Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5

Located on the highly sought-after Empress Avenue, just a short stroll from the beach, Orchard House is an exceptional detached residence occupying a generous plot of over a quarter of an acre.

The property has been comprehensively transformed by the current owners and is presented in excellent order throughout, combining modern comforts with spacious and versatile accommodation.

Extensive improvements include newly installed windows, updated plumbing, a contemporary fitted kitchen/dining room and stylishly appointed bathrooms, creating a home perfectly suited for modern family living.


Accommodation


Ground floor

A recently added storm porch opens into an impressive and spacious reception hallway, setting the tone for the well-planned accommodation beyond. The ground floor features a study, an elegant sitting room, a substantial conservatory overlooking the gardens, and a superb open-plan kitchen/dining room ideal for entertaining. In addition, there is a separate utility room and cloakroom/WC.


First floor

To the first floor are four generously proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, together with a well-appointed family bathroom.


Outside

Externally, the property continues to impress with extensive off-road parking and ample space for the storage of a small boat or trailer. A particular feature is the outstanding detached double garage with office accommodation above along with shower room and w/c on the ground floor offering excellent potential for those working from home or seeking additional hobby or studio space.

The mature plot provides excellent privacy and generous outdoor space, making Orchard House a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully improved home in one of West Mersea’s most desirable locations.


What's Nearby

Situated to the West side of Mersea, you have the benefit of being close to all local amenities, public houses and restaurants to enjoy. This property would be ideal for a family looking to nestle down into their forever home or a weekend retreat, this really is one of a kind, an internal viewing is essential to appreciate what is on offer.

The property enjoys a pleasant setting on a sought after avenue in the heart of Mersea Island within a short walk of the village centre, ideally situated to conveniently access all the amenities that West Mersea has to offer.

The island primary school (latest rating OFSTED GOOD) and secondary school offer convenient schooling on the island, but there is a wide choice of other schools nearby on the mainland. The historic town of Colchester is approximately nine miles away and offers town amenities and mainline railway trains to London Liverpool Street.

Colchester 9 miles* Tiptree 11 miles* Maldon 17 miles* Ipswich 25 miles* Stansted Airport 38miles* Colchester to London average train journey time 59 minutes*.