Sold STC End of terrace

3 ABBEY COTTAGES

MANNINGTREE, WIX, ESSEX CO11 2SH

3 beds 2 baths 97 m² Listed 5 Sep 2025 (-320d)

£350,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

97 m²

EPC rating

E

Last sold

£360,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£3,608/m²

Local average

£275,363 (+27.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,605 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedrooms
  • End Terrace Cottage
  • Living Room, Study
  • Kitchen with Dining Area
  • Separate Sitting Room
  • Master Bedroom with Ensuite
  • Family Bathroom
  • Countryside Views
  • 148ft Landscaped Rear Garden

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

£350,000 to £375,000 Guide Price

We are pleased to present this charming and deceptively spacious three bedroom end of terrace cottage, nestled between the highly regarded villages of Bradfield and Wix. Set against a backdrop of open countryside, this characterful home enjoys uninterrupted panoramic field views both front and rear, offering a true sense of rural tranquillity while maintaining excellent connectivity.

The ground floor offers a generous and well-proportioned layout, beginning with a welcoming entrance porch leading into a cosy yet spacious lounge measuring approximately 16'4" by 12'5" (4.98m x 3.78m). Adjacent to this is a separate study, ideal for remote working or quiet reading space. A well-appointed fitted kitchen flows into a dining area, perfect for casual meals or entertaining guests. To the rear, a separate sitting room provides additional living space with garden views, while a useful utility room and a stylish downstairs bathroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the master bedroom benefits from stunning views across the fields, as well as a private en suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms offer flexibility for family living, guests or additional office space.

Externally, the front garden includes off-road parking, while the rear garden extends to approximately 148 feet (around 45 metres), providing a well-established outdoor retreat, ideal for families, gardening enthusiasts, or simply enjoying the peaceful countryside surroundings.

The property is just 4 miles from Mistley railway station, which offers regular services to London Liverpool Street via Manningtree, making it a practical choice for commuters. Manningtree itself is around a 10-minute drive away, where you’ll find a vibrant high street with independent shops, cafes, a Co-op, and a well-regarded butcher and bakery. For broader retail and leisure options, Colchester is reachable in approximately 25 minutes by car and offers extensive shopping, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Wix village is home to a well-regarded primary school, a local shop, and a traditional pub. The nearby A120 provides convenient access to the A12 and onwards to Chelmsford, London, and Stansted Airport, which is approximately an hour’s drive. For those seeking coastal escapes, the historic port town of Harwich and the beaches of Dovercourt are just 20 minutes away.

Combining countryside charm with excellent transport links and a strong local community, 3 Abbey Cottages offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy village life without sacrificing convenience.

Entrance Porch: A welcoming entry point that connects gracefully to the living areas.

Living Room 16'4" × 12'5" (4.98 × 3.78 m): Spacious and comfortably proportioned, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

Study 11'6" × 4'6"3.51 × 1.37 m): A versatile space for home working, reading, or hobbies.

Modern Kitchen (Opening Onto Dining Area) 8'10" × 8'4" (2.69 × 2.54 m): Well-located for daily use.

Dining Area 8'11" × 8'6" (2.72 × 2.59 m): Conveniently located and ready for family meals.

Utility Room 6'7" × 4'5" (2.01 × 1.35 m): Practical space for laundry and storage needs.

Rear Sitting Room 14'9" × 8'4" (4.50 × 2.54 m): A quiet retreat that opens out to the rear garden.

Downstairs Bathroom: Conveniently located for use by occupants and guests.

First Floor

Bedroom One 12'4" × 9'2" (3.76 × 2.79 m): Comfortable main room with panoramic views across surrounding fields and its own ensuite bathroom.

Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom Two 9'2" × 6'7" (2.79 × 2.01 m): A cosy, restful bedroom.

Bedroom Three 8'6" × 6'4" (2.59 × 1.93 m): Ideal for a child, guest room, or hobby space.

Listed by

covering Manningtree

Spicerhaart

Reference: 166656647

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 22/09/2025

Expiry date: 21/09/2035

Current heating cost: £1,199/year

Potential heating cost: £699/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,130

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£900 - £1,200)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£20 - £40)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 5 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9452498

Property Details

Street: 3 Abbey Cottages

Town: Bradfield Road, Wix

Postcode: CO11 2SH

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 25/03/2013

Work Completed: 26/02/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5541567

Property Details

Street: 3 Abbey Cottages

Town: Bradfield Road, Wix

Postcode: CO11 2SH

Installation Details

Items: 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 25/03/2008

Work Completed: 21/02/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5085175

Property Details

Street: 3 Abbey Cottages

Town: Bradfield Road, Wix

Postcode: CO11 2SH

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 08/10/2007

Work Completed: 07/08/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16422476 Recent

Property Details

Street: 3 Abbey Cottages

Town: Bradfield Road

Postcode: CO11 2SH

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 11/08/2024

Work Completed: 12/07/2024

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16492295 Recent

Property Details

Street: 3 Abbey Cottages

Town: Bradfield Road

Postcode: CO11 2SH

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 29/09/2024

Work Completed: 20/08/2024

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

674% since 1996

Event Date Price % change
Sold 02/04/2026 (3 months ago) £360,000 +86.5%
Sold 03/02/2011 (15 years ago) £193,000 -7.2%
Sold 10/03/2004 (22 years ago) £208,000 +347.3%
Sold 15/11/1996 (29 years ago) £46,500

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Sold comparables data is not available for this property.

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 1.5%
10y growth -16.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tendring. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.8%
5y (index) 8.6%
10y (index) 39.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Tendring. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £946/mo
Realistic £1,051/mo
Optimistic £1,156/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tendring.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Ipswich: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wix Abbey 0.1 miles
Shop Abbott Saab 0.8 miles
Train station Wrabness 2.0 miles
Shop Adept Design & Construction 2.6 miles
Train station Mistley 3.1 miles
University University of Essex 8.8 miles
University The Pastures 9.1 miles
Hospital Clacton Hospital 9.1 miles
Hospital Nuffield Hospital Ipswich 9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Burglary 2
Anti-social behaviour 1
Total incidents 3

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Wix and Wrabness Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 22 Jan 2023
Bradfield Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 13 Nov 2022
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Primary 2.1 miles Good — 18 Nov 2014
Tendring Primary School Primary 2.8 miles Good — 6 May 2019
Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School Primary 2.8 miles Requires improvement — 23 Jan 2022

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%
Max investor price (0.8%) £131,375
Target investor price (1%) £105,100
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).