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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO2 0JA
For saleListed 134 days
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About
*INTEGRATED APPLIANCES INCLUDED!* The Goldfinch Plot 48, The Goldfinch, is a beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached house with garage and parking.
The kitchen/dining area is located to the rear of the property and gives you access to the west-facing garden through French doors. Also on the ground floor is the separate living room and WC.
Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, and a further single bedroom.
The master bedroom features an ensuite shower room and there is a separate family bathroom with a bath.
Dimensions Kitchen 3.045m x 3.000m 10'0" x 9'10" Dining Area 3.495m x 2.350m 11'6" x 7'9" Living Room 4.265m x 3.860m 14'0" x 12'8" Master Bedroom 3.495m x 3.150m 11'6" x 10'4" Bedroom 2 3.150m x 2.960 10'4" x 9'9" Study/Bedroom 3 2.315m x 2.100m 7'7" x 6'11" About Monarch Rise This idyllic village offers nature on your doorstep.
Explore ancient woodlands, the Roman River Valley Nature Reserve with potential otter sightings, or nearby Mersea Island beaches.
Abberton Reservoir's internationally important wetland for wildfowl is just a 5-minute drive away.
Both inviting village pubs serve food, offering a choice of venues whether you're meeting friends for lunch or grabbing a snack after walking the dog.
Choose between the family-owned, traditional country pub, Donkey & Buskins, or the 16th-century pub, The Layer Fox, both within walking distance.
Other local dining options include Maine's restaurant at Kingsford Park Spa, The Peldon Rose, and the delightful seafood restaurants of Mersea.
Layer de la Haye boasts allotments, a children's play area, and a church.
Walk to the Premier convenience store and Post Office or Wick Farm Shop for your essentials, or drive to a nearby choice of supermarket, including a Waitrose & Partners.
Colchester has a weekly market and independent and High Street shops, including a Fenwick department store. Stanway's stores, coffee shops and restaurants, are less than 5 miles away.
Leading an active life is easy here. Walk or cycle the country lanes, sail at Mersea Island, or enjoy Layer de la Haye's recreation ground and multi-sport court.
The village hall offers Pilates, badminton, and fitness classes. Kingsford Park Bannatyne Health Club & Spa is a 3-minute drive, with a choice of golf clubs and Colchester gyms nearby.
Enjoy the entertainment and cultural attractions of Colchester including Wyvernwood, an immersive children's experience, or the renowned zoo.
Wildlife and birdwatching enthusiasts will enjoy Fingringhoe Wick. History fans have Colchester Castle and the Tudor Layer Marney Tower to explore.
Dedham Vale's inspiring natural beauty is just over 30 minutes away. Layer de la Haye CofE Primary School is a 10-minute walk and was Ofsted-rated Good in 2023.
A pre-school caters for youngsters aged 2-5. Colchester has a grammar school system, and pupils can sit an exam for selective schools. The Stanway School is an 11-16 school, Ofsted rated Good.
Older pupils can attend Colchester Sixth Form College or Colchester Institute. Independent schools include St Mary's School for Girls, Holmwood House, and Colchester High School.
University Centre Colchester and the University of Essex's Wivenhoe Campus offer degree courses.
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