Essex

East Donyland Hall, Fingringhoe

Guide price - £4,750,000

Area (approx)
6,535 Sq Ft / 607.1 Sq M

Fingringhoe Road, Rowhedge,
Colchester, CO5 7JE

A beautiful Grade II Listed Queen Anne country house, encircled by its historic moat and set within enchanting gardens and over 80 acres.

Layout

7 Bedrooms
4 Reception Rooms
5 Bath/Shower Rooms
Garaging
81 Acres
3 Separate Cottages
Woodland
Meadow & Paddocks
Outbuildings
Stables
Pool
Tennis Court

Services

SERVICES – The Hall
Bore hole water supply and mains water
Oil fired central heating
Private Drainage
Mains electricity

SERVICES – Cottages
Mains water
Mains electricity
Private Drainage
(Semaphore Cottage has night storage heaters)

The AreaFingringhoe

East Donyland Hall enjoys a wonderfully secluded setting, yet remains exceptionally well connected. The nearby villages of Fingringhoe and Rowhedge offer a strong sense of community, with riverside walks, sailing clubs, local shops, village pubs and easy access to the water. Paddleboarding and canoeing on the River Colne are popular pastimes, while the nearby estuary provides an ever-changing backdrop to daily life.  The area is particularly well regarded for its schooling, with a wide choice of highly respected independent and state schools including Holmwood House, Colchester Grammer Schools, New Hall, Felsted and the Royal Hospital School. Beyond the immediate surroundings, residents enjoy easy access to the Essex and Suffolk countryside, the charming villages of the Dedham Vale, and the extensive beaches and sailing waters of the East Coast. The historic city of Colchester provides excellent shopping, restaurants and everyday amenities.

For commuters, mainline rail services from Colchester, Manningtree and Marks Tey provide regular connections to London Liverpool Street, while the A12 offers convenient access to Chelmsford, the M25 and beyond. Combining beautiful countryside, coastal living, excellent schools and strong transport links, this is a location that offers an enviable balance between rural living and modern convenience.

East Donyland Hall, FingringhoeAbout this home

Approached by a long lime avenue, East Donyland Hall sits at the heart of a remarkable private estate, surrounded by gardens, woodland, meadow and water. Hidden from the outside world and encircled by its moat, East Donyland Hall enjoys an extraordinary sense of peace and seclusion. Arriving here feels like stepping into another world. The red brick façade rises from a landscape shaped over generations, where gardens give way to pasture and woodland before reaching the wildlife-rich banks of the Roman River. This is a house that has been lived in and loved. Summers revolve around the swimming pool and tennis court, vegetables are gathered from the walled kitchen garden, and children are free to roam, fish, ride and explore. There are quiet corners everywhere, whether beneath the shade of a mature tree, beside the moat, within the woodland, or overlooking the far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. Inside, elegant sash windows flood the principal rooms with natural light, framing ever-changing views across the estate. Beyond the gardens, the broad moat reflects the shifting light and seasons, its waters attracting an abundance of wildlife that has become part of the rhythm of daily life at East Donyland Hall. For a house of such stature, East Donyland Hall feels remarkably balanced, retaining all the elegance of an important country house while remaining unmistakably a home. Beyond the house, a wonderful collection of traditional outbuildings, stables, workshops and stores provides tremendous flexibility, while three detached cottages within the grounds offer valuable ancillary accommodation. Together with its enchanting setting and exceptional grounds, East Donyland Hall offers a compelling blend of beauty, seclusion and opportunity.

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AREA (APPROX)

6,535 Sq Ft / 607.1 Sq M

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Poppy Chenevix-Trench

Raised on a family farm in North Essex, Poppy returned in 2021 with her young family. She spent a decade at Savills, including three years as Head of Communications in the Private Office, before becoming Head of Property at RedBook. With a background in interior design from KLC, Poppy provides clients with expert guidance, strategic insight, and a personalised approach.