School Hill, Birch, Colchester, Essex, CO2

Gatehouse Barn is a beautifully maintained, unlisted converted barn that provides expansive living space totaling 2,970 sqft, complemented by additional outbuildings spanning 1,090 sqft. Set within approximately 0.75 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds, the property backs onto picturesque countryside.

Accommodation

Upon entering through the glazed door, flanked by windows, you are greeted by an abundance of natural light that enhances the spacious hallway. The open-plan design creates a seamless flow between the reception hall, sitting room, dining area, and a study beneath the mezzanine. An elegant antiqued porcelain tiled floor, with underfloor heating, extends throughout much of the ground floor, reinforcing the sense of space and sophistication.
The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room is ideally positioned adjacent to the living area, making it perfect for entertaining. It features high-quality Neff appliances, including a fridge, freezer, hide-and-slide oven, combi oven, dishwasher, hob, downdraught extractor, as well as an InSinkErator food waste disposal and hot water tap.

Off the hallway, you will find a high specification bathroom, equipped with a Fiore heated towel rail, a Geberit Monolith Plus glass toilet frame, a matching wall-mounted basin unit, a Duravit wall-hung rimless toilet, and a walk-in shower with an Aqualisa HiQu digital shower. Additionally, there is a utility/boiler room and a study, which can also serve as a fifth bedroom.
At the far end of the barn, the master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and dressing area, along with a Jack and Jill en-suite that includes a Matki One shower cubicle with an Aqualisa Quartz digital shower, a Roca wall-hung rimless toilet, and a Roca inset basin. The ground floor is completed by a third bedroom with views overlooking the countryside.

First Floor

The first floor features two mezzanines, each accessible via a set of stairs at either end of the barn. One mezzanine provides access to the second bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and countryside views, whilst the other leads to the fourth bedroom, which includes an ensuite W/C.

Outside

The property is approached via a block-paved driveway with electric gates, leading to an expansive shingle driveway that culminates in a hammerhead turn and continues to the rear, where a detached triple cart lodge is situated. A five-bar gate provides access to a hardstanding area and a detached storage barn with an adjoining greenhouse. The grounds feature well-maintained lawns, punctuated by a variety of trees and shrubs, and an Indian sandstone sun terrace that enhances two elevations of the property. The total plot extends to approximately 0.75 acres.


What’s Nearby
Marks Tey Train Station: 4.2 miles, Colchester: 6.1 miles, Kelvedon train station: 7.4 miles, Chelmsford: 21.2 miles, Ipswich: 23.3 miles, Stansted Airport: 30.5 miles. All distances approximate.

The property is located in a conservation area on the north side of the village of Birch.

Birch is a pretty village benefiting from a strong local community, general store, primary school and public house. The village is surrounded by open countryside providing a network of footpaths with access to miles of delightful walks. The property is located close to the former Norman motte and bailey castle and parish church.

Excellent schools for all age groups are available in Colchester - Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls, Holmwood House, Colchester High School and St Mary’s girls’ school.

This location is ideal for the A12, mainline railway station at Marks Tey, Colchester or Kelvedon and out-of-town shopping facilities at Tollgate, Colchester.