Summary - HILLHOUSE FARM LODGE LANE ARDLEIGH COLCHESTER CO7 7RD
8 bed 8 bath Detached
A major country estate with exceptional leisure and entertaining facilities.
Circa 10,000 sqft across three floors
Hill House Farm is a rare, three-storey country estate of roughly 10,000 sqft set within about 16 acres of landscaped grounds, overlooking Ardleigh Reservoir. The principal house provides extensive family accommodation with eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms, complemented by three self-contained annexes and generous ancillary space for leisure and staff. Secure electric gates, a triple garage and long driveway complete the arrival sequence.
The property has been comprehensively reimagined to combine traditional character with contemporary fittings. Stand-out leisure features include an indoor heated pool with changing facilities, a restored entertainment barn with a commercial-grade bar and mezzanine, a gym area, heated pool house with outdoor kitchen, and purpose-built outdoor sports surfaces including a five-a-side pitch and multi-use court. There is also a shooting lodge, alpaca paddock and multiple outbuildings arranged for flexible use.
Practical points to note: tenure is freehold and the site sits in a low flood-risk location, but broadband speeds are reported as slow which may affect heavy remote-working or streaming across the estate. Local crime levels are average. For families, nearby primary schools include two rated Good, and one with a Requires Improvement outcome from Ofsted.
This estate will suit a buyer seeking a distinctive high-value country home with extensive entertaining and leisure infrastructure, or a purchaser exploring mixed residential and potential leisure/commercial opportunities. The scale and complexity of the estate mean ongoing management and maintenance should be anticipated to preserve the buildings and grounds.
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