centre, approximately one mile away, provides a range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, traditional public houses and everyday amenities, together with a library and access to the River Stour waterfront. Local favourites include the town's independent cafés and restaurants, while nearby Mistley offers further riverside walks and historic points of interest.
For day to day shopping, local convenience stores serve the Lawford and Manningtree area, with a wider choice of supermarkets and retail facilities available in Colchester and Ipswich.
Families are well served by a choice of local schools, including Lawford Church of England Primary School, Highfields Primary School and Manningtree High School, all situated within the wider Lawford area. Prospective purchasers are advised to check individual school admissions criteria, catchment arrangements and the precise walking or driving distance from the property.
Additional leisure facilities nearby include Manningtree Sports Centre, local fitness facilities and opportunities for outdoor recreation, making the area well suited to families and those seeking an active lifestyle.
One of the property's principal advantages is its proximity to Manningtree railway station, approximately 400 yards away, providing mainline services towards London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Ipswich and destinations further afield.
Rail journeys to Colchester can typically take around 10–20 minutes, while Ipswich is approximately 10–15 minutes away by train. Services to London Liverpool Street generally take around 55–70 minutes, depending on the service and stopping pattern. Greater Anglia operates frequent weekday services, although journey times and timetables vary.
For road users, the A137 and A12 provide connections towards Colchester, Ipswich and the wider regional road network. Approximate driving times, depending on traffic, are as follows:
•Colchester: around 20–30 minutes.
•Ipswich: around 25–35 minutes.
•Harwich International Port: around 25–35 minutes, offering ferry connections to the Netherlands.
•Stansted Airport: around 60–80 minutes, subject to traffic and the chosen route.
These indicative journey times should be checked before travel, particularly during peak commuting periods. The combination of a nearby mainline station and access to the regional road network makes the property a practical option for commuters and those travelling for business or leisure.
The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Lawford, Manningtree and Mistley are set amid attractive rural landscapes, with the nearby Dedham Vale National Landscape providing scenic countryside, riverside walks, cycling routes and picturesque villages.
The River Stour estuary is a particular local attraction, offering opportunities for walking, birdwatch
Property Reference: HRT005008224
About Manningtree
Manningtree is a small family-friendly town in the Tendring district in Essex and is also home to a retired population. The High Street lies on the River Stour with services including a post office, pubs, restaurants and shops.
Manningtree is surrounded by charming villages from Brantham and Bradfield to Ardleigh and Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, perfect for those keen on the outdoors. As well as being in the heart of picturesque ‘Constable Country’, they offer great links to London for commuters and boast some of the best schools in Essex and Suffolk.
Making a trip to the city from Manningtree is easy with direct fast trains to Central London taking just an hour.
£354,246
Average price paid in Manningtree
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