5 bedroom detached house for sale

Guide Price £650,000 - £675,000 Formerly the village Post Office, this impressive detached residence in the sought-after village of Wethersfield has been beautifully converted to create a substantial four/five bedroom family home, occupying a fantastic size plot with exciting potential.
From the moment you step through the entrance door, you are welcomed by a generous reception room, currently used as a dining room, setting the tone for the space and versatility this home offers. The ground floor layout flows effortlessly, with a great size lounge flooded with stunning natural light and doors opening directly onto the garden perfect for family living and summer entertaining.
To the rear of the property is a superb, modern fitted kitchen, thoughtfully designed with a central island providing ample seating, making it a true hub of the home. There is plenty of workspace and storage, ideal for keen cooks and social gatherings alike. Just off the kitchen is a useful additional area perfect as a coffee station, microwave space or for extra appliances and French doors lead beautifully out to the garden.
Further ground floor benefits include a utility room, a downstairs cloakroom, a side door from the hallway providing convenient external access, and stairs rising to the first floor.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress. A striking open-plan first floor lounge area features a vaulted ceiling and skylights, creating a wonderfully light and airy space with lovely views over the garden and village. This versatile area could easily be transformed into a superb principal bedroom suite if desired. In addition, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, with the main bedroom enjoying the advantage of its own en suite shower room, alongside a family bathroom serving the remaining rooms.
Externally, the property sits on a tremendous plot. To the front is a lawned garden, while to the side a driveway provides parking for several vehicles, with double gates allowing vehicle access through to the rear ideal for those needing additional parking, storage or access to existing outbuildings or workshop space.
The rear garden begins with a wooden decked seating area, leading onto an extensive lawn. Beyond this, you’ll find an outdoor kitchen area along with various outbuildings and garages, offering fantastic potential for further enhancement. The size of the plot is a real feature of this home, presenting endless opportunities to create something truly special.
Situated in a charming village location, this unique home offers generous living space, flexibility, character and a wonderful size plot ticking plenty of boxes for families looking for space, lifestyle and potential in equal measure.

ACCOMMADATION

Lounge – 12FT X 20FT 6 (3.6M X 6.27M)
Dining Room – 15FT X 10FT5 (4.57M X 3.19 M)
Utility Room – 10FT X 9FT 7 (3.07M X 2.93M)
Kitchen – 14FT2 X 13FT 7 (4.33M X 4.16M)
First Floor Lounge – 14FT 2 X 21FT (4.33M X 6.42M)
Bedroom 1 – 9FT8 X 13FT9 (2.95M X 4.21M)
Bedroom 2 – 9FT8 X 14FT2 (2.96M X 4.33M
Bedroom 3 – 7FT3 X 10FT3 (2.21M X 3.14M)
Bedroom 4 – 7FT7 X 6FT3 (2.32 M X 1.91M)

COUNCIL TAX BAND - D

Local Authority - Braintree District Council

Broadband Availability - Broadband Available with speeds up to 68.4mbps

Utilities -

Mains Electric

Oil Fired Central Heating

Mains Water

Mains Sewerage


Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of Brick.

Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map.
The property is not in a Flood zone which means it has a low probability of flooding from rivers and the sea. - Checked February 2026

Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked February 2026 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to currents laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.