5 bedroom bungalow for sale

Alcrofts Lodge is an attractive detached single storey residence located on the outskirts of the desirable village of West Bergholt. Set within generous grounds of approximately 2.75 acres, the property offers a combination of countryside privacy and convenient access to local amenities and transport links.

Accommodation

The property provides spacious and versatile accommodation arranged across a lateral layout. Internally the property comprises of five bedrooms – two coming with en-suite facilities, two reception rooms along with a large and partly vaulted kitchen/dining space designed for modern family living. Further accommodation is a family bathroom and useful utility room.
The property has been significantly modernised and extended in recent years, blending contemporary fittings with the character of the original building. High-quality finishes, double-glazed windows and oil-fired central heating provide comfortable year-round living.

Outside

Externally, Alcrofts Lodge benefits from extensive gardens and grounds providing a high degree of privacy. The surrounding land offers opportunities for landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining spaces, or recreational use. Electronically controlled gates give way to the driveway providing ample parking and access to the property. There is a also detached double garage.

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.

The village 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.

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.