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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CO2 0DS
Sold STCListed 297 days
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About
Constructed by highly regarded local builders Vaughan and Blyth (Construction) Ltd, 8 High Road is a spacious, detached village home in a desirable village location in Layer-de-la-Haye.
It sits opposite a well-regarded primary school that serves the community, adding convenience and appeal for families.
Accommodation Ground floor An attractive solid entrance door with leadlight window to the side gives way to a generous reception hall.
From here you will note the cloaks w/c on your left whilst opposite there is handy understairs storage. There are three reception rooms, study, dual aspect sitting room and the dining room.
A good size kitchen/breakfast room is complemented with a utility. First floor Ascending the returning staircase a landing gives way to four double bedrooms and one single.
Bedroom one comes with en-suite whilst a family bathroom services the remaining bedrooms. Outside The property is approached by a private driveway offering parking for up to 3 cars.
Further parking is available beyond secure gates which extend to the detached double garage.
The rear garden commences with sun terrace with the remainder laid to lawn interspersed with a variety of trees offering a good degree of privacy.
What's Nearby Layer de La Haye has its own primary school, two public houses and, a local village store which provide s shopping for your everyday needs.
There is also an excellent farm shop selling local produce and home reared meat.
A short drive away is Abberton Reservoir and visitor centre, perfect for a family afternoon stroll to discover an abundance of wildlife, particularly the large variety of butterflies, birds and wildfowl.
Very popular with birdwatchers and photographers. Within 5 minutes drive is Bannatyne Spa and Health club, with fitness and beauty facilities, indoor pool, and licenced cafe.
10 minute drive is the Roman town of Colchester which offers a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities as well as a mainline railway station with links to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 50 minutes.
Within Easy Reach An alternative train station at Marks Tey is approximately 15 minutes away by car and also operates a service into London.
The A12 which takes motorists south into London, north towards Ipswich and A14, is roughly 10 minutes away. Stansted airport is approximately 45 minutes drive.
The seaside resorts of West Mersea and Frinton are both within easy reach. Mersea Island, being the nearest, is famed for its yachting, watersport facilities and sea food restaurants.
Frinton offers superb sandy beaches and clear waters.
Value & comps
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About 8, High Road, Layer de La Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2
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