House for sale

Colchester

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

1.073.729 €

Listed Oct 19, 2026

About this listing

This exceptional and truly one-of-a-kind detached residence has been skilfully converted from a former Police Station, offering an incredibly versatile family home set across three impressive floors. Occupying a remarkable plot of approximately one-third of an acre, the property enjoys breathtaking panoramic views across the unspoilt countryside that surrounds the highly desirable village of Birch. Birch is a picturesque rural village nestled amongst rolling farmland and open countryside, yet remains conveniently located just six miles from Colchester and approximately four miles from Marks Tey Station, providing direct rail services to London Liverpool Street. The village itself offers a wonderful sense of community, with a highly regarded primary school, an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ preschool, and a charming seventeenth-century public house overlooking the attractive village green. The accommodation has been thoughtfully designed to provide both flexible living and generous proportions throughout. At the heart of the home is a stunning open-plan kitchen and breakfast room, beautifully appointed with integrated appliances, extensive work surfaces and ample space for dining. Skylight windows and patio doors flood the space with natural light, creating a bright and inviting hub for modern family life. Complementing this is a spacious open-plan sitting and dining room, a superb space for entertaining and everyday living. Featuring multiple windows, a character fireplace and patio doors opening onto the garden, this room enjoys a wonderful sense of warmth and connection to the surrounding outdoor space. The ground floor further benefits from a fully accessible WC and adjoining studio room, presenting excellent potential for a self-contained annexe, home office, gym, creative studio, treatment room or even a business venture, subject to any necessary consents. The first floor hosts three generously sized double bedrooms, one of which benefits from built-in storage, alongside a beautifully presented family bathroom finished to a high specification. Occupying the second floor are two further bright and spacious double bedrooms enhanced by skylight windows that perfectly frame the surrounding countryside. One bedroom also benefits from a modern en-suite shower room. Externally, the property continues to impress. A gated entrance leads to extensive off-road parking, while the substantial rear garden provides a wonderful setting for outdoor entertaining, family enjoyment and peaceful relaxation. Backing onto open countryside, the garden enjoys spectacular far-reaching views, with the current owners regularly spotting an abundance of local wildlife including deer, foxes and even barn owls, creating a truly special countryside lifestyle rarely found. Combining character, space, flexibility and an enviable village setting, this remarkable home presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a unique countryside residence that effortlessly caters for modern family living while embracing its idyllic rural surroundings. Building Safety No Mobile Signal 4G excellent data and voice Construction Type Brick Coalfield or Mining No Disclaimer These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers. Neither Knight West Limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.

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1.073.729 €