Colchester in Essex is Britain's oldest recorded town and provides the perfect mixture of history and modernity, with a thriving town centre complementing iconic sites such as Colchester Castle.
Whether you prefer shopping, dining, exploring or family fun at the zoo, Colchester offers something for everyone. The town and its delightful surroundings boast a range of great luxury family properties, and here's a quick guide to some of the very best.
For £590,000, buyers can purchase a new-build five-bedroom detached home on an exclusive waterside development within walking distance of the town centre (pictured). This stunning home is located on a development of just seven properties and boasts views across Castle Park and the River Colne. Inside, you will find a kitchen/diner offering views over the river, a master suite with a waterside balcony, double bedrooms throughout and a walled rear garden with a decked area.
We now move a few miles east to the village of Fordham, where Carter Jonas lists a unique five-bedroom detached home for £799,950. This family home is set across three acres of land, with delightful gardens, paddocks, stables and a heated swimming pool among the highlights. Inside, you will find three reception rooms, a conservatory, a study and a kitchen/breakfast room.
If you prefer to be at the heart of everything, look no further than a six-bedroom townhouse within easy walking distance of the high street, available now for £600,000. This stunning home in the Dutch Quarter boasts a 60-ft garden, two reception rooms, a classy kitchen, huge cellars and spacious double bedrooms.
We finish with a six-bedroom detached Grade II-listed farmhouse in the village of Ardleigh, available now with a guide price of £935,000. () Dating from the 16th century, this home boasts a range of great period features including beamed ceilings. This property includes a double-aspect drawing room with two fireplaces, a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom and dressing room and spacious gardens.
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