5 bed detached house for sale

Lower End, Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Essex CO2

As part of our Signature collection is this outstanding spacious five bedroom detached family home in a delightful rural setting on a good size plot.

The Lodge has excellent living space over three floors together with a one bedroom annexe and double garage with studio above in this sought after location.

The property's accommodation is laid out over three floors and commences with a welcoming reception hall with stairs to the first floor, has Amtico flooring and gives access to the cloakroom comprising a vanity sink and WC.

A spiral staircase leads to the wine cellar.

The lounge is located to the left of the hallway and has a stone fireplace with inset log-burner, window to the front and double glazed French doors to the rear.

The spacious kitchen / family room is open plan with an island feature with inset sink with mixer taps, marble work surface and storage under. There are a range of further work surfaces and storage, space for American style fridge freezer, sink with mixer taps, underfloor heating, bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden and a vaulted ceiling leading to the family room which has three electric Velux windows.

A utility room is accessed from the kitchen has offers further work surfaces and storage with inset sink and a stable door leading to the rear.

A door from the family room leads to a study with bay window to front, a door to a further entrance lobby which in turn leads to a reception room currently being used as a gym but which also houses the boiler cupboard.

The dining room has a bay window to the front and access from both the hall and kitchen.

The spacious first floor landing has an open balustrade and a staircase to the second floor.

The principal bedroom overlooks farmland views to the front and has a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room.

Bedroom two has a mezzanine floor and features an en-suite shower room. There is also a further bedroom and bathroom.

On the second floor there are two further bedrooms and an additional shower room, all of which have views over surrounding farmland.

Annexe
Within the grounds there is a superb one bedroom detached annexe perfect for independent living or Airbnb which has its own garage with electric roller door and comprises a kitchen / living room with a vaulted ceiling, bedroom and en-suite shower room. There is a private patio terrace with a workshop / store.

Outside
The property sits on a generous plot of approximately 0.44 of an acre with the gardens being mainly laid to lawn with various shrubs. There is a patio area adjacent the house.
A good size shed has power and electric heating and a detached double garage with twin electric roller doors incorporating the boiler room (lpg) currently being used as a workshop. A staircase leads to a fantastic studio which has Velux windows, Juliet balcony to the front and a cloakroom.

Location

The property is situated at the end of a country lane in a private road in this popular village location to the south of Colchester. Within the village there are two public houses, convenience store and a popular primary school.

Colchester city centre is a short distance away offering a varied range of shopping facilities, bars and restaurants.

The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25 and stations of the city offer services for London Liverpool Street.

Directions

SatNav - postcode CO2 0LE

Important Information

Council Tax Band – G
Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. The property has oil fired central heating. Drainage is via a private septic tank.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating – tbc
Our ref - TOL260220