- Guide Price £500,000 - £525,000 +
- Semi-Detached Bungalow +
- Four bedroom +
- Approximately 1,920 sq ft of accommodation +
- Energy efficient air source heat pump +
- Located within the picturesque Wakes Colne +
- 2.25kW solar panel system with feed in tariff and electric vehicle charging 7.5kw +
- Extensive parking and a range of adaptable outbuildings +
- Established west facing gardens +
- Convenient access to Colchester and Halstead +
SITUATION Set within the picturesque Colne Valley, the property benefits from excellent transport connections, with Wakes Colne and Chappel Railway Station providing regular services to Marks Tey and onward to London Liverpool Street. The surrounding countryside offers numerous walking and cycling routes, while the nearby villages boast well-regarded primary schools, local pubs, and everyday amenities. The historic market town of Colchester lies just a short drive away, offering extensive shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.
This elevated position not only affords pleasant views but also provides a sense of privacy and space rarely found in such a convenient location. With its combination of rural charm and accessibility, the property is ideally suited to families seeking versatile accommodation, professionals requiring rail connections, or those desiring a semi-rural lifestyle with scope for home-based working or business use.
DESCRIPTION Albecq is a substantially extended and highly versatile four-bedroom semi-detached bungalow, occupying an elevated position along the sought-after Station Road. Ideally located for both Wakes Colne and Chappel Railway Station, as well as the local village store, this superb home combines generous proportions with a beautifully presented interior. Offering around 1,920 sq ft of accommodation, the property benefits from mains services, an air source heat pump system, and a 2.25kW solar panel array, providing an energy-efficient lifestyle.
On the ground floor, a tiled entrance hall opens into a charming inner hallway with stripped pine flooring. Three spacious double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a welcoming sitting room with wood-burning stove and French doors to the garden are thoughtfully arranged. The granite-topped open-plan kitchen with peninsula unit and Belling oven flows seamlessly into the dining area, while the utility room with stable door provides practical garden access. A distinctive garden room, complete with pitched roof, tiled floor, and second wood-burning stove, creates an ideal year-round living space.
The first-floor extension forms a superb principal suite, incorporating a spacious bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a stylish en-suite shower room, and a unique glass screen link leading to a study area with its own wood-burning stove (potential to convert into an extra bedroom if desired). Externally, the property enjoys extensive frontage with ample parking, a variety of useful outbuildings - one currently configured as a dog grooming business with shower - and established west facing gardens featuring fruit trees, chicken run, and well-stocked borders.
AGENTS NOTE: The converted red railway carriage will not be included in the sale but the decking, brick piers, electricity supply and broadband cable will be giving potential to add your own cabin on the base provided.
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, City Council, Rowan House 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3WG ) BAND: C
EPC: Band C. A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request.
SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) technology. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES (source Ofcom): Broadband: Yes, Ultrafast - Speed: up to 1,000 mbps download, up to 1,000 mbps upload
Phone signal: Yes - Provider: Likely, Three.
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
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.