5 bed detached house for sale

Firs Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5

Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer for sale this extended and beautifully renovated five-bedroom detached family home, situated in the charming coastal town of West Mersea. Positioned on Firs Road, the property enjoys a desirable setting combining seaside living with everyday convenience.

The area is well served by a range of local amenities, including independent shops, cafés and restaurants along the High Street, as well as a Co-op supermarket for daily essentials. Families are well catered for, with local schooling at West Mersea Primary School, complemented by a wide choice of schools in nearby Colchester. For leisure, residents can enjoy the nearby coastline, beach walks and water sports, with Mersea Island Beach just a short distance away. Regular bus services provide links to Colchester, offering a wider range of shopping, dining and mainline rail connections to London Liverpool Street.

The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall featuring a large storage cupboard. There is a versatile utility room/ground floor shower room, fitted with units and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, alongside a modern suite including a rainfall shower and WC. The living room is positioned to the front of the property and benefits from a log burner, creating a cosy focal point.

The home has been thoughtfully extended to the rear to create an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining space. The kitchen is well-appointed with ample fitted units and worktop space, along with integrated appliances including a double fridge, double freezer, double oven and a central island with plug sockets and a five-ring induction hob with extractor above. The dining area is flooded with natural light thanks to bi-folding doors spanning the rear, providing direct access to the garden. Off the kitchen is a practical pantry/boot room, complete with fitted units, a butler sink and an integrated dishwasher.

Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to five bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite shower room featuring a walk-in shower and twin sinks. There are three further double bedrooms and an additional single bedroom, currently used as a study. A well-appointed four-piece family bathroom completes the first floor, offering a walk-in shower and a separate bath. Newly fitted carpets have been installed throughout the landing and bedrooms on the first floor.

Externally, the property boasts a landscaped rear garden with a generous patio area, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden also features a pond and a variety of established flower and plant beds, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat. An insulated garden room with bi-folding doors provides additional versatile space, while a workshop is accessible via a personal door from the garden. To the front, there is ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles via a private driveway, along with a single garage with an electric roller door.

The property further benefits from gas central heating and underfloor heating throughout.

Palmer & Partners strongly recommend an early internal viewing to fully appreciate the quality and space this exceptional home has to offer. EPC: C

Entrance Hall

Sitting Room (5.45m x 3.61m)

Dining Room (2.74m x 4.57m)

Kitchen (5.13m x 4.15m)

Pantry (3.5m x 2.49m)

Shower Room/Utility (3.56m x 4.34m)

First Floor Landing

Bedroom (2.84m x 4.15m)

En-Suite (2.91m x 2.49m)

Bedroom (3.66m x 3.11m)

Bedroom (3.25m x 3.17m)

Bedroom (2.81m x 3.51m)

Bedroom (2.19m x 2.59m)

Family Bathroom (3.18m x 2.49m)

Garden Room (3m x 5m)

Garage (3.93m x 2.86m)