Layer Breton Hill, Layer Breton, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0PR

Overlooking the village greensward in the sought-after village of Layer Breton, this spacious four-bedroom detached home offers generous living accommodation, multiple reception rooms, a garden room, driveway parking, garage, and a private rear garden with countryside views nearby.

Situated in the popular village of Layer Breton, this well-presented four-bedroom detached family home occupies an enviable position overlooking the village greensward and offers generous living accommodation throughout.

The property is approached via a spacious entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor, a useful understairs storage cupboard, cloakroom, and doors leading to the principal reception rooms.

The cloakroom is fitted with a low-level WC and wash hand basin.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with a range of fitted units, ample work surface space, an inset sink, integrated dishwasher, ceramic hob with oven below, and a breakfast bar.

Dual-aspect windows provide plenty of natural light, while doors lead through to the reception rooms and utility area.

The utility room offers further storage, additional worktops, space and plumbing for appliances, and side access to the garden.

The spacious lounge is a standout feature of the home, centred around a fireplace with inset log burner and opening into the garden room via sliding patio doors.

The garden room benefits from underfloor heating and enjoys attractive views over the rear garden through its floor-to-ceiling windows.

A separate dining room provides an ideal space for entertaining and features double doors opening onto the garden.

Upstairs, the landing provides access to all four bedrooms, the family bathroom, airing cupboard, and loft access. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.

Bedrooms two and three are both comfortable doubles, whilst bedroom four offers flexibility as a generous single bedroom or home office.

Outside, the property enjoys a driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, leading to the integral garage with power and lighting.

To the front, the property overlooks the village greensward with attractive countryside views beyond.

The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and is complemented by a patio seating area, creating an ideal space for outdoor entertaining.

Gated side access leads to the front of the property, whilst the summer house and garden shed will remain.

Location Layer Breton is a small village situated amidst the attractive Essex countryside, just south of Colchester.

The area offers a peaceful setting with surrounding farmland, open countryside and country lanes, making it appealing to those looking for a more rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of the city and its amenities.

The village is home to the Hare & Hounds, a traditional country pub and restaurant, while the nearby villages of Birch and Layer de la Haye offer further local amenities and community facilities.

The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors, with Abberton Reservoir and its nature reserve also within the wider area, popular with walkers and birdwatchers.

Colchester is accessible by car and offers an extensive range of shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities, well-regarded schools and mainline railway services to London Liverpool Street.

The area is also well placed for exploring the wider Essex countryside and neighbouring villages, combining rural surroundings with access to the facilities of a historic city.

Entrance Hall   Cloakroom   Kitchen/Breakfast Room   3.27m x 5.31m Living Room   2.74m x 7.87m Utility Room   1.76m x 2.23m Dining Room   3.71m x 3..17m Landing   Bedroom 1   5.13m x 3.01m Ensuite Bathroom   Bedroom 2   2.55m x 6.28m Bedroom 3   2.48m x 5.28m Bedroom 4   2.05m x 2.53m Bathroom   Garden Room   2.97m x 6.47m Garage   6.06m x 2.55m