4 bedroom detached house for sale

The Hawthorns is a stunning, chain-free character family home positioned on Station Road in the highly sought-after village of Great Bentley, offering generous accommodation, versatile external space and an enviable village setting. The property is approached via an entrance porch leading into a welcoming living room, with freshly laid carpet throughout the majority of the home. The living room features a wood-burning stove set within a brick surround, complemented by attractive character features including exposed wooden beams.

Double doors open into the dining room, which benefits from a double-aspect outlook to the side and rear, French doors opening onto the garden, and a convenient serving hatch to the kitchen. The bespoke fitted kitchen is finished with solid wooden units providing ample storage and features a double Butler sink, space for a range-style cooker, and a dedicated breakfast area. Beneath the stairs is a practical utility area with space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, and a ground floor WC is conveniently located just off the kitchen. A door from the kitchen leads to a charming snug, library or reading room, complete with its own fireplace and wood-burning stove.

To the first floor, the main bedroom enjoys a private en-suite shower room, with three further well-proportioned double bedrooms served by a family bathroom, making the layout ideal for family living.

Externally, the property offers driveway parking for at least two vehicles and benefits from an electric vehicle charging point. The driveway leads to a substantial outbuilding / home office, offering exceptional versatility. The front section provides a workshop area, while the main office space is fully equipped with air conditioning, power, lighting and hard-wired network cabling, allowing for superfast broadband speeds - ideal for home working or running a business.

The rear garden is beautifully arranged, featuring a block-paved patio with raised brick borders, leading to a generous lawned area with scope for vegetable planting. An automated irrigation system is installed to water both the garden and plants within the greenhouse, which also benefits from integrated lighting. Further features include an additional garden shed, and the garden is fully enclosed by fencing, offering privacy and security.

Great Bentley is a highly regarded village centred around one of the largest village greens in England and offers a range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, cafés, a medical centre and a well-regarded primary school. Great Bentley Railway Station is within easy reach, providing regular services to Colchester with onward mainline connections to London Liverpool Street. Road links via the A133 and A12 offer convenient access to Colchester and the wider region.

A truly impressive home, combining character, modern practicality and outstanding versatility, offered with no onward chain.