Manningtree, CO11 1BG

ABOUT THIS HOUSE Beautifully renovated in recent years, Eugene House is an elegant Grade II listed home where every room has been carefully considered. The current owners have an exceptional eye for colour and interior design, creating a house that feels fresh, inviting and full of character, while remaining entirely respectful of its history. Immaculately presented throughout, it is ready to move straight into. The accommodation flows effortlessly from one room to the next, making it equally suited to everyday family life and entertaining. The reception rooms are wonderfully proportioned, each with its own distinct feel, from elegant spaces for entertaining to a cosy snug where you can curl up with a book. Original fireplaces, exposed timbers and sash windows sit comfortably alongside contemporary finishes, creating interiors that feel light, timeless and uplifting. The kitchen and breakfast room is the undeniable showstopper. Beneath a dramatic double-height vaulted ceiling, with exposed timbers and a glazed gallery overhead, it is a spectacular space that immediately draws people in. Designed around a generous island, with a walk-in pantry and room for a large dining table, it is somewhere to cook, gather and celebrate with family and friends. Across the upper floors are five generous bedrooms and three beautifully finished bath and shower rooms, including an excellent principal suite with dressing room and en suite. Outside, the sheltered courtyard catches the sun throughout the day and is perfect for summer evenings around the pizza oven, glass of wine in hand, while children play safely between the courtyard and the walled garden. The detached coach house provides a superb studio or home office above the garaging, while gated parking and an impressive cellar complete this exceptional home. ABOUT THIS AREA Named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in 2026, Manningtree has become one of the most desirable places to live on the Essex and Suffolk border. Sitting on the banks of the River Stour, it offers a way of life that is increasingly hard to find, where the water, countryside and town come together within a few minutes' walk. The estuary beach is at the heart of life here. Summer evenings might mean a swim after work, launching a paddleboard or kayak, taking the boat out for a gentle potter along the Stour, or simply watching children crab from the shoreline. Independent cafés, restaurants, pubs and boutiques create a lively atmosphere, while sailing, walking and cycling are all part of everyday life. Flatford and Dedham Vale are on the doorstep, with nearby Wrabness Nature Reserve offering spectacular scenery and wildlife. Manningtree station is within walking distance, with direct services to London Liverpool Street in around an hour. Colchester and Ipswich are both around 20 minutes away for extensive shopping, leisure and cultural amenities. Families are exceptionally well served by schools including Littlegarth, OBH, Holmwood House, Ipswich School, Ipswich High School and the Royal Hospital School, alongside outstanding state options including Manningtree High School, Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester County High School for Girls. TOWNS, CITIES & VILLAGES Hadleigh, 10.1 miles Colchester, 10.4 miles Ipswich, 11.2 miles London, 74.9 miles TRIAN STATIONS Manningtree Station, 0.9 miles Mistley Station, 0.9 miles Colchester Station, 10.4 miles (London Liverpool Street from 56 mins) AIRPORTS Stansted Airport 41.5 miles London Heathrow 103 miles