No longer on the market
This property is no longer on the market
Floorplan
Map
Area stats3 bedroom detached house
Study
EV Charging
Detached house
3 beds
2 baths
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
EEO2ThreeVodafone
Features and description
- Elegant Principal Suite With Dressing Room And En-Suite
- Secluded ¾ Acre Plot With Mature Gardens And Summer House
- EV Charging, Garage & Driveway For 3–4 cars
- Period Features Throughout – Exposed Beams, Inglenooks, Quarry Tiles
- Fast Rail Links To London From Colchester Or Manningtree
- Peaceful Village Lifestyle With Easy Access To City & Coast
Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer to the market this timeless countryside retreat nestled amidst lush greenery just minutes from the historic village of Ardleigh and a short drive from Colchester’s vibrant city centre, Blue Barns Cottage is the very picture of English country charm. This enchanting 18th-century thatched home sits privately on approximately ¾ of an acre (STMS), lovingly cared for and tastefully updated by its current owners.
From its chocolate-box exterior to the cosy interiors rich with character—oak beams, inglenook fireplaces, and solid timber floors—this is a home that instantly embraces you. With three generous double bedrooms, including a serene principal suite with dressing room and en-suite, and a choice of three inviting reception spaces, there's room to both unwind and entertain.
The heart of the home is a stylish, integrated farmhouse kitchen—perfect for quiet morning coffees or preparing meals for summer garden gatherings. Outside, the beautifully landscaped garden is split into distinct zones: a sun-drenched lawn, charming summer house (complete with power and internet), raised vegetable beds, and even a working fresh water well.
Whether you're curling up by the fire in winter or hosting al fresco dinners on the terrace in summer, Blue Barns Cottage is a home that offers true year-round joy.
From its chocolate-box exterior to the cosy interiors rich with character—oak beams, inglenook fireplaces, and solid timber floors—this is a home that instantly embraces you. With three generous double bedrooms, including a serene principal suite with dressing room and en-suite, and a choice of three inviting reception spaces, there's room to both unwind and entertain.
The heart of the home is a stylish, integrated farmhouse kitchen—perfect for quiet morning coffees or preparing meals for summer garden gatherings. Outside, the beautifully landscaped garden is split into distinct zones: a sun-drenched lawn, charming summer house (complete with power and internet), raised vegetable beds, and even a working fresh water well.
Whether you're curling up by the fire in winter or hosting al fresco dinners on the terrace in summer, Blue Barns Cottage is a home that offers true year-round joy.
Rooms
Agents Note:
The vendors have advised us that there is Fibre to the Premises. Ultrafast internet broadband at 1GB/s speed.
Sitting Room Opening Into Study
7.67 x 4.57
Dining Room
4.95 x 4.55
Kitchen
3.86 x 3.73
Shower Room
First Floor Landing
Bedroom
4.95 x 4.52
Dressing Room
3.73 x 2.90
Bedroom
4.45 x 3.96
Bedroom
4.45 x 3.05
Shower Room
Studio
3.96 x 3.05
Garage
4.72 x 3.28
Area statistics
Crime score
Low crime
0/10
Home prices (average)
3 bedroom detached houses
£370,796
£370,796
About this agent
About Us Welcome to Palmer & Partners. We are a leading estate and letting agent in Chelmsford, Colchester, Clacton, Ipswich and the surrounding areas. Our estate and letting agents provide comprehensive sales, lettings and property management services to our customers. We have prominent town centre offices for all our branches and we cover a wide area across East Anglia. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to exceeding expectations on every level through our honesty, integrity, and professionalism, combined with the latest technology, provides us with a prime platform to achieve the sale of your property at the highest price possible. Our outstanding results have gained us an ever-growing client base through word-of-mouth recommendations from our clients. This has meant a continually growing and evolving team, with extensive local knowledge, that adheres to professional bodies rules and regulations. This multifaceted team also allows us to tailor our service to you, whether you're a seller, buyer, developer, landlord or tenant, Palmer & Partners are here to serve you. We are a partner led independent estate agents and we have over 140 years of experience between us! Palmer and Partners was established in 2004, so we're coming up to two decades which we’re extremely proud of. Initially, we operated out of our Colchester office, but as we grew, so did the number of offices and members of staff we needed. Our Ipswich estate and lettings office opened in 2007, soon followed by Clacton. We now also help those looking to start their property journey in Chelmsford, Saxmundham, Stowmarket and on the beautiful Suffolk Coast. · It is a mandatory requirement for a Sales or Lettings Agent to be part of a redress scheme; we have membership with The Property Ombudsman (a government approved redress scheme). · It is a mandatory requirement for a Lettings Agent to be part of a Client Money Protection scheme; we have membership with Propertymark (a government approved client money protection provider · Our Client Money Protection certificate is available upon request, or it can be found on our website · Redress - We hold independent redress with The Property Ombudsman” · Fees Tenant permitted payments are available upon request or they can be found on our website. Landlord Fees are available upon request, or they can be found on our website.