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Higham Road, Colchester CO7 7 bed detached house for sale
Spring Farm, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester, CO7 6NB
£1,250,000
Spring Farm, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester, CO7 6NB
£1,250,000
Our Summary
- 5 acres in the heart of the Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Spring Farm is a substantial country home offering remarkable potential
- While the house requires sympathetic renovation, its generous proportions, elegant layout, and wealth of character provide an inspiring blank canvas
- These include a traditional barn, multiple stables, and various stores, offering superb scope for equestrian use or smallholding activities
- In addition, the barn benefits from Class Q planning permission, opening the door to a residential conversion and further enhancing the property’s redevelopment potential
- Together, these buildings provide outstanding flexibility for those seeking ancillary accommodation, leisure facilities, or business use (subject to consents)
Description
Spring Farm is a substantial country home situated within 7.5 acres of land in the heart of the Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property requires sympathetic renovation, but its generous proportions, elegant layout, and wealth of character provide an inspiring blank canvas. The ground floor features expansive reception space, including a large dining room, study, billiard room, conservatory, and drawing room, making it perfect for multigenerational living, equestrian pursuits, or a lifestyle smallholding. The property also boasts an impressive reception room with direct access to the gardens, a lift to the master bedroom, and a range of outbuildings, including a traditional barn, stables, and stores. With Class Q planning permission, the barn can be converted into residential space, further enhancing the property's redevelopment potential. The property is surrounded by protected countryside, with breathtaking views of rolling meadows, ancient woodlands, and riverside vistas.