
Birch Road, Copford, Colchester, Essex, CO6

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Exquisite Grade II listed C19th farmhouse
- Beautifully and sympathetically restored
- Three reception rooms
- Wine cellar and boot room
- Four double bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms
- Set on a plot in excess of 1.7 acres (STS) with outbuildings
- Gardens, orchard, pond and woodland copse
- Excellent transport links
- No onward chain
Description
This handsome C19th Grade II listed farmhouse offers outstanding and beautifully appointed accommodation which offers a refined blend of proportion, light, and period charm.
To the front of the house, the sitting room - currently used as a library - and the main living room enjoy a westerly outlook, both benefitting from tall sash windows, high ceilings, and decorative cornicing that underscore the building’s heritage and stature.
A central hallway connects the principal rooms, with the dining room and more utility areas located towards the rear.
The dining room itself offers an inviting setting for entertaining, with its generous proportions and close proximity to the kitchen allowing for both formal and informal gatherings with ease.
The kitchen is fitted with bespoke cabinetry, stone flooring, and features a cast-iron AGA, offering classic style and robust functionality.
The orangery is a particularly impressive feature of the home, with its vaulted glazed ceiling and panoramic garden outlook, creating a bright and versatile space suited to a variety of uses.
A boot room and utility area offer practical space for daily living, while a cloakroom is located discreetly off the inner hallway.
Completing the more domestic areas, is a well-proportioned cellar, ideal for either general or wine storage.
The first floor is approached via a graceful staircase with elegant balustrade, which rises to an elegant landing, providing access to four well-proportioned double bedrooms. Each room enjoys a pleasant aspect, with varying views over the gardens and grounds. The principal rooms retain the charm and symmetry expected of a period farmhouse, with generous ceiling heights and deep-set windows that enhance the sense of space and light throughout.
The accommodation is supported by a family bathroom and a separate shower room, both thoughtfully presented and positioned for convenience. The arrangement offers a balanced and comfortable layout, suited to both family living and visiting guests.
The house is set within beautifully maintained grounds extending to approximately 1.73 acres (subject to survey).
Immediately surrounding the property are areas of more formal garden design, with shaped borders, gravel paths, and defined planting that complement the symmetry and character of the house. Stone terracing to the rear provides a generous space for outdoor dining and overlooks established beds and lawn.
As the gardens extend away from the house, the landscaping transitions into a more natural and organic setting. A network of mown paths weaves through long grasses and under mature trees, giving way to a small copse and areas of light woodland that support both wildlife and seasonal interest. Towards the boundary lies a natural pond, discreetly positioned and surrounded by greenery, enhancing the rural quality of the setting. The grounds offer a combination of structure and freedom, equally suited to relaxation, play and informal exploration.
o the side of the property stands a traditional outbuilding, offering a combination of practical spaces including a cart lodge, log store, workshop and shed. This versatile structure blends well with the character of the house and provides valuable external storage and working areas.
Entrance Hall
12' 10" x 6' 6"
Living Room
16' 3" x 12' 10"
Sitting Room
14' 5" x 13' 4"
Dining Room
14' 1" x 10' 9"
Kitchen
13' 0" x 10' 7"
Utility Room
7' 2" x 4' 6"
Cloakroom
4' 10" x 3' 0"
Boot Room
8' 7" x 6' 8"
L shaped room.
Inner Hallway
10' 2" x 5' 2"
Orangery
24' 2" x 12' 11"
Wine Cellar
10' 1" x 9' 3"
Landing
16' 0" x 6' 7"
Bedroom
16' 0" x 12' 11"
Bedroom
14' 1" x 13' 0"
Bedroom
11' 5" x 10' 7"
Bathroom
8' 8" x 8' 3"
Shower Room
7' 3" x 5' 10"
Bedroom
11' 4" x 10' 9"
Store
20' 6" x 8' 0"
Workshop
12' 10" x 7' 10"
Log Store
12' 10" x 8' 0"
Cart Lodge
26' 6" x 15' 4"
Agents Note
There is a building to the side of the driveway allowing access to storage rooms / a workshop and a cart lodge. There is a private, shared entrance with the neighbouring property.
Services
We understand mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage via septic tank. Oil fired central heating.
Broadband and Mobile Availability
Broadband and Mobile Data supplied by Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker. Broadband: At time of writing there is Standard broadband availability. Mobile: At time of writing, it is likely there is limited EE, O2 and Three mobile availability.
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Birch Road, Copford, Colchester, Essex, CO6
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