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Kitchen Island
Guide price£500,000
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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Layer Road, Colchester
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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: C*
1,323 sq ft / 123 sq m

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Property description & features

  • No chain
  • Beautiful detached 4-bedroom residence
  • Originally built in 1930s with modern extension
  • Large garden with 2 ponds
  • Master with ensuite
  • Two garages & outbuilding
  • Service road to Second garage
  • Assisted solar water heating
  • Close to Town Centre & Abbey Fields
  • In catchment area to excellent local schools
Snuggled in an extensive, mature plot, elegantly set back from the road behind an iron fenced border with stoned front garden. This house sits less than a mile from the heart of the Town Centre meaning that all amenities are easily accessible. It is just a short walk from Abbey Fields, with its huge grassland area for families to enjoy, whilst also being close to where all local amenities can be found.

One can walk or cycle easily around the local area, making it the perfect setting for family life full of adventures. The house is within catchment areas for excellent local schooling - and with major road and rail links close by commuting is a breeze.

First impressions of this house are very pleasant indeed. The character-filled blue cladding and red brick, large windows and mature garden are showstoppers. Walk past the front garden and you will notice a long driveway to the side, which can easily fit 3 cars.

Follow the path to a porched front door and let the urge to explore further take you inside this stunning family home.

Enter the house through the porch, a handy extended space to offload coats and shoes before stepping through the solid oak and window framed front door. The porch and ground floor hallway lead to the WC, sitting room and the open concept kitchen/diner with snug.

Large windows flood the spacious rooms with an abundance of natural light. Each space is tastefully decorated in a neutral palate, which enhance the original features. There is a real feeling of space and elegance throughout this home.

Space to unwind

The sitting room is a relaxing spot with plenty of room for the largest of sofas. The beautiful bay window floods the room with an abundance of natural light and furnishes the space with fantastic views over the front garden. Again, there is a feeling of light and space in this room – and with sight lines through into the kitchen/diner, everyone can be kept an eye on.

Head through the archway into a delightfully open space, with ample room for storage solutions to your left, turn to your right and you will pass a door that leads out onto the driveway and through to the garage.

Heart of the home

The bespoke country-style kitchen/diner, full of storage solutions and space, is perfect for modern living. The kitchen is adorned with a range of sophisticated cream units with built in wine rack, iconic butler sink and rich dark wooden worktops that effortlessly blend aesthetics with practicality. There is a designated space for the Range cooker, which can be negotiated with the owner.

The beautiful built-in oak breakfast table island adds further elegant practicality to the space, complimented by the attractive oak wooden flooring that flows underfoot. The fluid layout creates a perfect setting for morning coffee bathed in sunlight, with French doors inviting glimpses of the enchanting rear garden beyond.

Step into the snug area, nestled at the rear of the kitchen, decorated in that classic neutral palate. Partitioned from the main room, this versatile area could be an office, play room or chill out space, to name but a few options. This home is a great entertaining space, whilst being flexible for family life.

OWNER QUOTE: We loved how spacious and open plan the downstairs area is, it is such a versatile space for all the family to enjoy, without being on top of one another.

And so to bed…

Take the carpeted stairs to find four excellent size bedrooms (one with en suite shower room) a storage cupboard and a large, well-appointed family bathroom.

The spacious master bedroom has views over the front of the property, with oodles of fitted storage solutions and neutral décor. This generous-sized double has plenty of room for a big bed and furniture to match. The classically-styled, fully tiled ensuite shower room matches practicality with elegance.

Bedroom two is beautifully decorated with views over the side of the house through its large window. Another great-sized room with plenty of space makes this a calm and cosy place to rest.

Bedroom three looks out over the rear garden with French Doors opening out onto a Juliet balcony. With elegant décor and lots of room for storage, this room is great for an older child's bedroom perhaps.

Bedroom four with its matching Juliet balcony is currently being used as a study but could easily be returned to a bedroom or take on another identity if desired.

The stylish sanctuary that is the family bathroom is well designed, ready for any morning routine. Its positioning close to all bedrooms makes real sense and the separate shower cubicle and soaker tub add to the stylish practicality so abundant in this property.

Across the hallway sanctuary awaits in the impressive sized family bathroom, which is well designed, ready for any busy morning routines. It features a huge free standing bath, double sinks with storage cupboards under. A large walk in shower, tastefully finished with a dark marble effect wall panel.

OWNER QUOTE: "We love the family bathroom because its modern and spacious''

Outdoor oasis

The outside space to the rear of this house is surprising in many ways, stretching much further than you would imagine and bringing a feeling of tranquillity amongst the hubbub of life.

The main patio area sits to the rear of the property, accessed via the kitchen, it is an ideal space for alfresco dining, barbeques and sipping your favourite drink with family and friends. The garage to the side of the patio has power, lighting and plumbing facilities.

Large lawns and mature borders hide quiet spots and sun traps, stop a while and take in the serenity by either one of the two beautiful ponds, this garden is just the ticket for balmy summer nights full of laughter, games and a taste of the Good Life.

Fruit trees and a vegetable patch sit alongside a further patio area, shed and second double garage with power, lighting and electric shutter door which is accessed by a service road. There is plenty of areas for all the family to enjoy, with a generous supply of storage facilities too!

Think of it as a peaceful sanctuary – an oasis in an urban setting.

Spacious, welcoming and perfectly positioned, this is a versatile house and perfect family home.

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