4 bedroom detached house for sale

A HOME THAT COULD GRACE THE PAGES OF HOME AND GARDEN MAGAZINE

This truly exceptional four/five-bedroom detached residence offers over 3,000 sq ft of beautifully appointed living space, thoughtfully designed and meticulously maintained. Set within approximately ¾ acre of landscaped grounds, this home exudes elegance, comfort, and a timeless appeal.

Built less than 20 years ago to the original owners’ exacting vision, the property blends modern luxury with traditional character. The home has been continually updated with care, making it feel fresh, contemporary, and move-in ready. From the moment you step inside, the attention to detail, use of premium materials, and quality craftsmanship are immediately apparent.

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
Nestled along London Road, a peaceful country lane just six miles north of Colchester City Centre, the home enjoys a wonderfully rural setting surrounded by open fields and farmland. The area offers a perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience, with amenities just a short drive away:

- 1 mile to local post office & convenience store
- 3 miles to West Bergholt (supermarket, chemist, doctor’s surgery)
- 2 miles to the Essex/Suffolk border and Nayland village, with riverside pub, salon,
delicatessen, and coffee shop
- 6 miles to Colchester City Centre (boutique and national retailers)

FOR FAMILIES, THE PROPERTY IS IDEALLY LOCATED:
- 2.5 miles to local primary school
- Approximately 6 miles to Colchester’s Lexden schools
- 2–4 miles to top-rated independent schools Littlegarth and Holmwood House

COMMUTERS WILL APPRECIATE:
- 5 miles to A12
- 5 miles to Colchester North Station
with fast trains to London Liverpool Street in under an hour

A CONVENIENT RURAL RETREAT
If you're seeking a relaxed, peaceful lifestyle where children can play safely in the garden, laughter fills the air, and nature is right on your doorstep—this is the home for you. A place where, on moving day, you simply pick up the keys, open the door, kick off your shoes, and feel instantly at ease. A home that’s ready for you to move into and start living the life you’ve dreamed of. Look no further.

ACCOMMODATION

INTERNAL

Ground Floor

From the main entrance, at the end of the long hallway, at the back of the house is the incredible kitchen/dining/garden room. A room that almost takes your breath away. With many windows, doors opening onto the rear garden and vaulted garden room. Light, bright and spacious, the area is stylishly decorated in complementary colours using quality materials and finishes throughout. Set into three key sections, dining area to one end, garden room to the other with the high quality kitchen in the middle with an almost central island with quartz worktops, high solid wood painted units and attached solid oak breakfast bar. These areas all have underfloor heating.

The bespoke kitchen was designed and installed by the reputable local company Salter and Salter,based in Coggeshall. Integrated kitchen appliances include Miele dishwasher, Siemens pyro clean double oven, Siemens pyro clean combination oven and microwave, Siemens warming drawer, Bora X Pure surface induction cooktop with integrated cooktop extractor.The free standing Fisher and Paykel fridge /freezer would be subject to negotiation. The utility room is fitted with the same make and colour of cabinetry as the kitchen. It includes an integrated AEG freezer, space and fixtures for washing machine and tumble dryer.

One wall of the kitchen is fitted with a useful shelving storage unit with an incredible feature integrated central pantry showcasing exceptional cabinetry. Back to the lobby, to the left is a cloakroom with shower, to the right is the main sitting room, almost square with feature log burner and views onto front garden.

To the far end of the house is the second reception room.
A versatile space which could be used as a family room, study, playroom or a ground floor bedroom, being close to the downstairs shower room.

First Floor

Four good size double bedrooms. The master bedroom is fitted with wardrobe units and has an an en-suite shower room. The front bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes. There is also a three piece modern family bathroom with a separate shower enclosure.

EXTERNAL

Almost central to the plot a concrete base entrance leads to a gravel driveway with off street parking for several vehicles and a double garage and car port.

The house and its formal front and rear gardens is on the right, both gardens beautifully landscaped with a selection of trees, shrubs, flowers and bordered by ornate box hedging. Mature hedging around the garden offers a high level of privacy.

To the left of the main driveway is a small paddock, approximately 0.2 acres, with three stable block, useful storage and suitable to convert to a gym if needed.

The solar panels were installed in July 2012. It is a 4.00kWp in total photovoltaic system on 16 panels. The return varies but has been between £500 and £1000 per annum tax free.
This small paddock could accommodate chickens or ducks, vegetable patch or outdoor play area for children.WHAT'S NEARBYGreat Horkesley village offers local amenities such as a post office/conveniene store for everyday needs, two local public houses and the Bishop William Ward Church of England primary school. The village has good bus links to Colchester and Sudbury..WITHIN EASY REACHThe surrounding countryside of the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty and provides extensive and beautiful walks and rides in rolling countryside. The nearby villages of Nayland, Stoke by Nayland offer further amenities such as a Village Shop and excellent Deli/ Cafe, Doctors Surgery and Church as well as offering fine dining at the Crown and Angel restaurants, lazy afternoons down by the river at the Anchor public house in Nayland

Stoke By Nayland Golf and Country Club is a short drive and David Lloyd Health and Fitness Centre is approximately 5 miles south at the A12 junction.

Nearby Colchester, England’s oldest city, offers an extensive range of amenities, as well as a mainline station with the fastest trains to the City, taking 48 minutes. The city offers a variety of shops, restaurants, bars, cinema, and the Mercury Theatre, as well as the impressive Colchester Castle.

The East Coast and West Mersea are easily accessible for sailing and water sports, as is the nearby Stour River for paddle boarding and canoeing.

The market town of Sudbury is only approximately 12 miles drive to the north. Famous for its links to Gainsborough and having a weekly farmers market.

There is also easy access to the A12 trunk road for access to Ipswich, north and, Chelmsford and the M25 south. Ipswich and A14 approximately 15 miles, M25 just over 42 miles.

Stanstead airport is less than 38 mile drive.

Short drive to both Littlegarth and Holmwood House independent preparatory schools, whilst there is a bus service to the Royal Grammar School for Boys and County High School for Girls, and the independent schools in Lexden – Oxford House, Colchester High School and St Marys.INFOTenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band – G
Local Authority - Colchester

Services - Mains electricity, mains water that is metered, oil fired central heating and private modern drainage systemDisclaimerChewton Rose Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.