3 bedroom house

PROPERTY Woodlands is an exquisitely presented three bedroom detached family home, with a one bedroom detached annexe nestled within its own serene setting, situated on grounds in excess of 1.5 acres (stls). The residence occupies an enviable position within one of the most desired roads, in the highly regarded village of Layer-de-la- Haye.

When the opportunity of Woodlands became available, the owners could see the potential the property offered and set about moving forward to create a wonderful family home that they constructed in 1995. During their ownership the sellers have made many plans to create the wonderful home you see today. The sellers have informed us planning was granted for a two storey extension, which has lapsed, however details of this are available on the planning portal.

The main residence is set back from the road and approached via a driveway which provides ample off-road parking and leads to a double cart lodge.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a spacious reception hall which can be utilised as a dining room or additional reception space, stairs ascend to the first-floor landing. The sitting room is a wonderful space to sit and relax with an open fireplace and dual aspect windows allowing the natural light to flood the room. The residence has been designed to centralise around the kitchen which is open plan to the family/garden room, this has been designed to take full advantage of the beautiful views over the garden, in particular the established wisteria which provides vibrant colours over the spring/summer seasons. There is a further bedroom on the ground floor with the advantage of a personal en-suite.

On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, the principle room has a large en-suite as well as French doors opening on to a Juliette balcony to take in the views beyond.

Externally there is a one bedroom annexe complete with a bathroom and kitchen.

The grounds extend to around 1.5 acres (STLS) and backs on to neighbouring farmland, the garden has been landscaped to create a series of rooms with mature trees and pretty flower borders, providing a tranquil setting amongst the picturesque back drop. There are several outbuildings which can be used as storage or a workshop. 

LOCATION Layer de la Haye is a peaceful village located towards the South West of Colchester, England's oldest recorded town. There is a strong community, with a new village hall offering a variety of activities, including yoga and pilates. The village infants' school is well rated by OFSTED and there is a variety of good schools within close proximity, including the renowned Colchester Grammar. The village has two great pubs serving traditional food, a village shop, doctors, golf course, Clarice House health spa and gym (now Bannatynes).

The residence is surrounded by countryside, yet the convenience of everyday amenities is nearby. Colchester centre with its array of shopping facilities, galleries and restaurants is just some 3 miles away, as is Tollgate retail park, which offers great shopping facilities, including a large Sainsburys and a variety of restaurants and cafes. Colchester Zoo is within easy reach of Woodlands, as is the historic Castle Park, offering a wealth of history and many fantastic family days out throughout the year. The A12 is ten minutes drive away, giving easy access to routes into Chelmsford, Ipswich and London. Colchester and Marks Tey train stations are within 5 miles giving direct links to London Liverpool Street in just 50 minutes and Stansted airport is just some 40 minutes away.

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