Colchester, Essex · CO3
Choats Wood, Fordham
Choats Wood, Fordham, Colchester, Essex, CO3
Asking price
Benefitting from no chain. Set within an exclusive collection of homes in the sought-after village of Fordham, Choats Wood offers an exceptional balance of contemporary family living and countryside tranquillity.
The home, in the agent’s words
- No chain
- Five bedrooms detached family home
- Bespoke kitchen/breakfast room and utility room
- Dual aspect sitting room
- Study
- Dining room
- Family room
- Four bathrooms
- Well tended garden
- 50% Share of 3.5 acre woodland
Read the full agent description
Combining beautifully designed interiors with the rare privilege of owning a 50% share of approximately 3.5 acres of private woodland, this is a home that offers far more than simply generous accommodation - it offers a wonderful way of life.
Whether it's morning walks through the woodland, children exploring nature on your doorstep, or entertaining family and friends in the beautifully private garden, this is a home designed to be enjoyed both inside and out.
Accommodation
Ground floor
The accommodation is centred around an impressive reception hall, leading to a stunning bespoke kitchen and breakfast room that forms the heart of the home. Perfect for everyday family life and entertaining alike, it is complemented by a separate utility room, while the versatile living space includes a dual-aspect sitting room, family room, formal dining room, study and cloakroom.
First floor
Upstairs, a striking galleried landing creates a wonderful sense of space, leading to five generously proportioned bedrooms. Three benefit from stylish en-suite bathrooms, while a luxurious family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, providing comfort and flexibility for families of all ages.
Outside
Outside, the property is approached via a private driveway with an integral double garage. The secluded rear garden enjoys a high degree of privacy, creating the perfect setting for summer entertaining or simply relaxing in peaceful surroundings. Beyond the garden, the shared woodland provides an extraordinary extension to the grounds, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature without leaving home.
What's Nearby
Despite its peaceful setting, the property is exceptionally well connected. Excellent local schools are within easy reach, while the A12, Marks Tey station with direct services to London Liverpool Street, and the shopping, dining and leisure facilities at Stane Park are all just a short drive away. The highly regarded family run Three Horseshoes country pub restuarent is a short drive away.
Summary
Choats Wood successfully combines the convenience of modern family living with the space, privacy and natural surroundings that are increasingly difficult to find, creating a home perfectly suited to today's lifestyle.
Key facts
- Council tax band: F.
- EPC rating: C (score 76; potential rating C).
- Parking: double garage.
- Outside: garden, land, patio.
A feel for the area
Connected for everyday life
100%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
Available speed bands
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Getting about
1.9 milesto Marks Tey Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 7.0 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 7.2 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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