Chappel Colchester barn conversion on market for £1.5m

A large five-bedroom, two-bathroom barn conversion at the end of Bacon’s Lane in Chappel, Colchester with views across the Colne Valley is up for sale.

The majority of the unfinished home is set on the ground floor, which has two bedrooms, a family bathroom and an ensuite shower room all on one floor.

Views: countryside surrounding the home (Image: David Burr)

The newly developed home has a large entrance hall which then moves into a huge open-planned kitchen, family room and dining room.

There is also a separate sitting room, all with stunning views of the Colne Valley. The ground floor is spread out on approximately 322.43 square metres of land.

On the 37.13 square metre first floor, there are two smaller bedrooms and a small landing.

Spacious: inside the large newly developed home (Image: David Burr)

The conversion also offers a quadruple cart lodge at the edge of the L-shaped home.

The site has planning approved for a self-contained three-bedroom annexe.

Pictures inside the converted building show an unfinished but blank canvas waiting to be completed.

Unfinished: photographs show the property still has work to be done (Image: David Burr)

It has large floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the home, letting in masses of natural light and giving access to the stunning views.

The home is surrounded by miles of undisturbed fields and countryside.

In the description for the home, a spokesman for estate agents David Burr said: “Set at the foot of a private lane with a single adjacent neighbouring property.

Outside: view of the entrance of the home and cart lodge (Image: David Burr)

“Enjoying a south-facing rear aspect with unspoilt views across the Colne Valley.

“Offering an accommodation schedule of approximately 3,500sq ft.

“Mains water able to be connected via an available new mains connection at the top of the field.

Light: large windows letting in natural light (Image: David Burr)

“Private sewage treatment plant and rainwater harvesting system installed and available for connection.

“Heating system envisioned as either oil-fired heating or a combined oil/air source heat pump system.

Conversion: view of the modern bar conversion (Image: David Burr)

“A temporary electricity supply is in place for purposes of further conversion/finishing works with a permanent electricity supply having been paid for by the current owner although yet to be connected.

“Planning approval obtained for a self-contained annexe of approximately 1,600sq ft.”