Croft Cottage, Colchester Road, Colchester, CO7 7PB

A quietly handsome country house, on a plot of circa 4.57acres, surrounded by beautifully established gardens and approached via a private gravel drive.

The interiors balance warmth and practicality, with light-filled rooms oriented towards the landscape and a generous kitchen/dining room forming the heart of the home.

The Property The house is arranged across two floors, with a natural flow from a central entrance hall into the principal living spaces.

The sitting room is calm and inviting, with a wood-burning stove set against soft green tones and wide windows overlooking the garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room is particularly impressive - broad, light-filled and anchored by a large central island.

Painted cabinetry and timber worktops lend a relaxed, contemporary country feel, while glazed doors open directly onto the terrace, creating an easy connection between inside and out.

There is also a separate utility room adding practicality suited to family living. A separate home office provides a quiet workspace. Upstairs, four bedrooms are arranged off a central landing.

The principal bedroom boasts stunning dual aspect windows with a further 3 bedrooms and a well appointed family bathroom completing the offerings of the first floor.

Each room enjoys views across the surrounding greenery, reinforcing the house’s connection to its setting.

The Outside Set within an impressive plot of over 4.5 acres, the setting of this home is truly remarkable.

The grounds are a defining feature - wide, open lawns interspersed with mature trees and flowering borders.

There is a sense of space and quiet throughout, with pockets of planting that feel almost orchard-like in character.

A detached outbuilding provides garaging, a work from home office space as well as useful storage, while the gravel driveway offers ample parking and a pleasing arrival sequence.

The gardens wrap around the house, offering both open areas and more sheltered spots for seating and entertaining.

The Area The property is within easy reach of the sought-after villages to the north of Colchester, close to the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The landscape here is defined by rolling countryside, woodland and riverside walks.

Nearby Manningtree offers mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street in around an hour, making the area popular for those seeking a balance of countryside living with good connectivity.

Colchester provides a wider range of amenities, schooling and cultural attractions, while the surrounding villages offer independent shops, pubs and a strong sense of community.

Further Information Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Tendring band E Construction: Brick Mains water, electricity and sewerage.

Oil Fired Central Heating The property is currently on three separate titles Seller position: No onward chain Mobile Coverage EE Good outdoor, variable in-home There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors.

Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available. O2 Good outdoor There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services.

You may be able to get limited indoor coverage. 3 Good outdoor There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services. You may be able to get limited indoor coverage.

Vodafone Good outdoor, variable in-home There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors.

Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available. Broadband Coverage The table shows the predicted broadband services in your area.

Broadband type Highest available download speed Highest available upload speed Availability Standard 16 Mbps 1 Mbps Good Superfast 37 Mbps 6 Mbps Good Ultrafast 1800 Mbps 220 Mbps Good Networks in your area - Openreach