Birch Street
Birch, Colchester
5Bedrooms3Bathroomsdetached house
Price:£900,000
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Price:£900,000
Property details
Key features
- FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS ARRANGED OVER THREE FLOORS
- EXCEPTIONAL FORMER POLICE STATION CONVERSION
- VERSATILE GALLERY AND ADJOINING STUDIO SPACE
- POTENTIAL FOR ANNEXE, HOME BUSINESS OR WORKSPACE
- GENEROUS PLOT OF APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD OF AN ACRE
- GATED ENTRANCE WITH EXTENSIVE OFF-ROAD PARKING
- STUNNING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS AND ABUNDANT WILDLIFE
- SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION IN THE HEART OF BIRCH
Council Tax Band:
D
Tenure:
Freehold
Nestled within a generous plot in the heart of the ever-popular village of Birch, this remarkable former Police Station is a home unlike any other. Rich in character and brimming with opportunity, it has been lovingly held by the same owners for over two decades and offers an extraordinary blend of lifestyle, flexibility and rural charm.
Beyond the gated entrance, the property unfolds into a spacious family home designed for modern living, with light-filled reception spaces and a welcoming kitchen/dining room opening directly onto the idyllic rear garden. Across the upper floors, five double bedrooms provide ample space for growing families, guests or home working.
What truly sets this home apart is the substantial gallery and adjoining studio; a versatile and inspiring space that could effortlessly become a self-contained annexe, creative workshop, home office, wellness suite or business premises, subject to the necessary consents. Previously operating as a successful café, the possibilities are as exciting as they are varied.
Outside, extensive parking and beautifully established grounds give way to stunning countryside views, where deer wander the fields, barn owls glide overhead and the changing seasons provide a breathtaking backdrop year-round.
Rarely does a home offer such a compelling combination of character, space and untapped potential. A landmark village property with endless possibilities, this is far more than a home, it's a lifestyle.
Beyond the gated entrance, the property unfolds into a spacious family home designed for modern living, with light-filled reception spaces and a welcoming kitchen/dining room opening directly onto the idyllic rear garden. Across the upper floors, five double bedrooms provide ample space for growing families, guests or home working.
What truly sets this home apart is the substantial gallery and adjoining studio; a versatile and inspiring space that could effortlessly become a self-contained annexe, creative workshop, home office, wellness suite or business premises, subject to the necessary consents. Previously operating as a successful café, the possibilities are as exciting as they are varied.
Outside, extensive parking and beautifully established grounds give way to stunning countryside views, where deer wander the fields, barn owls glide overhead and the changing seasons provide a breathtaking backdrop year-round.
Rarely does a home offer such a compelling combination of character, space and untapped potential. A landmark village property with endless possibilities, this is far more than a home, it's a lifestyle.
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