Birch Road, Copford, Colchester, Essex, CO6

An immaculate early C19th former farmhouse which has been subject to a sympathetic refurbishment programme combining both original and contemporary aesthetics blended together to create sophisticated living space. 1.78 acres.

Dating back to the early 19th century with modern alterations, Walnut Tree Farm is a beautiful red brick farmhouse under a slate roof providing spacious and flexible accommodation, occupying a peaceful and accessible countryside setting. The property enjoys attractive gardens and grounds extending to approx. 1.73 acres with a collection of former agricultural storage buildings.

The property is entered from the front into a welcoming reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor landing. To the left of the ground floor reception hall is a drawing room with working fireplace and to the right, a sitting room with wood burning stove. Tall sash windows in both receptions provide a wealth of natural light and views over the front garden. Beyond lies a well-appointed bespoke kitchen fitted opening to a comfortable dining area. An inner lobby leads to a utility room with small cloakroom. To the immediate rear is a boot room with garden access. Completing the ground floor is a wine cellar, accessed via a hatch in the utility room, and a large solid wood framed orangery to the side of the property, offering panoramic views over the gardens and front and back garden access. On the first floor there is a delightful master bedroom, three additional good-sized bedrooms as well as two family bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bath and separate shower.

Outside

To the front, Walnut Tree Farm is approached from a peaceful country lane, accessed over a wide curved driveway offering parking space for multiple vehicles, leading to the front of the house. The gardens and grounds are mainly to the side of the house offering extensive lawns which are complemented with mature trees and well stocked beds. To the north-western corner of the land is a natural pond attracting a variety of wildlife and a small area of woodland.

The house and orangery look out to the large front lawn and driveway. The gardens are a particular feature of the property and are principally laid to lawn with a wide variety of trees, flowerbeds and the pond. There is a south-facing formal garden and orchard to the side of the house. Immediately to the back of the house is a large York stone paved terrace, which is ideal for entertaining. A raised sweeping shingle terrace to the front and side extends from the conservatory leading to a sun terrace to the rear with a retaining red brick wall. There is a further area of lawn to the rear of the house. The main part of the garden is fully fenced around the perimeter. To the southern side of the house is a an attractive red brick outbuilding comprised of three useful storage rooms and a shared proportion of a cart lodge.

All in around 1.73 acres.

Marks Tey train station: 2.3 miles; Colchester: 7 miles; Chelmsford: 19.7 miles; Stansted airport; 28.9 miles; Ipswich: 24.2 miles. All distances approximate.

Enjoying a peaceful semi-rural setting, Walnut Tree Farm is situated on the southern edge of the sought after hamlet of Copford Green, overlooking local countryside. Copford Green is a small hamlet surrounded by a triangular shaped green. In the centre of the green is a wonderful Oak tree which was planted by the village residents to commemorate the Coronation of Edward VII in 1902. Adjacent to the green is a popular public house, local school, cricket ground and church. A wider selection of shopping facilities can be found locally at Marks Tey which is 2.3 miles away and offers a post office, public house, several shops and a train station which provides frequent connections to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 56 minutes. By road, Marks Tey links to the A12 providing access to London to the south, Ipswich and the coast to the north.

Colchester, now a city is the old oldest recorded town in England, is around 7 miles in distance and offers a wide range of recreational shopping and educational facilities, including two grammar schools, making the area very popular for families.

From Chelmsford take the A12 towards Colchester, bypassing Witham and Kelvedon. Take the slip road off the A12 at Marks Tey. At the roundabout take the third exit onto a short length of dual carriageway. At the next roundabout take the second exit towards Stanway and take the first main turning to the right (opposite a garage) and continue to Copford Green. Proceed past the green onto Birch Road where the property can be found on the left hand side.