Brook Hall Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, CO5

A magnificent unlisted Victorian farmhouse, with a two bedroom annexe, set on about 2.3 acres.

Description

Lower Brickhouse Farm has been meticulously renovated and extended to a remarkable standard. The property offers approx. 8,344 sq ft of immaculate and versatile accommodation, boasting a high specification finish with period features.

The main house spans over two principal floors with a small basement cellar. The ground floor surrounds an inner courtyard and offers a flexible flow of accommodation which includes a stunning principal bedroom suite complete with dressing room and en suite bathroom. A series of beautifully proportioned reception spaces include a formal sitting room with fireplace, a further vaulted reception with sliding doors opening onto the inner courtyard and a wonderful formal dining room that flows through to an outstanding, vaulted, Neptune kitchen/breakfast room with a large central island, Sub Zero double fridge freezer, wine cooler and Wolf oven.

Additionally, there is an annexe which has its own private access, however can be included within the main house if required, with a fully fitted Neptune kitchen, living room with a wood burner, two bedrooms and a shower room.

Further accommodation includes a snug, two utility rooms and two WCs. There is also a gym and an integral barn (currently utilised as a dog room) offering potential for an additional reception, bedroom or leisure space.

The first floor hosts four double bedrooms, all generously sized, served by both a family bathroom and a separate shower room all accessed via a central landing.

Externally, Lower Brickhouse Farm is completely private and sits in most tranquil and peaceful setting. The plot of about 2.3 acres boasts a collection of outbuildings measuring approx. 1,474 sq ft. These include a double garage, wood store, multiple storage rooms and three separate stables located in the paddocks - ideal for equestrian use, workshops or further development subject to the necessary consents.

The central courtyard is ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining with fantastic leisure facilities including an outdoor heated swimming pool and a tennis court.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (compliant system).

Location

Colchester: 5.5 miles; Mersea Island: 6.5 miles; Ipswich: 21.9 miles; Chelmsford: 28.4 miles; Stansted Airport: 37 miles. All distances approximate.

Lower Brickhouse Farm located in Fingringhoe, a charming rural village in Essex, best known for its outstanding natural surroundings and close-knit community atmosphere. At the heart of its appeal is Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve, managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, which offers an extensive mix of reedbeds, heathland, ponds and grassland, along with a visitor centre, café, picnic spots, bird hides, and well-maintained walking trails. The reserve is a year-round hub for guided walks, children’s nature activities, educational visits and seasonal events. In the height of the summer (May to July) nightingales can be seen and heard from the property.
Colchester is just 5.5 miles away and easily accessible by car or local bus services.

Families benefit from good access to local schools including Kendall Church of England Primary School (rated outstanding) within about 3.9 miles, Colchester County High School for Girls (also rated outstanding) within around 5.9 miles., and Colchester Sixth Form, within about 5.4 miles.

Transport connections are convenient for commuters and families alike. Colchester railway station is around 7.3 miles away, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour. The A133 and A12 provide easy road access to surrounding towns and cities, including Chelmsford and Ipswich. For international travel, Stansted Airport is approximately 37 miles away, reachable in under an hour by car.

Square Footage: 8,344 sq ft



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