Hill House Cottage, 157, Colchester Road, Colchester, CO6 3JX

Tucked away down a private lane within the desirable village of West Bergholt is the charming four bedroom detached home.

Rare to the market is this extended four bedroom cottage, set back down a private lane in a picturesque setting.

Located on the outskirts of Colchester city centre in the desirable village of West Bergholt the property offers the perfect blend with its peaceful semi-rural position whilst still being within easy reach of Colchester mainline train station and city centre.

To the front of the property is a large driveway providing ample off road parking for numerous vehicles. Inside the property offers generously spacious and versatile accommodation.

You enter on the ground floor into a light and welcoming entrance hall with large understairs storage cupboard, stairs to first floor, doors to the sitting room, bedroom four/home office and the cloakroom which has wc and hand wash basin.

The fourth bedroom is located on the ground floor and lends itself for multipurpose use as it is currently used as a home office and benefits from doors leading out to the garden.

The living room is a fantastic, spacious room, again with doors leading out to the garden.

It opens up perfectly into the kitchen/dining room whereby you have shaker style units, butler sink, range style cooker and integrated dishwasher.

Door leading to pantry with space for a fridge/freezer.

Off of the kitchen is a cosy snug/family room with central wood burner, helping create a nice divide to room and once again there are doors leading out to patio in the garden.

Accommodation concludes on the ground floor with a utility room. On the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom suite.

One of the bedrooms also benefits from an en-suite shower room.

Outside is a wraparound garden, which has been very well maintained and thoughtfully designed with three different patio areas offering great spaces for entertaining and relaxing.

Furthermore the property benefits from an outbuilding offering fantastic versatile space and have previously been used as a home gym.

West Bergholt is highlighted for its village amenities and family-friendly environment.

It offers a mix of property types, including detached and semi-detached homes, making it well-suited for families.

The presence of local shops, schools and a variety of community activities fosters a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

This wonderful home is rare to the rental market, so please call now to arrange your viewing before you miss the oppurtunity.

Important Information Letting information The rent is exclusive of utilities and council tax. Deposit: £2884.61 or our deposit replacement product.

Availability: Early/Mid September Non Smokers Council tax band D EPC rating C Services - We understand that water, private drainage, Gas and electricity are connected to the property.

There is solar in place too. Wi Fi - There is no broadband connected to the house. The owners currently use an external router with a sim providing unlimited data.

They can keep this arrangement in place, or a new sim could be purchased. Alternatively, Starlink could be set up if preferred.

Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available mobile coverage in the area is provided by O2, EE, Vodafone and Three.

(Ofcom Mobile Checker – June 2026) Agents note: The property is down a private lane of which you have rights of access down.

Holding deposit Prospective applicants will be required to pay a Holding Deposit to Fenn Wright, equivalent to a maximum of 1 week's rent.

Once the holding deposit has been received, Fenn Wright will suspend marketing of the rental property for a period of 15 calendar days subject to referencing commencing promptly.

Upon successful references being completed, acceptable and the tenancy being confirmed by Fenn Wright, the holding deposit paid will then contribute towards the first month's rental payment.