West Mersea, Colchester

Forming part of our Reserve Collection, this exceptional 1930s detached home occupies a rare position within the highly sought after Anchorage area, just yards from the coastline.

Owned by the same family for more than 25 years, the property combines the charm and proportions of its original design with substantial later additions, creating a truly individual coastal home with remarkable views across the Strood, surrounding coastline and out to sea.

This is a house designed around both family life and its setting.

At the heart of the ground floor is a fabulous country style kitchen and dining area, where a large panoramic window and glazed doors frame the mature garden beyond.

Two separate reception rooms provide space to relax, entertain, work or make music, while traditional features including stripped pine doors, exposed floorboards, fireplaces and a log burner preserve the warmth and character of the original home.

Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, with sea views, Juliet balconies and a layout that gives different parts of the first floor a welcome sense of separation.

Above, a versatile attic room opens onto its own south facing balcony, providing a spectacular elevated viewpoint across the Strood and coastline.

It is an inspiring space that could become a home office, art studio, games room or peaceful retreat.

The approximately 150-foot rear garden is every bit as impressive as the house, with mature boundaries, established trees, generous lawns and several raised seating areas.

Two substantial cricket pavilion style outbuildings with power provide outstanding possibilities for workshops, studios, offices, a gym or entertaining space.

Homes of this scale and character, this close to the water, rarely become available in West Mersea.