5 bedroom detached house for sale
Layer Rd, Essex CO5
Study
Added today
Detached house
5 beds
3 baths
5390
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Features and description
- Five bedroom 1920's village house
- Four reception rooms
- Kitchen/breakast room
- Utility and boot room
- Extensive outbuildings
- Detached lodge cabin
- Outdoor pool
- Hard tennis court
- 2.31 acres
- In need of some refurbishment
Set within mature grounds approx. 2.31 acres and overlooking Abberton Reservoir, The Gatehouse is a 1920s village residence offering a rare combination of character, privacy and lifestyle amenities. (There is planning permission granted to an adjoining piece of land to construct a 4 bedroom single storey dwelling with 1.47 acres, which is available on separate negotiation).
This charming home which has been extended over the years retains the elegance and proportions typical of its era, complemented by generous gardens that frame far-reaching views across the reservoir. The setting is both tranquil and picturesque, while remaining firmly connected to village life.
The grounds are a particular highlight, featuring a private tennis court and outdoor swimming pool, ideal for both entertaining and family enjoyment. A separate lodge cabin provides versatile additional accommodation or leisure space.
The Gatehouse offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a semi-rural lifestyle in one of Essex’s most desirable locations, with the reservoir forming a stunning natural backdrop to everyday life.
Accommodation
Ground floor
Entry to the house is via a storm porch which leads to a good size hallway. From here doors lead to a large inner hall, study, dining room and the sitting room. The inner hall gives way to a sizeable utility room and boot room as well as the cloaks w/c. Moving on you will find the kitchen/breakfast room and impressive family room.
First floor
There are two staircases leading to the first floor. Taking the principal staircase a landing gives way five good size bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a dressing room.
Outside
This charming home which has been extended over the years retains the elegance and proportions typical of its era, complemented by generous gardens that frame far-reaching views across the reservoir. The setting is both tranquil and picturesque, while remaining firmly connected to village life.
The grounds are a particular highlight, featuring a private tennis court and outdoor swimming pool, ideal for both entertaining and family enjoyment. A separate lodge cabin provides versatile additional accommodation or leisure space.
The Gatehouse offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a semi-rural lifestyle in one of Essex’s most desirable locations, with the reservoir forming a stunning natural backdrop to everyday life.
Accommodation
Ground floor
Entry to the house is via a storm porch which leads to a good size hallway. From here doors lead to a large inner hall, study, dining room and the sitting room. The inner hall gives way to a sizeable utility room and boot room as well as the cloaks w/c. Moving on you will find the kitchen/breakfast room and impressive family room.
First floor
There are two staircases leading to the first floor. Taking the principal staircase a landing gives way five good size bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a dressing room.
Outside
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