A spacious farmhouse with a detached cottage north of Colchester is hitting all the boxes. 

The Flatford farmhouse is located on approximately 16 acres of outstanding and unspoilt land in East Bergholt. 

A lengthy driveway leads to the principal residence, a detached holiday cottage, the former stables and the parking space. 

The home itself welcomes guests and residents via an airy entrance hall, which leads to a grand reception room on the ground floor. 

A drawing room to the south is flooded with light and offers uniterrupted views of the land surrounding the home while benefitting from a wood burning stove. 

French doors lead out on the terrace, seamlessly integrating the in and outdoors. 

The sitting room next to it and in a short distance of the kitchen can be easily designated as a formal dining room. 

Located in the east, the farmhouse kitchen is equipped with a large AGA range cooker, base and wall mounted units, an island with further storage and a win rack beneath. 

Next to it is a utility room offering convenient storage space, and leading the way to the pool house. 

The ground floor is completed by a study and a cloakroom. 

On the first floor, the principal bedroom boasts stunning views of the grounds thanks to the the windows on three sides of the room. 

Another four bedrooms, an ensuite and a family bathroom complete the accommodation of the main house. 

A timber-framed pool house with vaulted ceilings features one of the home’s highlights, the heated swimming pool. 

Three sets of doors open onto the garden and connect the pool to the outdoors, with a seating area positioned right outside. 

Horse lovers will be able to make the most of the four stables, however, planning approval has been granted to transform the stables into holiday lets. 

The rest of the garden is mainly grass, interspersed by trees and shrubs, with a pond as part of the property. 

The detached cottage is currently used as a holiday let and provides an additional source of income for the current vendor. 

It comprises of a living room, kitchen, bed and bathroom, as well as an additional open bedroom to the first floor. 

The property in Flatford Lane is listed at £2,195,000 with property agents at Savills. 

To arrange a viewing and for more information, an agent is available at 01473 234 800