Six of the best… new instructions in our Signature Collection
Our Signature team are experts at selling country houses, contemporary homes and period properties in Essex and Suffolk. Our specialist agents offer unrivalled local market knowledge and deliver industry-leading levels of service alongside bespoke marketing packages. We have a network of offices throughout the region and an expansive database of London buyers, local applicants and families looking to relocate. This month we take a look at six substantial homes recently added to our Signature Collection:
Great Totham, Essex – Guide price £1,925,000
Woodlands is a striking five bedroom detached home tucked away along a private gated drive, offering modern living and a rare sense of seclusion. Set in 2.1 acres of beautiful established grounds, it features landscaped gardens, mature woodland and a heated outdoor swimming pool with a contemporary garden room. Inside, a central hall leads to bright, generous living spaces, including a dual‑aspect dining room and an elegant sitting room with views of the garden. The sleek kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with quality appliances and granite worktops, complemented by a study and cloakroom. With a self‑contained annexe and exceptional privacy in sought‑after Great Totham, this is a standout country retreat. Call our Witham team on 01376 516464 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
Great Horkesley, Essex – Guide price £1,500,000 – £1,600,000
Crabb’s Farm is a charming five bedroom period farmhouse set in over 10 acres on the edge of the Dedham Vale AONB, offering a rare blend of rural tranquillity and modern comfort. With 11,500 sq. ft. of outbuildings, including barns, workshops and a party barn, the property is ideal for those seeking space, creativity or multi‑use potential. There are triple‑aspect reception rooms, a cosy sitting room with wood burner, a generous study and a characterful kitchen/breakfast room with an AGA and pantry. This substantial countryside home includes gorgeous sweeping gardens which have been very well-maintained, a swimming pool, orchards and three fields which surround the house. Call our Colchester team on 01206 763388 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
Lower Raydon, Suffolk – Asking price £1,395,000
Orchard Farm delivers standout country living in nearly 13 acres, perfectly positioned beside Brett Vale Golf Course with exceptional equestrian facilities. The main house offers bright living spaces, including a triple‑aspect sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, a well-proportioned kitchen/dining room with quartz worktops and island, a home office and conservatory with views of the garden. The principal bedroom features an ensuite, with additional bedrooms and a loft room enjoying sweeping valley views. There is also a versatile wing which was formerly a self‑contained annexe and adds further space for guests or mutigenerational living. This fully equipped equestrian property offers endless possibilities, with landscaped gardens, orchards, a nature reserve area, multiple paddocks, two stable yards, a manège and extensive barns. Call our Manningtree team on 01206 397222 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
Fingringhoe, Essex – Asking price £1,300,000
This beautifully presented period home is set in 0.7 acres, offering standout entertaining space, a sports court and a wealth of character. Features include exposed beams, porcelain flooring and an impressive inglenook fireplace that creates instant warmth and charm. The stylish kitchen with granite worktops, central island forms the heart of the home, perfect for gatherings alongside the adjoining garden room. The four bedrooms include a luxurious principal bedroom with roll‑top bath and double shower. There is a superb two bedroom annexe with decked terrace which provides ideal guest accommodation or could offer holiday-let potential. Electric gates open to generous parking, a cart lodge, extensive lawns, an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, sunken firepit zone and an enclosed sports court – this is an exceptional lifestyle property finished to a high standard. Call our Colchester team on 01206 763388 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
Chelmsford, Essex – Asking price £1,100,000
This attractive five bedroom Edwardian home combines elegant period character with generous, versatile living spaces designed for modern family life. A grand entrance hall with parquet flooring and high ceilings leads to two impressive reception rooms, a cosy snug, a bright conservatory and a generous open‑plan kitchen/diner which is perfect for entertaining. The well‑proportioned bedrooms all feature built‑in wardrobes and there is a contemporary family bathroom, whilst the principal suite boasts sash windows, ornate cornicing and a stylish ensuite. This period property delivers on kerb appeal and has a rear garden with a large terrace, mature planting and a versatile garden office that could make a great home office or gym. Call our Chelmsford team on 01245 292100 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
Felixstowe, Suffolk – Guide price £1,000,000
Strawberry Tree Lodge is an exceptional New England style home, built in 2019 and positioned on one of Old Felixstowe’s most desirable roads. Finished to an impressive standard, it offers generous, light‑filled living spaces including a wonderful kitchen/dining room with bi‑fold doors, a stylish sitting room, family room and dedicated study. The striking reception hall sets the tone, while the first floor features a luxurious principal bedroom with balcony and elegant ensuite, two further doubles and a flexible dressing room/bedroom. Set behind gates, this modern home includes a detached double cart lodge, extensive parking and a private rear garden with decking, mature planting – and a strawberry tree! Call our Felixstowe team on 01394 548700 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:
