5 Bedroom Detached House

Lakeside House | Guide Price: £500,000

If Carlsberg made family homes, this would be it . A beautifully proportioned five-bedroom home designed for modern family living, complete with your own private swimming pool. Set beside a tranquil lake, it offers a rare waterside lifestyle, perfect for those who love the outdoors. Just five minutes from the beach, with a mainline station 15 minutes away for easy access to London, and all the amenities of Colchester within a 20-minute drive, this is a home that truly has it all.

Ground Floor: 

The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the home, providing access to all three reception rooms as well as a convenient downstairs WC. The main living room is beautifully proportioned and filled with natural light from two windows, offering charming views to the front of the property and across the adjacent lake. From here, folding doors lead seamlessly into a stylish family room, where striking black metal-framed double doors open out onto the garden, creating a wonderful connection between indoor and outdoor living.

At the heart of the home lies the impressive kitchen/dining room, a true hub for family life and entertaining. Thoughtfully designed, it combines both style and practicality, featuring a large professional stainless steel oven and hob, a classic butler sink, and integrated appliances including a microwave, fridge and freezer. This is a space where families will naturally gather, whether for everyday living or hosting, unless, of course, you are making the most of the swimming pool.

A door from the kitchen leads through to a generously sized utility room, offering additional storage and direct access to the rear garden and pool area, ideal for busy family life. Further enhancing the layout's practicality, the kitchen also provides internal access to the integral garage, offering convenient and secure parking.

Altogether, the ground floor offers a superbly balanced layout, with well-proportioned and versatile living spaces perfectly suited to the needs of a growing family.

First Floor:

Upstairs, five thoughtfully proportioned bedrooms provide comfortable and private retreats for every member of the household. Each room offers ample space for beds, storage and study areas, making them ideal for both relaxation and day-to-day living.

The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, benefitting from its own dedicated dressing area, while the remaining bedrooms are well served by two well-appointed family bathrooms, designed with both style and practicality in mind.

The landing itself is a standout feature, bright, open and wonderfully spacious, with two windows that flood the area with natural light and offer attractive views overlooking the swimming pool below.

Outside:  The rear garden has been beautifully designed to create a stylish and functional outdoor space, centred around a fully tiled patio and pool area. It provides a natural extension of the home, ideal for children to play, relaxed family barbecues or simply unwinding in the fresh air. At the heart of it all is the standout feature of the property, a stunning heated swimming pool, perfect for both everyday family enjoyment and entertaining guests throughout the warmer months.

Additional Information:

• Unlisted detached property offering 2257 sqft of living accommodation.
• Plot Size: Approximately 0.07 acres
• Year of Build: Approximately early 1900's
• Mains Gas central heating with a programmer, room thermostat, and TRVs. Boiler installed in 2021, with regular servicing.
• Mains water, waste and electricity. 
• The swimming pool is heated via an air source heat pump. 
• Approximate Gas and electric costs average at £190 pcm.
• Local Authority: Essex
• Conservation area: St Osyth
• Council Tax Band E (approximately £2700 pa)
• Energy Performance Rating: E with the possibility to increase to a C.
• Lighting: Low-energy lighting fitted to 17% of light fittings.
• Pitched roof with 150mm of loft insulation.
• Kitchen Appliances included in sale: Oven, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer.
• Loft: Part boarded, lights and ladder.
• Garden Orientation: North West
• Flood risk: Very Low
• Mobile Phone Signal: O2 nd Vodaphone
• Cable and Satellite TV available in the area: BT and Sky
• Internet: speeds up to 1800 Mbps
• Tree Preservation Orders: None.
• Current Owner tenure: 5 years
• Vendor's chain position: The property can be sold CHAIN FREE.
   

📍 Local Area – St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea
Situated in the charming coastal village of St Osyth, this property offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity, perfectly blending waterside living with the ease of a well-connected location. Set beside a picturesque lake, it offers a peaceful, ever-changing view, ideal for those seeking a slower pace without sacrificing convenience.

Life here naturally revolves around the outdoors. The lake itself creates a tranquil setting for daily walks, morning coffee with a view, or simply unwinding at the end of the day as the light reflects across the water. For those with a more active lifestyle, the surrounding area is perfect for jogging, dog walking and exploring, with a real sense of space and calm that is increasingly hard to find. It’s a setting that encourages time outside, whether that’s with family, friends or simply enjoying a quiet moment by the water.

Just a short five-minute drive away, the beautiful Essex coastline opens up a completely different dimension to everyday living. The beaches at St Osyth Beach and nearby Clacton-on-Sea offer miles of sandy shoreline, perfect for everything from early morning walks and sea swims to family days out and traditional seaside experiences. Whether it’s paddleboarding, beach picnics, or simply enjoying the fresh sea air, the coast becomes an extension of your home.

Despite its peaceful setting, the property remains exceptionally well-connected. Clacton provides a wide range of supermarkets, shops, cafés and leisure facilities, while the historic city of Colchester is just 20–25 minutes away, offering a vibrant mix of retail, dining and cultural attractions.

For families, the area is well served with schooling options, including St Osyth Church of England Primary School within the village, and a selection of secondary schools in Clacton. The University of Essex is also within easy reach.

Commuters will appreciate the accessibility of Clacton-on-Sea railway station, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes, making this an attractive option for those balancing coastal living with city working.

This is a location that truly delivers on a lifestyle that combines waterside tranquillity, coastal adventure and everyday practicality. It's ideal for families, professionals, and anyone looking to embrace a more relaxed way of living by the water.