
Fingringhoe, Colchester · CO5
South Green Farmhouse, South Green Road
Asking price · Originally listed at £900,000
A period farmhouse set along a quiet country lane in the heart of Fingringhoe, enjoying breathtaking far-reaching views across marshland and open countryside towards Mersea Island and Brightlingsea, offering beautifully extended accommodation, timeless character and an idyllic lifestyle setting.
The home, in the agent’s words
- No chain
- Five bedroom farm house
- Three reception rooms
- Kitchen with pantry and utility room
- Three bathrooms
- Mature garden
- Detached double garage
- Far reaching views
- 2580 sqft
- 0.42 Acre
Read the full agent description
Tucked away along a quiet country lane in the highly sought after village of Fingringhoe, South Green Farmhouse enjoys an exceptional setting with panoramic views - combining privacy and tranquillity with the charm of village life, the property offers a wonderful balance of character, space and relaxed country living.
Accommodation
Ground floor
A charming storm porch opens into a welcoming entrance hall, immediately reflecting the warmth and character found throughout the property. At the heart of the home, the kitchen is perfectly situated, complete with a pantry and adjoining utility room. The generous L-shaped sitting room provides an inviting space to gather with family and friends, while enjoying uninterrupted countryside views through large windows filled with natural light.
In addition to the main living areas, there is a peaceful study ideal for home working, alongside a further versatile reception room currently used as a creative studio, offering flexibility for a variety of lifestyles whether artistic, professional or wellness focused.
First floor
The farmhouse has evolved into a substantial family home with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, thoughtfully arranged to make the most of the breathtaking outlook from almost every aspect. Whether watching the changing colours across the marshes or enjoying spectacular sunsets from the comfort of home, the connection to the surrounding landscape is ever present.
What's Nearby
Fingringhoe is well known for its picturesque surroundings, welcoming community atmosphere and proximity to the renowned Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park, making it one of Essex’s most desirable village settings for those seeking an idyllic countryside lifestyle whilst remaining within easy reach of Colchester and the nearby coastline.
A feel for the area
Connected for everyday life
0%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
Available speed bands
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Getting about
1.7 milesto Wivenhoe Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.6 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 6.4 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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