
Equestrian facility for sale
Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester, Suffolk, CO7

- PROPERTY TYPE
Equestrian Facility
- BEDROOMS
7
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
3,412 sq ft
317 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Substantial property with potential
- Equestrian facilities
- 7.5 acres (STS)
- Barn with Class Q planning potential
- Further outbuildings
- Located in Dedham Vale National Landscape
- Excellent transport connections
- Annexe potential
- No onward chain
Description
The property is approached via electric gates which open onto a sweeping gravel driveway, providing access to both the farmhouse and the range of outbuildings. This private arrival immediately sets the tone, offering a sense of seclusion while revealing the breadth of the holding and its rural surroundings.
Once inside the house, the accommodation is arranged over two principal floors and provides generous, well-proportioned rooms with excellent scope for reconfiguration and modernisation. The ground floor offers four reception rooms, complemented by a kitchen and breakfast room, a study and a conservatory enjoying views over the grounds. Practical spaces include a boot room / utility area and a cloakroom, supporting the day-to-day requirements of a working country home.
On the first floor, the main house provides five bedrooms served by three bath/shower rooms. A separate staircase rises to an additional suite of rooms which could operate as ancillary accommodation, comprising a kitchen/living area, two further bedrooms and a shower room, offering flexibility for extended family, guests or multi-generational living.
Outside, the grounds extend to approximately 7.5 acres (STS) and are a defining feature of the property, combining more formal garden areas with paddocks and open land, all set against a backdrop of gently rolling countryside. The gardens surrounding the house are predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature trees and established planting, creating a natural frame and affording attractive views in all directions. Beyond, the land is divided into a series of fields suitable for a variety of uses, with hedgerow boundaries and post-and-rail fencing enhancing both privacy and practicality.
A substantial range of outbuildings is positioned conveniently away from the main house, including a cart lodge, stables and two large offices, offering excellent versatility for equestrian, business or leisure purposes, subject to any necessary consents. The layout of the grounds allows for clear separation between the residential and working areas, while still maintaining a cohesive and manageable setting. Altogether, the land and grounds provide an exceptional sense of space and opportunity, all set within the unspoilt Dedham Vale National Landscape.
Reception Hall
30' 6" x 11' 9"
Family Room
20' 6" x 12' 4"
Conservatory
15' 3" x 9' 4"
Breakfast Room
12' 0" x 11' 3"
Kitchen
16' 2" x 8' 3"
Boot Room
7' 9" x 5' 4"
Cloakroom
4' 9" x 2' 9"
Living Room
20' 1" x 15' 3"
Study
11' 9" x 7' 2"
Entrance Hall
11' 9" x 11' 9"
Dining Room
14' 7" x 12' 3"
Lift to main bedroom (not tested by agent).
Landing
15' 7" x 5' 9"
Main Bedroom
18' 7" x 14' 8"
Lift to dining room (Not tested by agent).
Main Ensuite
14' 8" x 5' 8"
Bedroom
8' 1" x 7' 9"
Ensuite
7' 8" x 3' 10"
Bedroom
11' 5" x 10' 3"
Family Bathroom
8' 8" x 4' 5"
Bedroom
11' 5" x 9' 9"
Bedroom
15' 3" x 9' 8"
Bedroom with kitchenette
16' 3" x 11' 9"
Bedroom
13' 6" x 11' 9"
Bedroom
14' 2" x 12' 9"
L shaped room.
Shower Room
6' 11" x 6' 2"
Barn
29' 8" x 29' 7"
Office
31' 3" x 15' 1"
Power, light, consumer box.
Cart Lodge
30' 6" x 11' 9"
Office
30' 3" x 9' 4"
Light and power. WC.
Six stables and a tack room
Services
We understand mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil central heating and electric underfloor heating in the family room.
Broadband and Mobile Availability
Broadband: At time of writing there is Standard and Ultrafast broadband availability. Mobile: These figures show the percentage of measurements across this postal district over the last 12 months that can successfully stream video or make a video call if they have coverage. EE 82%, O2 66%, Three 81% and Vodafone 72%. Performance scores should be considered as a guide since there can be local variations.
Agents Note
We understand the barn may qualify under Class Q planning which allows for the conversion of agricultural buildings into residential homes under certain conditions.
Brochures
Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester, Suffolk, CO7
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