Colchester, Essex · CO5
Wigborough Road, Peldon
Wigborough Road, Peldon, Colchester, Essex, CO5
Asking price
Nestled in the charming village of Peldon, this delightful three-bedroom cottage offers a rare blend of character, comfort, and versatility, with captivating views across open countryside towards Mersea Island.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Three bedroom detached cottage
- Ancillary accommodation
- Workshop
- Two reception rooms
- Kitchen
- Good size garden
- Backing directly onto farmland
- Private driveway allowing ample parking
- Village location
- Coast & Water
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Accommodation
The main residence combines traditional cottage charm with modern touches, featuring a welcoming living room with log burner, well-appointed kitchen, separate dining area, and three bedrooms each enjoying pleasant views over the surrounding landscape. There is a first floor shower room.
Annex
A key feature of the property is the self-contained ancillary accommodation, providing flexible space for extended family, guests, a home office, or potential rental use. Designed for independent living, it includes its own private entrance, living area, kitchen facilities, and bathroom.
Outside
The property is approached via a gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking, with a useful workshop offering further space for hobbies, storage, or business needs. The south-facing gardens are beautifully maintained, with lawned areas, mature planting, and uninterrupted views across Peldon’s countryside towards the estuary and Mersea Island.
What's Nearby
Peldon is a picturesque village nestled in the Essex countryside, offering a semi-rural lifestyle with convenient access to the coast, educational institutions and transport links.
Located just south of Colchester, Peldon lies approximately 7 miles from the historic town centre. The village is strategically positioned near the B1025, providing direct access to Mersea Island via the Strood causeway. This tidal causeway connects the mainland to Mersea Island, home to the West Mersea Marina, a hub for sailing enthusiasts and coastal activities.
The village is served by several nearby educational institutions which include Langenhoe Community Primary School and West Mersea Primary School. For secondary education there are schools in Colchester, such as Philip Morant School & College and Colchester Grammar School.
Peldon includes the ancient Peldon Rose Inn, which has stood for centuries near the Strood . The surrounding landscape features rolling fields, coastal marshes and scenic walking paths, making it ideal for nature enthusiasts.
A feel for the area
Connected for everyday life
100%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
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Getting about
4.7 milesto Wivenhoe Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.7 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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