5 bedroom detached house for sale

A truly unique and beautifully presented character home, rich in charm and period features, thoughtfully created from two original cottages to form one exceptional family residence. Rarely available, this stunning property has been lovingly improved and maintained by the current owner since 1991, resulting in a home of real distinction and located in a quiet location away from the main road.

The accommodation is both versatile and generous. The front entrance opens into an impressive dining room, featuring open studwork and exposed brickwork which flows seamlessly into a bespoke fitted kitchen with a spacious walk-in larder. The kitchen is equipped with a range cooker and integrated extractor, built-in microwave, and space for an American-style fridge freezer.

A spacious living room provides an ideal family gathering space, showcasing an exposed brick feature wall and an attractive fireplace with wood-burning stove. A bay window to the side aspect allows an abundance of natural light to flood the room, while the generous proportions comfortably accommodate seating for the whole family.

Further ground floor accommodation includes a large utility room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, a separate WC, and a striking boot room to the rear of the property, used as the main day-to-day entrance and fitted with bespoke built-in storage. There is also a large and welcoming playroom or study, with an additional separate study area just off this room, ideal for home working.

To the first floor, the property offers five well-proportioned bedrooms (bedroom five is currently being used a dressing room) served by two staircases. The impressive main suite and bedroom two both benefit from an en-suite shower room. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Externally, the property continues to impress with two substantial outbuildings, including a main building currently used as a gym with its own WC, and a separate garage offering excellent potential for conversion into an annexe for multi-generational living (subject to consents). A further detached office is located to the rear of the garden, ideal for remote working or creative use. Ample off-road parking is available for multiple vehicles to the side of the property and to the rear of the garage.

Location and Amenities
Birch is a highly regarded village offering a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently close to Colchester. Local amenities include an excellent primary school, village hall, public house, and countryside walks, with further shopping, schooling, and leisure facilities available in nearby Stanway and Colchester city centre. Colchester North mainline railway station is approximately 4 miles away and Marks Tey is approximately only 3 miles away, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street. Excellent road links are available via the nearby A12, offering straightforward access to Chelmsford, Ipswich and the wider Essex and Suffolk regions.

This is a one-of-a-kind home, combining character, space and versatility in a sought-after village location - an exceptional opportunity to acquire a property of this calibre.