Beautiful family house near river with hot tub

Our beautiful victorian family home is not a standard holiday let and is available for limited periods throughout the year. Located just 10 minutes walk from the centre and quayside of Wivenhoe - a cosmopolitan and historical village located on the stunning Colne river/estuary in Essex Our home is positioned between the lovely Constable inspired grounds of the University of Essex - home to the critically acclaimed 18th Century Wivenhoe House Brassarie restaurant and the picturesque Wivenhoe quayside, which offers a wealth of pubs, boutique shops, restaurants, coffee shops and includes a gourmet deli. Our family home has four double bedrooms and can sleep up to 8 people . The master has a king sized bed and and ensuite shower room. There are a further three bedrooms with double beds. The family bathroom on the first floor has a walk in shower. There is an additional shower room downstairs. The recently renovated kitchen / dining space has a large dining table which seats 8, together with a sit up island to seat 5, perfect for big gatherings. Our home has a wood burner in the lounge ensuring the house is toasty and welcoming all year round ! Our large and modern kitchen with island has all the mod cons youcould wish for ! The beautiful south-east facing wrap-around garden has a bbq , a decked outdoor entertaining area with lounge seating for 10 and a dining table which seats 8. There is also a trampoline to keep the children happy ! We recently installed a hot tub and pizza oven which are for guest use. Wivenhoe is home to The Black Buoy, voted best rural Essex pub and recently renovated Flag Inn. The quayside opens onto the stunning Colne estuary with walks meandering along the coastline. Also based in the village is a mainline station. With London Liverpool Street only an hour away, Wivenhoe is perfectly situated for London day trips. Surrounding Wivenhoe is a wealth of stunning blue flag beaches and areas of outstanding natural beauty. With the nearest beach less than 15 minutes away and the beautiful Holland-on-Sea, Frinton-by-the-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze all within a 1/2 hour drive, the beach is our children's second playground! About us: We purchased no 72 in October 2013 after falling in love with Wivenhoe and the surrounding area. The fabulous riverside location, vibrant community, history and culture of the village was a big pull, as well as the great commute into London. Attraction to this beautiful family home was instant, with its wealth of original features, beautiful garden and unique character. We completed a full renovation last year. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as our family love living here! We have a little aged cat called Gia, whom will require cuddles (although she is very shy) and feeding during your stay (all cat food supplied)!