£900,000

5 bed detached house for sale
Birch Street, Birch, Colchester CO2

    • 5 beds

    • 3 baths

    • 3 receptions

Freehold
Added on 15/10/2026

About this property

  • 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

Summary
A landmark village home with endless possibilities. Character, countryside views and an exceptional gallery space combine to create one of Birch's most unique properties.

Description
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.

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2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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    Freehold

  • Council tax band

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