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Guide price

£1,100,000

(£667/sq. ft)

4 bed detached house for sale
Boxted, Colchester, Essex CO4

    • 4 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 2 receptions

    • 1,650 sq. ft

  • Freehold

David Burr

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About this property

  • Detached farmhouse

  • 1,650 sq ft of internal accommodation

  • Four bedrooms

  • Ground floor shower room

  • Open plan kitchen/dinning room

  • Equestrian facilities including eight stables, feed room and yard office

  • Set within 6.2 acres of paddock and gardens

  • Secure electric gated entrance and off road parking

  • Range of further outbuildings

  • Located in sought after village of Boxted

A well-presented four-bedroom detached equestrian property set within approximately 6.2 acres, offering 1,650 sq ft of internal accommodation and a superb range of outbuildings and facilities.

Situation Boxted is a well-regarded and semi-rural village on the Essex-Suffolk border, known for its sense of community, surrounding countryside and excellent accessibility. The village offers a primary school, village hall and local pub, while more comprehensive amenities are available just a short drive away in Colchester - including mainline rail links to London Liverpool Street, shopping and leisure facilities, and highly rated secondary schools and sixth forms.

The property is ideally placed for access to miles of bridleways and scenic countryside, making it particularly appealing to equestrian buyers or those seeking a rural lifestyle without isolation. The nearby Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers riverside walks, excellent cycling routes and a wide selection of farm shops, pubs and restaurants. The combination of privacy, amenity, and accessibility makes Greenacres Farm a rare and desirable opportunity.

Description A well-presented four-bedroom detached equestrian property set within approximately 6.2 acres, offering 1,650 sq ft of internal accommodation and a superb range of outbuildings and facilities.

Occupying an exceptional position on the rural edge of the much-favoured village of Boxted, Greenacres Farm is a versatile four-bedroom detached farmhouse offering well-balanced accommodation of approximately 1,650 sq ft arranged over two floors.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a spacious and bright open-plan kitchen/dining area ideal for family living, a generously proportioned sitting room, a practical utility room and a ground floor shower room. To the first floor are four well-appointed bedrooms and a family bathroom, all with pleasant outlooks across the grounds and countryside beyond.

The property enjoys a high degree of privacy and is approached via electric gates opening onto a substantial yard area with ample off-road parking and turning space. The range of equestrian and ancillary facilities includes a triple bay cart lodge, four internal stables with a covered grooming area, four additional stables, a dedicated feed room, a well-equipped yard office, a generous workshop, a 500 sq ft brick-built structure housing a tack room, a Claydon four horse walker and a professionally constructed 45m x 25m Charles Britton menage.

Important agents note: The measurements, description, distances, journey times etc. Are provided as a guide only and should not be relied upon as entirely correct.

Local authority: Colchester Borough Council, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3WG band: F

services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil-fired heating. Note: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

Communication services (source ofcom): Broadband: Yes, Superfast - Speed: Up to 49 mbps download, up to 8 mbps upload
Phone signal: Yes - Provider: Limited O2, EE, Vodafone

note: David Burr make no guarantees or representations as to the existence or quality of any services supplied by third parties. Speeds and services may vary and any information pertaining to such is indicative only and may be subject to change. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on any matters relating to internet or phone services by visiting .

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    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    F

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