This immaculate three-bedroom detached house is offered **for sale** in a peaceful rural setting near the entrance to the Markshall Estate, within easy reach of Colchester and surrounding villages. Dating from around 1810, this Grade II listed former lodge house to Marks Hall Mansion is full of character, with exposed beams, red brick detailing and an impressive inglenook fireplace. The welcoming hall sets the tone, leading through to a spacious main reception room with wood burner, open beams and wooden flooring, creating a warm focal point for everyday living and entertaining. This flows into a snug area and a generous garden room with a vaulted, panelled ceiling and tiled floor, overlooking the rear garden and surrounding fields. The farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room can be accessed from both the hall and the main reception room via double oak doors. It features shaker-style units, wooden worktops and splashbacks, a semi-vaulted beamed ceiling and lovely views to the rear. There is an integrated dishwasher, induction hob with pop-up extractor, composite double sink, integrated wine cooler, and space for an American-style fridge freezer, along with a comfortable breakfast area. A versatile study/utility room and ground floor WC complete the downstairs accommodation. Upstairs, there are three generous double bedrooms, each with distinctive arched windows. One bedroom is currently arranged as a dressing room. The family shower room offers a beamed semi-vaulted ceiling, tiled shower cubicle and wooden flooring. The principal suite sits at the end of the corridor, enjoying an arched window to the front and countryside views to the side, together with an ensuite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and Victorian-style basin. The property falls within Council Tax Band G. Outside, a gravel in-and-out driveway provides parking for around 6–8 vehicles, with evergreen and conifer hedging giving a sense of privacy. The south-facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with far-reaching views over open farmland, a long formal bed and a gravelled and paved walkway. A brick outbuilding with water and electricity offers useful additional space, with a seating area alongside. The location combines countryside living with practical connections. Kelvedon station is less than a 10-minute drive away, with services towards London Liverpool Street, Colchester and beyond, while Marks Tey and Braintree stations are also within reach. There are lovely local walks from the property around the Markshall Estate and surrounding farmland, and nearby villages offer day-to-day amenities and well-regarded schools, including Honywood School and several local primary schools.