5-bedroom bungalow · CO6 1HZ
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*** guide price £800,000 to £850,000**** An exceptional five-bedroom detached bungalow set within approximately 0.6 acres of beautifully maintained private grounds, offering an outstanding blend of rural tranquillity, modern comfort, and luxury lifestyle features.
Situated in the highly desirable village of Little Tey, to the west of Colchester, this remarkable home enjoys a peaceful countryside setting whilst remaining conveniently close to Stanway's extensive amenities, highly regarded schools, Marks Tey railway station, and the A12, making it ideal for families seeking space, privacy, and accessibility.
Accessed via secure electric gates, the property is approached by a substantial driveway providing ample off-road parking and leading to a double garage.
The garage benefits from an additional versatile room, currently utilised as a gym and sauna, offering excellent flexibility for a variety of uses.
The wrap-around grounds have been thoughtfully landscaped to create a wonderful sense of seclusion and space, with extensive lawns, mature planting, and dedicated entertaining areas.
Internally, the accommodation is both spacious and beautifully presented throughout.
The generous living room is flooded with natural light through dual-aspect windows and features patio doors opening directly onto the gardens, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
The impressive kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home, offering integrated appliances, extensive storage, ample work surfaces, and plenty of space for a large dining table, making it perfect for both everyday family life and entertaining guests.
A substantial utility room is conveniently positioned off the kitchen, providing additional storage and laundry facilities.
There are five well-proportioned bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for growing families or those requiring home office space.
The principal suite is particularly impressive, featuring a dressing room and stylish en-suite shower room.
The remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom, while an additional separate WC completes the accommodation. Outside, the property truly excels in delivering an enviable lifestyle.
The heated outdoor swimming pool provides a stunning focal point and is surrounded by attractive seating and sunbathing areas, perfect for entertaining during the warmer months.
A pool house/storage shed offers further practicality, while the expansive gardens provide endless opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and enjoying the surrounding countryside.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly outstanding home in one of the area's most sought-after village locations, combining generous accommodation, exceptional outdoor space, and luxury features to create a superb family residence.
Entrance Hall Loft access, wall mounted radiator, hall leading to; Lounge (8m x 4.95m) Double glazed windows to the side aspect, double glazed french doors to the side aspect, leading to the garden.
Gas fireplace, built in speakers.
Kitchen/Diner (7.98m x 4.24m) Selection of wall and base mounted units with a granite work surface and an insert sink and drainer, integrated microwave, oven and hobs.
Double glazed window to the side aspect, double glazed French doors to the rear, leading to the garden. Single door down a smaller hall, to the side aspect leading to the front garden, skylight.
Utility Room (3.35m x 4.22m) Selection of wall and base mounted units with a granite work surface, butler sink. Integrated washing machine, tumble dryer and Fridge Freezer.
Double glazed window to the front and rear aspect, double glazed door to the rear aspect leading to the garden. Built in storage cupboards.
Bedroom One (4.1m x 3.63m) Double glazed window to the side aspect, wall mounted radiator.
Dressing Room (3.38m x 2.13m) Double glazed window to the side and front aspect, wall mounted radiator, built in shelving units En-Suite Shower Room (4.1m x 1.73m) Marble tiles on the walls, granite floor tiles, open double shower with two single shower heads mounted on the wall, wc, sink and bidet Bedroom Two (4.04m x 3.53m) Double glazed window to the side aspect, wall mounted radiator.
Bedroom Three (3.86m x 3m) Double glazed window to the front aspect, wall mounted radiator. Bedroom Four (3.86m x 3m) Double glazed window to the front aspect, wall mounted radiator.
Bathroom (3.05m x 1.78m) Marble tiles on the walls, granite floor tiles, bath with central mixer tap, WC, sink, wall mounted radiator. Skiylight.
Cloakroom (1.55m x 0.79m) Marble tiles on the walls, granite floor tiles, WC, wash hand basin.
Office/Gym (6.78m x 5.59m) Double glazed window to the front, sauna with wooden seating measuring 6'03" x 6'03" Brick Built Shed (3.56m x 3.56m) Electric Double Garage (5.9m x 5.8m) Two electric garage doors to the front, electric garage door to the rear, double glazed door to the rear.
Garden The mature rear garden has a grey patio area surrounding a heated swimming pool which is approximately 40ft x 15ft.
The depth is 6'9" reducing to 3ft 6" where there are steps leading in to the pool.
The rear garden is fully enclosed with brick walls and fence boundaries and two gates, one to the side and one to the front.
The front garden is open to the side, leading to a shared access driveway that has electric gates from the road. The remainder is enclosed with hedges and trees.
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