5 bed detached house for sale

The Causeway, Great Horkesley CO6

Hospytts is an exceptional Grade II Listed country house dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, set behind a gated driveway in the heart of Great Horkesley. Extending to almost 3,900 sq ft across approximately 1.2 acres of mature grounds, the property combines remarkable period authenticity with the flexibility and comfort required for modern family living.

For buyers balancing country living with London access, the connectivity is exceptional. Colchester North station lies approximately 10 minutes away, with direct services to London Liverpool Street from as little as 47 minutes and trains running approximately every 15 minutes, making the property ideally suited for those seeking a permanent move to the countryside without compromising accessibility to the capital.

Defined by its sweeping thatched roof, exposed timbers and centuries of architectural heritage, the house offers beautifully arranged accommodation across two interconnected sections: The main residence and the wing, creating a rare balance between historic character and practical versatility.

The vaulted kitchen and breakfast room is one of the home’s defining spaces, where a dramatic double-height ceiling rises above the original timber framework to create a room equally suited to everyday family life and entertaining. The principal reception rooms each centre around substantial inglenook fireplaces, while additional living areas, including a conservatory overlooking the gardens, provide flexibility for studies, reading rooms, guest accommodation or further family space.

Throughout the house, mullioned windows, aged beams and original fireplaces create an atmosphere of warmth and authenticity rarely found in modern homes, while every room enjoys views across the gardens, mature trees and surrounding countryside.

The principal suite occupies its own private section of the first floor and is accompanied by a dressing room and adjoining study overlooking the grounds. Additional bedrooms and bathrooms continue the home’s balance of period detail and practical family living.

The wing connects fully to the main house and can be lived in as one generous whole, yet it also has its own independent entrance, its own reception rooms, and its own bedrooms, meaning it can operate in complete privacy when that suits. For families at a particular stage of life, this offers something genuinely rare. Teenagers who want their own front door without actually leaving home. Grandparents or in-laws who need genuine independence but want to remain close. Guests who stay for a week rather than a night. The arrangement works in whichever way life demands, whether open and connected or entirely self-contained. It can equally serve as a home office suite, a creative studio, or a consulting space. Whatever the next chapter requires, the house is already prepared for it.

The gardens and grounds provide a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion, with broad lawns, mature specimen trees, established planting and sheltered seating areas creating a setting equally suited to entertaining and day-to-day family life.

Great Horkesley remains one of North Essex’s most desirable villages, positioned between the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale countryside while remaining highly connected.

Excellent schooling further enhances the appeal, including Bishop William Ward Primary School within walking distance, alongside Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls, and respected independent options including Littlegarth School.

Additional land is available by separate negotiation.

The property is offered with no onward chain.

Hospytts is a rare period home of genuine provenance, offering architectural beauty, privacy, flexibility and enduring character within one of Essex’s most sought-after village settings.

Location

Great Horkesley is a highly regarded North Essex village positioned between the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale countryside, offering a balance of rural surroundings and excellent connectivity. Colchester North station is approximately 10 minutes away with direct services to London Liverpool Street from 47 minutes, while well-regarded state and independent schools are all within easy reach.