Occupying a delightful mature plot of around a third of an acre, a deceptively spacious five bedroom detached chalet style home with a tastefully decorated interior and a garage having been partly converted into a sitting room/kitchen, shower room, snug/office and bedroom.

A delightfully positioned and deceptively spacious five bedroom detached chalet style residence occupying a mature plot of around a third of an acre, in a prominent position in the highly regarded village of Layer-de-la-Haye.

The substantial accommodation arranged over two floors briefly comprises an entrance hall with stair flight to the first floor and shower room with tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and a low level W.C. There are two front bedrooms and a third double bedroom with ensuite shower room comprising tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and a low level W.C.

The spacious sitting room opens onto the kitchen/dining room very much the focal point of this wonderful home offering an excellent dining/entertaining space and benefitting from a peninsular unit, range of worksurfaces with a good array of cupboards and drawers under, inset double sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, built in oven, fitted storage cupboards and bi-fold doors opening out onto the conservatory with French doors leading out onto the mature rear garden.

On the first floor is a landing with built in storage cupboards and two good size bedrooms one of which has a stunning ensuite bathroom with free standing bath, vanity unit with inset wash basin, drawers under and a low level W.C.

Outside
The property occupies an overall plot of around a third of an acre, to the front of which is a substantial driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles. The garage has been converted into a useful storage area to the front (not large enough for a car) with the remainder of the building providing a sitting room/kitchen, shower room, snug/office and bedroom (planning consent required).

To the rear of the property is a mature garden providing a delightful setting to the property and being predominantly lawned with a variety of flower and shrub borders, mature hedging and trees. There is an extensive patio area and the garden provides a wonderful dining and entertaining space. Located in the garden is a useful gym and substantial workshop.


Location

The highly regarded village of Layer-de-la-Haye lies to the south of Colchester and benefits from its highly regarded primary school, local village shop and two public houses. For the sailing enthusiast Mersea Island is close at hand and Colchester city centre is within comfortable driving distance with its excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants and Mercury Theatre.

Directions

Please use the postcode CO2 0EN, as the point of origin and the property is located on the left hand side.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - E
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - C
Our ref - GMB