Property description
With garden and farmland views, this beautifully presented timber framed six bedroom farmhouse with Georgian facade is within 3.8 miles of Essex University campus; one mile to Alresford Station (direct trains to London Liverpool St from 1hr 17 mins); post office and shops; 3.2 miles to Wivenhoe station (direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 1hr 8 mins).
Approached by a tree-lined driveway from the road, the house is nestled amidst gardens and farmland to the front, rear and one side of the property and has ample private parking to the side of the house, including an electric vehicle charging point.There are outbuildings to one side of the property, several of which are offered with the house. There is also a vegetable garden with raised beds and a greenhouse / potting shed.
This timber framed farmhouse has been beautifully updated to accommodate contemporary living whilst maintaining period features.This light-filled house with open plan living to much of the ground floor (although there is a separate, more formal reception), lends itself to family life, with the main living area opening out onto a terrace leading onto the rear garden.There is a cellar; utility / cloak room; larder and boot room / side entrance lobby.
The first floor has four double bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite).
The spacious; semi open plan second floor provides the option of two interconnecting work spaces or two further bedroom / living spaces for older children, as well as a further bathroom.
The house, with garden and farmland views, is surrounded by gardens and fields to three sides with outbuildings to the remaining side - potting shed; greenhouse; gardeners WC and outdoor wash room; ride-on lawn mower shed and further detached shed.There is also a studio space with an adjacent enclosed vegetable garden with raised beds.
Local amenities in both Alresford and Wivenhoe, both with station; shops and schools, as well as Elmstead Market.Beth Chatto Gardens are 2.4 miles away in Elmstead Market; 10.5 miles from Dedham Vale and the heart of Constable country.The coastal enclaves, with their sailing centres and accessible coastlines of Wivenhoe (2.8 miles) and Brightlingsea (4.8 miles), as well as the artistic hub of Wivenhoe (film club, book club and the Wivenhoe Art Trail),and the historic city of Colchester (6.2 miles) are all located within seven miles..
Schools: Holmwood House 8.6 miles; Orwell Park Prep School 24.6 miles; Old Buckenham Hall Prep School 27 miles; Ipswich School 21.3 miles; Gilbert School 6.6 miles; Colchester High School 6.2 miles; Colchester Royal Grammar School 6.3 miles.
Water is metred and invoiced by the Landlord.There is a farmhouse sub meter for electricity which is also invoiced by the Landlord..Heating by a ground source heat pump with underfloor heating to the kitchen living area only, the remained of the house heating is served by radiators.
Please note that all furniture and personal effects shown in the photos will be removed prior to letting, with the exception of an armoire and chest of drawers in bedroom 2.EPC rating: C.
Key features
6 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Houses - Detached
Unfurnished
More features
Ample parking, Utility room, Larder, Cloakroom, Flexible second floor accommodation, Three outbuildings, Aga, Shower,
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Detached
- Size
- Ask landlord
- Monthly price
- £3100
- Weekly price
- £715
- Available from
- 5/22/2026
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Blue Gates Farmhouse, Alresford, CO7, Colchester.