This colorful and eclectic hideaway cottage, known as Marsh Cottage, is nestled at the end of a no-through track driveway, offering stunning views of the Orwell Estuary. The property, which was originally a customs and excise lookout, has been extended and renovated to create a unique and atmospheric home with a total living area of approximately 1,960 square feet. The interior features a central kitchen with a vaulted and glazed ceiling, a 34-foot open-plan sitting/dining room with a full-width glazed elevation, and three double bedrooms. The property also boasts a solar array, oil-fired central heating, and a west-facing courtyard garden with a double garage and car port. The gardens, which extend to approximately 0.4 acres, offer a south and east-facing aspect with lawns, fruit trees, and a feature ornamental pond. The property is surrounded by vineyards and arable farmland, with footpath access to the riverbank and a picturesque riverside walk along the estuary. It is located just a mile from Shotley village, which has a garage and general stores, and is within easy reach of Ipswich and Manningtree, with regular main line rail services to London.