5 bed detached house for sale

Clacton Road, Thorrington CO7

Situated in the highly regarded village of Thorrington, this impressive five bedroom detached family home occupies a substantial plot extending to approximately 0.98 of an acre, offering a rare combination of generous accommodation, extensive outside space and a desirable village setting.

The property is approached via a welcoming entrance hall, providing access to the principal ground floor accommodation. There is a spacious living room, separate dining room, a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, creating excellent areas for both everyday family life and entertaining, plus a large utility room. A conservatory provides an additional reception space with views over the extensive grounds, while a convenient ground floor WC and integral garage add further practicality

To the first floor, the property offers five well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, benefiting from a dedicated dressing room and en-suite facilities, creating a private and spacious principal suite. The second and third bedrooms also benefit from their own en-suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

Externally, the property occupies an exceptional plot of approximately 0.98 of an acre, providing an abundance of space and offering considerable potential for those looking to enjoy a generous garden and a more rural lifestyle. The grounds provide ample opportunity for outdoor entertaining, gardening, children's activities or simply enjoying the peace and privacy associated with such a substantial plot.

The property also benefits from an integral garage with an electric remote-controlled door, providing secure parking and valuable additional storage space. Further benefits include an EV charging point connected to the solar panel system, along with a solar boost system to maximise energy efficiency. In addition, the property boasts a separate double garage, offering further secure parking, storage and versatile space.

Thorrington is a popular and picturesque village situated between Colchester and the Essex coast, offering a peaceful countryside setting while remaining well connected to the surrounding towns. The village has a strong community feel and benefits from local amenities including a village hall, parish church, public house, playing fields and local pre-school provision. Further everyday facilities can be found in nearby Alresford, Great Bentley and Brightlingsea, with Brightlingsea offering a wider selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and coastal attractions.

The surrounding countryside provides an excellent setting for walking and cycling, with open farmland, waterways and the Colne Estuary all contributing to the area's rural appeal. The historic Thorrington Tide Mill, a Grade II listed building, is also located nearby at the meeting point of Tenpenny Brook and Alresford Creek.

For commuters, the village is conveniently positioned for access towards both Colchester and the coast, with the B1027 providing a direct route towards Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea and the B1029 connecting towards Brightlingsea. The A133 provides an important connection between Colchester and Clacton, while the wider A120 and A12 road network can be reached via the surrounding road network.

Rail services are available from nearby Great Bentley and Alresford stations, with bus services also operating through the village providing connections towards Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Brightlingsea and Wivenhoe.

Offering five bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, four bathroom facilities including three en-suites, an integral garage and an exceptional 0.98-acre plot, this substantial detached home provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy spacious family living in a peaceful and well-connected village location.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, versatility and setting of this impressive property.