4 bedroom detached house

A generously sized three/four bedroom detached family home situated in the sought after village of Layer Marney. This beautiful home offers all the benefits of rural living whilst being just a short drive away from local amenities.

This modern detached family home is situated in the sought after village of Layer Marney. The property is serviced by oil fired central heating and is triple glazed throughout with accommodation comprising of;

An entrance hall with doors leading to the kitchen, the lounge and the ground floor cloakroom which has a utility cupboard.

The modern fitted kitchen has a window to the rear, and a range of eye and base level units with fitted granite work surfaces. There is an integrated dishwasher, and space for a fridge freezer and Range cooker. The kitchen in turn opens up onto the dining room which has a window to the front aspect and patio doors to the rear garden, as well as a large storage cupboard/pantry.

The lounge has bifolding doors to the rear garden and a fireplace with an inset log burner as well as a stair flight leading to the first floor.
Finally, on the ground floor there is a study/office with dual aspect windows to both the front and side outlooks.

On the first floor, the landing provides access to all bedrooms as well as the family bathroom and the shower room. The master bedroom has a window to the rear and a radiator, bedroom two is situated at the front of the property and is of a generous size, and bedroom four is accessed via the third bedroom and is currently being used as an additional playroom.

The family bathroom has an obscured window to the rear, a low level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and radiator. From the landing there is also a separate shower room as well as a storage cupboard and airing cupboard.

Externally, the property is accessed via a shared driveway, with a private drive providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles which leads down the left hand side of the property. To the rear, the garden which is mainly laid to lawn is divided into separate areas, one being a patio area with pegola over, a second patio area as you step out of the lounge where you will find the overground pool with decked surround which is set to remain, and a covered seating area in the outbuilding. The outbuilding has been fitted with power and lighting.


Location

The property is situated in the sought after village of Layer Marney, set in the heart of beautiful rolling countryside, whilst being situated just 10 minutes away from the Tollgate Retail Park at Stanway which has a range of national retailers, shops and restaurants. Again, just a short drive away is the A12 dual carriageway and Marks Tey mainline railway station with direct links to London Liverpool St.

Directions

Proceed from our Stanway, Tollgate branch along Tollgate Road, over two sets of mini roundabouts and turn left onto Church Lane. Turn right over two further mini roundabouts onto Warren Lane and continue towards signs for Colchester Zoo. At the junction turn right onto Maldon Road at Heckford Bridge and continue along for approx. 4 miles. Turn left into Smythe's Green where the property will be found on the right hand side after a short distance.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - D
Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. The property has oil fired central heating and the drainage is provided via a private drainage system (Septic tank) which is shared with the neighbouring property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - D