Mill Lane, Birch, Colchester, CO2

** Guide Price £450,000 to £475,000 ** This impressive detached family home is prominently positioned in the charming village of Birch, approximately five miles southwest of Colchester. Nestled in a highly sought-after location, Birch offers a delightful mix of amenities, including a primary school, memorial hall, art gallery, and welcoming pub, creating an idyllic setting for a growing family. The property has been tastefully renovated by the current owners, combining period charm with modern style throughout.

Highlights include a newly fitted kitchen/dining area with sleek high-gloss units, matte-finish worktops, and integrated appliances such as a wine fridge and dishwasher. Additional features include a contemporary en suite shower room, a ground floor cloakroom, and full redecoration throughout.

Internally, the property begins with a welcoming entrance hallway with inset understairs storage and access to the ground floor cloakroom. The hallway flows into the stunning open-plan kitchen/dining/family area, leading through to the living room, which boasts oak-effect flooring and a floor-to-ceiling window that floods the space with natural light. The first floor offers two generously sized double bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes a dressing area, modern en suite shower room, and useful eaves storage. The second bedroom also benefits from its own en suite shower room and a large eaves storage area.

Externally, the home enjoys a well-maintained and thoughtfully landscaped rear garden, featuring a spacious decking area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The remainder of the garden is laid with shingle and enclosed by panel fencing and a brick wall. To the front, a large driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a double garage, all set behind a gated entrance.

Families will appreciate the nearby Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The village also offers activities for all ages, including a gardening club, children’s play area, and scenic country walks. Colchester, just a short drive away, provides extensive shopping, dining, and cultural facilities, while the nearby Tollgate retail park offers further convenience. The west side of Colchester is home to several well-regarded preparatory and state schools. Commuters will benefit from easy access to the A12, linking to London, Chelmsford, and Ipswich, along with mainline railway stations at Colchester and Marks Tey, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street.

Entrance Hallway

Ground Floor Cloakroom

Kitchen

9' 4" x 8' 1" (2.84m x 2.46m)

Dining Room

12' 2" x 10' 9" (3.71m x 3.28m)

Family Room

16' 5" x 10' 9" (5.00m x 3.28m)

Living Room

16' 3" x 10' 4" (4.95m x 3.15m)

Bedroom One

11' 11" x 8' 4" (3.63m x 2.54m)

EnSuite

Bedroom Two

11' 5" x 9' 5" (3.48m x 2.87m)

EnSuite

Eaves Storage

10' 5" x 9' 8" (3.17m x 2.95m)

Double Garage

18' 8" x 15' 5" (5.69m x 4.70m)