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Colchester Road, Great Totham

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

7

SIZE

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Key features

  • Private Parkland-Style Grounds
  • Seven Bedrooms/ 6 Bathrooms
  • Detached Annex
  • Heated Outdoor Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Detached 4 Car Garage

Description

A Grand Italian-Inspired Country Residence with Exceptional Modern Luxury

Inspired by the timeless beauty of an Italian villa, Orchards is a truly magnificent country home that seamlessly blends classical architectural elegance with sophisticated 21st-century living. Set within 2.35 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, this impressive residence extends to approximately 11,280 sq ft, offering outstanding space, luxury, and versatility.

A striking portico entrance opens into a stunning galleried reception hall, setting the tone for the exceptional quality and attention to detail found throughout. The ground floor boasts a selection of beautifully appointed reception rooms including an oak-panelled study/library, formal dining room, morning room, elegant white drawing room, sitting room, and a superb kitchen/breakfast/family room — all finished to an exacting standard. Additional amenities include his and hers cloakrooms, a utility/second kitchen, and bespoke cabinetry throughout.

Upstairs, the first floor offers seven generous double bedrooms, most featuring luxurious en-suite shower rooms and private dressing rooms. Two bedrooms enjoy access to their own private terraces, ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation.

The top floor presents a wonderfully versatile space, currently configured as an entertainment and games room complete with a bar, kitchen, and shower room — ideal for hosting or relaxing.

Orchards is a rare and remarkable home that delivers refined country living with a modern, luxurious edge — perfect for those seeking grandeur, comfort, and style in equal measure.

The main residence is an impressive and elegant home, further complemented by two detached properties: a charming one-bedroom bungalow ideal for guests or multigenerational living, and a stylish two-storey, one-bedroom pool house offering flexible use.

The grounds are equally compelling, with mature planting and sweeping lawns that provide a tranquil, estate-like setting. For those who enjoy outdoor living and entertaining, there is a heated outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, and a detached triple garage.

A unique and complete package rarely found — perfect for those seeking space, privacy and luxury in a picturesque semi-rural setting.

What's nearby

This prestigious residence is situated in the village of Great Totham. By road the A12 main trunk road, just 3½ miles away, gives access to the historical town of Colchester and east coast ports to the north, with Chelmsford and the M25 to the south west with a journey time by road of approximately 45 minutes via the A120. For the golfer there are courses at Braxted Park, Benton Hall and the Five Lakes Country Club. The house is also within easy reach of the east coast with marinas at Tollesbury, West Mersea and Heybridge Basin. Schooling is well provided for within the area - both in the public and private sector. Of particular note are the four Grammar Schools in Colchester and Chelmsford, and Preparatory/Independent Schools at Elm Green, Holmwood House, New Hall and Felsted.

The nearest mainline railway station is in Witham which is about a 10 to 15-minute drive away. From here there are frequent services to London's Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of around 40 m

Within easy reach

For the City access to the historical town of Colchester and east coast ports to the north, with Chelmsford and the M25 to the south. For the City commuter the mainline station at Witham, just under 6 miles, has a frequent fast service to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 40 minutes. Those who commute to Canary Wharf can change at Stratford for the D.L.R. or take advantage of the road network on this side of the capital. Stansted Airport lies approximately 26 miles to the west with a journey time by road of approximately 45 minutes via the A120.

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Chewton Rose Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

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About Chewton Rose, Colchester

156 - 158 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1PG
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Are you keen to move out of London and get more house for your money? Moving to the Colchester area is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle while still being an easy journey from the capital. Colchester is just over 50 minutes into London Liverpool Street and a 45 minute drive to Stansted.

There are some excellent schools in the area, and plenty to occupy all the family in your free time. Head to Mersea Island for its beaches and watersports, to the zoo for some animal spotting. Colchester also has some great shopping and excellent restaurants and bars. The ever-popular coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold are only an hour away.

Whether you are looking for a period Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian home, a cottage or barn conversion or ultra-modern eco-friendly house, there's something to delight and surprise you in this historic and friendly area.

Let Chewton Rose help you find your ideal property in Colchester. Our branch is open Monday to Saturday at 158 High Street.

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