Colchester, Essex · CO5
The Lane, West Mersea
The Lane, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5
Asking price · Originally listed at £750,000
Located within one of West Mersea’s most desirable lanes, Curlew Cottage which was a former C18th fisherman’s cottage is a delightful character home that blends traditional charm with modern comfort. There is also a detached Sail Loft style annex which is ideal multi-generational living, or potential rental income.
Bathroom count needs confirmation: 3 / 2 across the supplied listing and agent features. The supplied sources disagree. Ask the agent to confirm the bathroom count and layout.
The home, in the agent’s words
- No chain
- C18th Grade II cottage
- Detached self contained one bedroom annex
- Three reception rooms
- Three bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- A short stroll to waterfront/anchorage
- Off road parking
- Integral garage/storage
- Potential rental income
Read the full agent description
Set just moments from the waterfront, local eateries, and the village’s vibrant community, this property offers the perfect coastal retreat for full-time living or a peaceful weekend escape.
Accommodation
Ground floor
Behind its attractive frontage lies a warm and inviting interior, thoughtfully arranged to maximise light and space. Entry to the cottage is via a vestibule which leads to a welcoming reception area/snug. A well-appointed kitchen is open aspect to the dining room whilst the largest room comes by way of the dual aspect sitting room. Completing the ground floor is a good size shower room with w/c.
First floor
Upstairs, the property offers three comfortable bedrooms all serviced by a family bathroom providing an excellent balance between charm and practicality.
Outside
Curlew Cottage enjoys a garden with sun terrace - an idyllic spot for alfresco dining, morning coffee, or simply enjoying the tranquillity of this sought-after location.
Annex
On the ground floor, there is ample storage space whilst upstairs, a well-appointed one-bedroom apartment provides independent living, featuring a light-filled living space and private balcony that offers picturesque views over the lane and the estuary. This additional accommodation is currently run as a very successful Air B and B.
What’s Nearby
Positioned on The Lane, one of the most picturesque and quiet residential streets on Mersea Island, the cottage is within easy reach of the beach, sailing facilities, boutique shops, and renowned seafood restaurants. With its superb setting and timeless appeal, Curlew Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a quintessential Mersea home.
A feel for the area
Connected for everyday life
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Getting about
5.7 milesto Wivenhoe Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.6 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 6.3 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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