3-bedroom detached house · CO2 0JT
For saleListed 16 days
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About
Beresfords are delighted to offer this three bedroom detached family home, which has been subject to an extensive programme of refurbishment over the last three years.
The property is situated in the popular village of Layer-de-la-Haye and offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, together with a good-sized driveway, single garage and attractive rear garden.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and a convenient cloakroom.
There is a comfortable living room which opens through to the dining area, creating a sociable space for everyday family living and entertaining.
To the rear is a conservatory with views and access to the garden, while the fitted kitchen provides a practical range of storage and workspace.
On the first floor are three bedrooms, including a good-sized main bedroom and a further double bedroom.
The third bedroom is currently utilised as a work-from-home office, making it particularly useful for modern family life. Completing the accommodation is a fully tiled family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a substantial driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, together with a single garage.
The rear garden is arranged with a paved patio area immediately adjoining the property, with a dwarf brick wall separating this from a further lawned section.
To the rear of the garden is an additional decked seating area, providing a pleasant space for outdoor dining and relaxation.
The property is conveniently positioned within Layer-de-la-Haye, a popular village located to the south of Colchester.
Local amenities include a village convenience store, doctors' surgery, village hall, pubs and the well-regarded Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Primary School, which is approximately 200 metres from Old Forge Road.
For wider shopping and leisure facilities, Colchester city centre is a short drive away, offering an extensive range of shops, restaurants, bars and recreational facilities.
The city also provides mainline rail services from Colchester station, with connections towards London Liverpool Street.
The A12 is also readily accessible, providing convenient road links for commuters.
Overall, this is a spacious detached family home that combines established accommodation with significant refurbishment carried out by the current owners, together with useful parking, a garage and a well-arranged rear garden.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall (10' 6" x 7' 11") WC (6' 4" x 3' 0") Living Room (13' 0" x 11' 11") Dining Room (10' 0" x 10' 0") Conservatory (9' 11" x 11' 1") Kitchen (10' 11" x 9' 11") First Floor Landing (7' 11" x 9' 5") Bedroom One (13' 0" x 12' 0") Bedroom Two (10' 2" x 10' 1") Bedroom Three (9' 11" x 8' 2") Bathroom (7' 11" x 6' 3")
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About 23, Old Forge Road, Colchester
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