4 bedroom detached house for sale

Dating back to the late Victorian era, Coach House combines period character with modern-day comfort, set within a private road in the highly desirable village of West Bergholt. Total plot just over 0.6 acres.

Rich in history and architectural charm, the property retains attractive original features typical of the period, which include high ceilings, large sash-style windows and well-proportioned rooms. The accommodation is both spacious and inviting, offering a superb balance between character and practicality.

Accommodation

Ground floor

Entry to the house is via a storm porch. Once inside the ground floor provides generous living space ideal for relaxing or entertaining including sitting room, dining room, study, stunning vaulted kitchen/breakfast room with under floor heating) capacious family room and conservatory/garden room. There is also a ground floor bedroom with Jack and Jill en-suite shower. (with under floor heating)

First floor

Upstairs, the three bedrooms are light-filled and comfortable, served by two well-presented bathrooms - one with under floor heating.

Outside

Externally, the Coach House enjoys a private outdoor space amounting to just over 0.6 acres which is interspersed with a variety of mature trees. There is also a sun terrace for Al- Fresco entertaining. To the front you will find a sizable detached double garage with attached office. Off-road parking for up to four cars.

What's Nearby

The village has a thriving friendly community with activities for all age groups. It is extremely popular with City of London commuters due to its proximity to Colchester North mainline station, either 10 minutes by car or using the regular bus service (used by many commuters) where direct service runs to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of under an hour.

Walking distance to the village of centre that includes a local shop, a Co-op supermarket and post office, a pharmacy, doctors, a highly regarded primary school and two public houses.

On your doorstep are some wonderful and interesting country walks, cycle rides and superb dog walks. Particularly popular with walkers and dog walkers, a 10 minute walk past Old St Mary’s Church, is the delightful Hillhouse Wood, with 33 acres of ancient woodland surrounded by open fields and farmland.

Every year Hillhouse Wood provides a stunning display of Bluebells, along with orchids, a variety of other woodland flowers, and also wild garlic. It is also one of the best places in north Essex.

Within Easy Reach

A 15 minute drive is Colchester City that offers a variety of national retailers and specialist shops and has a vibrant nightlife with restaurants catering for most tastes, plus a multi screen cinema and two theatres.

There is also a range of excellent private and state schools including two renowned grammar schools. There is a regular bus service from the village to the city centre for access to Lexden Schools, Six Form College and Colchester Institute.

A short distance is Holmwood House, Nursery and Independent School for children from 6 months to 16 years old. Nursery, Preschool, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior school.

The A12 is a 10 minute drive which heads south towards London and with the M25, or north to Ipswich Stansted being the nearest airport, is approximately 45 minute drive.

For health and fitness there are superb facilities including gym, indoor and outdoor pool and tennis courts at David Lloyd Centre, a 15 minute drive. 15 minute drive across to the Essex / Suffolk borders in the Stour Valley at the villages of Bures and Nayland, the later with its riverside public house and popular for canoeing and paddle boarding.