Summary - THE OLD HOUSE ABBERTON ROAD FINGRINGHOE COLCHESTER CO5 7AL
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Expansive grounds and rare barn potential for family living near Colchester.
Grade II listed five-bedroom period home with original features
Set in circa 2.25 acres with sweeping lawns and mature trees
Over 3,000 sq ft living space plus multiple reception rooms
Large unlisted barn (~2,300 sq ft) with conversion potential (planning required)
Ground-floor bedroom with en-suite; suitable for multigenerational use
Excellent mobile and fast broadband; very low local crime rate
Listed status restricts alterations and may complicate works
Large plot and period fabric mean higher maintenance and running costs
A rare Grade II listed family home set in about 2.25 acres, this imposing five-bedroom house blends period character with generous family living. Just over 3,000 sq ft, the layout includes multiple reception rooms, a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite and flexible spaces ideal for home working or multigenerational living. The large garden and sweeping lawns offer privacy, countryside views towards Mersea Island and Brightlingsea, and plenty of outdoor space for children and pets.
A substantial, non-listed barn of approximately 2,300 sq ft sits within the grounds and presents significant potential for conversion into an annexe, studio or home business subject to planning. The well-appointed kitchen, inglenook fireplaces and garden room retain historic charm while providing comfortable day-to-day living. Practical features include a generous utility room and excellent mobile and broadband connectivity.
Important practical points are straightforward: the property’s listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate refurbishment; any change-of-use or extension of the barn requires planning permission. The size of the house and grounds mean ongoing maintenance and running costs will be significant. The location suits a family seeking countryside living with access to Colchester schools and amenities—under six miles to Colchester station and on a bus route to local schools.
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