4 Bed Detached House For Sale

Set opposite the picturesque National Trust’s Bourne Mill, this detached home enjoys a rare combination of scenic surroundings and superb commuter convenience. Accessed via a private road from and offering double gated private access from the rear. Located just a short 10-minute walk from the train station, it sits in a key commuter area with excellent links to local amenities, schools, and Colchester’s vibrant town centre.



An exceptional detached home set opposite the tranquil and historic Bourne Mill, offering generous living spaces, a remarkable 200ft rear garden, and excellent future potential. Surrounded by natural beauty and rich heritage, this property presents a rare opportunity to enjoy both peaceful surroundings and convenient access to Colchester's town centre just over a mile away.

The house provides flexible and spacious accommodation, including two bright reception rooms ideal for relaxation and entertaining, a ground floor shower room, and a well-appointed family bathroom upstairs. One of the bedrooms features a unique mezzanine level, perfect for use as a study, play zone, or creative retreat. The layout offers excellent versatility for modern family living.

The magnificent rear garden is a true standout feature, stretching approximately 200ft, with mature planting, wide lawn areas, and abundant potential for landscaping, cultivating, or outdoor leisure. A rear access point provides scope for a garage, workshop, or home office, subject to consent. The property also benefits from off-street parking at the front.

Living opposite Bourne Mill, a beautifully preserved 16th-century watermill surrounded by ponds and wildlife, offers immediate access to scenic walks, heritage views, and outdoor tranquility. Local amenities, well-regarded schools, leisure facilities, and excellent transport connections - including Colchester Town station - are all within easy reach, making the location ideal for families, commuters, and those seeking a harmonious balance of lifestyle and convenience.

A distinctive home in a sought-after setting, offering space, character, and exciting potential. Early viewing is strongly encouraged.

Premium Fast Sale

The innovative Premium Fast Sale Plus method from Springbok Properties is a secure and straightforward way to buy property. It works like a typical sale, with a number of added benefits to the buyer.

Benefits

o Carefully implemented security measures
o A speedy process
o Realistically priced properties
o A Buy it Now option (ask for further information on this feature from our advisors)
o A significantly reduced chance of fall-throughs
o No risk of being "gazumped"
o The full focus of our highly motivated team

Springbok Properties' Premium Fast Sale Plus puts you in the driving seat thanks to our fast and secure methods.

All properties are competitively priced and carefully managed by motivated sellers for a quick, stress-free transaction.

Deposit

Sales can be secured with a reservation deposit of £5,000. This forms part of the final purchase price and is NOT an extra cost.

This deposit ensures that the property is taken off the market as soon as a sale is agreed. It is then exclusively reserved for you, eliminating gazumping, time wasting and financial loss.

An administration fee of £396 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Exclusivity

Following the payment of the above amount, Springbok Properties will facilitate a fixed exclusivity period (approximately 12 weeks). During this time, surveys should be arranged and preparations made for the exchange of contracts. The property will be reserved, so there will be no risk of gazumping.

Process

Our Premium Fast Sale Plus follows the below process:

STEP 1 - Register your interest
STEP 2 - Prepare your finances for the purchase
STEP 3 - Arrange a viewing
STEP 4 - Make an offer
STEP 5 - Secure your sale using our secure system
STEP 6 - Exchange and complete

Don't miss out on the chance to purchase this property. Call us today for further information and to arrange a viewing.

If you're interested in this property, we urge you to contact us immediately to arrange an early viewing and get the process started. This will help you to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Springbok Properties' innovative Premium Fast Sale Plus is a secure and straightforward way to buy property.

Please note: to ensure the highest level of customer service, all calls may be recorded and monitored for training and quality purposes.

Please call us now to book an appointment.

We highly recommend early viewing as this property is priced relatively low and is likely to generate quite an interest.

Please call us now to book an appointment.

Call Recording

Please note to ensure the highest level of customer service, all calls may be recorded and monitored for training and quality purposes.

Disclaimer

Springbok Properties for itself and the Vendors or lessors of properties for whom they act give notice that:

The details shown on this website are a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract or sales particulars. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, survey, enquiries or otherwise as to their correctness. We have not been able to test any of the building service installations and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check them before entering into any commitment. Further, any reference to, or use of any part of the properties is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. All photographs shown are indicative and cannot be guaranteed to represent the complete interior scheme or items included in the sale. No person in our employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

TENURE

To be confirmed by the Vendor's Solicitors

Note

The price given is a marketing price and not an indication of the property's market value. The vendor like any seller is looking to achieve the maximum price possible. Hence, by making an enquiry on this property, you recognise and understand that this property is strictly offers in excess of the marketing price provided.

How to View this Property

Viewing is strictly by appointment please call us now for bookings.

AML REGULATIONS & PROOF OF FUNDING: Any proposed purchasers will be asked to provide identification and proof of funding before any offer is accepted. We would appreciate your co-operation with this to ensure there are no delays in agreeing the sale.