4 bedroom detached house

What We Think at the Zoe Napier Group

This elegant four/five bedroom country home has been extended & refurbished to an exemplary standard, combining an abundance of charm & character with later contemporary additions. Its country lane setting, overlooking spectacular farmland provides a wonderful semi-rural ambience whilst the property enjoys easy access to local amenities.

What our Owners Say

It has been our privilege to sympathetically restore the original beauty of Oak Cottage by retaining its original elegance whilst enriching with 21st century luxury. Earls Colne is a wonderful place to live with its surrounding countryside, village centre, abundance of walking routes and easy access to the mainstream amenities of Colchester, Chelmsford and Halstead.

History & Background

Although not listed, this deceptively spacious and high specification part thatched residence was originally constructed in 1584. The original part of the property enjoys a wonderful array of exposed timbers, and red brick fireplaces. The rear extension was completed in 2000 and the side extension in 2007 creating a superb open plan living space, with open stud work throughout.

The ground floor accommodation boasts four principal reception rooms, with a spacious kitchen/ breakfast room, recently replaced and re-designed to an extremely high specification, utility area, wonderfully spacious recently re-fitted family bathroom, two double bedrooms, one with en suite shower room. A spiral wrought iron staircase leads to the master bedroom suite which is incredibly impressive, enjoying a superb balcony and en suite shower room, with a further bedroom and study which have a separate staircase.

The property has three cast iron log burners, a wealth of beams/studwork, original cast iron radiators, bespoke oak cabinetry, flagstone flooring, wood flooring and high-end finishes throughout including Villeroy & Boch Hansgrohe, Miele etc

Setting & Location

Situated within walking distance on a quiet lane on the edge of the village of Earls Colne with open farmland views and benefitting from some beautiful walks in the immediate vicinity and into the village of Earls Colne. Earls Colne is a vibrant and charming village, lying about eight miles to the west of Colchester City and around 3.5 miles to the east of the historic market town of Halstead. The village itself has a primary school (Ofsted Good) and there are excellent leisure and golfing facilities within a 2-mile radius of the property. There are two secondary schools within 4.5 miles from the property which are both Ofsted rated as Good. The nearest mainline station is Kelvedon, 6.1 miles and Marks Tey 7.0 miles away both or Colchester (North) 9.3 miles. Halstead 4.2 miles * Colchester City 9 miles* Chelmsford City 21 miles* Stansted International Airport/M11 27 miles* Easy access to A120

Agents Notes

1) Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire/declaration for potential buyers to make an informed offer. Please request details from the sole selling agent.

2) The property was re-thatched approximately 10 years ago

3) The property is situated within the CAA-approved ATZ circuit for training aircraft at Anglian Flight Centres, Earls Colne - Also the home of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. For more information, please visit

. Curds Road is an area noted to ‘avoid’ on the circuit patterns.

4) Council Tax Band - D

5) Local Authority: Colchester