Discovering St Osyth

6th July 2021

St Osyth is a quaint village situated in north-east Essex, and last month the Beresfords team visited the charming St Osyth Priory Estate which offers various private and exclusive new homes including pretty cottages, elegant, detached family homes and stylish apartments. The estate itself is a great place to live for many reasons, properties are traditionally designed with a premium specification, and surrounded by beautiful parkland setting whilst also offering an 82-minute commute into Central London.

However, here at Beresfords we understand that deciding to move is a big decision and many things have to be considered including the local area. So, our Beresfords team have found all you need to know about St O!

If you want the best of both worlds, village and coastal living, St Osyth would be an ideal location as it is an idyllic setting, the high street offers various great independent businesses and the coastline surrounds you!

Here are some of our favourite amenities in and around St Osyth:

There are various great local businesses throughout St Osyth. Some of our favourites that the team found during a stroll through the high street were St Osyth Butchers, Dukes Tearoom and Bistro, Crossroads Sandwich Bar, Mollies Gifts, Toosey Tackle and a newly renovated pub - The Kings Arms - where the Beresfords team stopped for lunch, for market research purposes, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all!

The St Osyth Sunday Market has been running for over 30 years, attracting not just the locals but people from all across Essex and afar. Running every Sunday from Easter until the end of October, its a must-visit!

With something for everybody to enjoy, whether it be the fresh sea food or fruit, the Sailorboy Pub, and the great stalls there is something for all the family to enjoy.

With onsite toilet and changing facilities, free parking and a great location next to the beach it is a must to go and check out!

Are you looking to escape to the beach? Well you wouldn't have to worry about this ever again if you made the move to St Osyth! The coastline that surrounds St Osyth features lots of beautiful beaches. St Osyth Beach, Martello Bay Beach and Clacton-on-Sea are a selection of the most popular seaside destinations in the area!

St Osyth Beach is unspoiled and south facing and is a beautiful place for a dog walk, where you can unwind and enjoy the sound of the waves washing upon the shore. Its also a great place to try to rock-pooling! Meanwhile, at Martello Beach you can relax in the beach huts for the day!

There are also various local coastal attractions that include events such as Clacton Air Show, which is coming soon, the international shanty festival and there are various coastal sports offered if you are feeling adventurous!

One of the most iconic fresh fish shops in Essex, that provides both locals and tourists with scrumptious freshly caught fish!

Their menu's are updated weekly to ensure you never get bored! They offer bass fillets, smoked mackerel, live mussels, king scallops and various other seafood treats. If you want to ensure you can get your daily dose of freshly caught local fish why not take a look at their Facebook page and order in advance.

St Osyth village is steeped in history, for various reasons! Not only is it bout 12 miles south-east of the oldest town in Britain, Colchester, but it also has many of its own historical connections that you can explore, including the The Cage, Martello Tower and St Osyth Priory.

So whether you are looking to explore all things supernatural, you would like to learn more about a nineteenth century french invasion or the past of St Osyth Priory country house estate.

If you are considering a move to St Osyth contact our Colchester branch today, or take a look at the great properties at St Osyth Priory.