2 bed bungalow for sale

Wrabness Road, Ramsey, Harwich CO12

Cedars is a thoughtfully renovated detached home, set within a generous plot on Wrabness Road, Ramsey. The house has been carefully updated throughout, balancing clean, contemporary finishes with warmth and texture. Internally, spaces are calm and well-proportioned, while externally, the gardens are a defining feature - mature, private and alive with seasonal colour and wildlife. The setting offers a rare combination of rural quietude and excellent connectivity.

The Property

The house is arranged across a single storey, with a natural flow between living and sleeping spaces. Entry is via a bright porch, where solid oak window sills and custom-fitted blinds introduce the material palette found throughout. Underfoot, flooring runs seamlessly into the main body of the house, reinforcing a sense of cohesion.

The living room sits to one side and is centred around a Chesney 5 log burner set on a slate hearth, creating a natural focal point. The chimney has been recently lined and regularly maintained. Soft finishes, including 100% wool carpet and custom electric blinds, lend a sense of quiet comfort, while a built-in electrical cupboard also provides useful coat storage.

At the centre of the home is the kitchen and dining space, recently installed in a shaker style with wood effect worktops. A full-height pantry with bespoke shelving offers excellent storage, and integrated appliances include the oven and dishwasher. The space is naturally bright and ideally suited to both everyday living and entertaining with ample room for a large dining table.

A side porch or utility area extends from the kitchen, with a timber worktop and space for laundry appliances, providing a practical transition between house and garden.

The bedrooms are set more privately. The principal bedroom is particularly peaceful, with custom-built wardrobes by a local maker and glazed double doors opening directly onto the garden. The second bedroom is also well-proportioned, with a built-in wardrobe and views across the greenery outside.

The bathroom has been recently completed with a calm, contemporary finish. Large-format tiles, a walk-in shower, bath and N&C fittings create a space that feels both functional and refined. A new window enhances natural light.

Throughout the house, careful improvements have been made, including replastered ceilings, new skirting, coving and interior doors, as well as updated flooring. The house was fully rewired in 2022, and the oil boiler has been consistently serviced.

The Outside

The gardens at Cedars are a standout feature. Both front and rear spaces are well-established, with a rich variety of planting including fruit trees, magnolias and acers, which bring seasonal blossom and colour.

To the rear, a block-paved terrace captures sunlight throughout the day and into the evening, providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining. The lawn extends beyond, framed by mature hedging and trees that create both privacy and a sense of depth.

The garden is also notable for its wildlife, with regular sightings of muntjac deer, woodpeckers, swallows and a variety of songbirds, lending a distinctly rural character.

To the front and side, there is ample parking for six or more vehicles, along with access to a detached garage. The garage has been well maintained, with updated brickwork, guttering and windows within the last four years, and includes its own fuse box and multiple power sockets.

The Area

Ramsey is a quiet village positioned between countryside and coast, offering a slower pace of living while remaining well connected. The surrounding landscape is characterised by woodland, open farmland and the nearby Stour Estuary.

Wrabness, just a short distance away, is known for its community feel and access to nature. A community shop serves the village, while local amenities include a traditional butcher and pub in Ramsey. The area is also home to the celebrated Grayson Perry-designed House for Essex and the nearby Wrabness beach.

For transport, Wrabness station can be reached on foot in around 30 minutes via a scenic route through the nature reserve, while Manningtree station is approximately 15 minutes by car, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street in around an hour. The A120 is also within easy reach, providing convenient road connections.

Further Information

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Tendring Band D

Construction: Brick

Mains water, electricity and sewerage.

Oil fired central heating

Seller position: End of chain

Mobile Coverage

EE Good outdoor, variable in-home

There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors. Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available.

O2 Good outdoor, variable in-home

There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors. Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available.

3 Good outdoor, variable in-home

There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors. Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available.

Vodafone Good outdoor

There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services. You may be able to get limited indoor coverage.

Broadband Coverage

Broadband type Highest available download speed Highest available upload speed Availability

Standard 17 Mbps 1 Mbps Good

Superfast --Not available --Not available Unlikely

Ultrafast 1800 Mbps 220 Mbps Good

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