House For Sale £900,000
This remarkable five-bedroom, detached family home occupies a prominent position between Abberton and Layer-de-la-Haye. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Abberton Lodge Cottage, which is accessed via electric gates and a private driveway, is set within its own impressive grounds that extend to a third of an acre. Characterised by the clever integration of practical family living and striking contemporary features, the living spaces are configured across two spacious storeys. There is ample off-street parking, as well as a garage and a further timber-framed outbuilding.
The Property
On entering the property you are immediately struck by the sense of light and space. Exposed brick sets off beautiful oak flooring to create a charming and contemporary feel to the entrance hall. The downstairs cloakroom and the staircase to the first floor can be accessed here.
Moving on and you find yourself in the elegant living/dining room. The current owners have opened this space to create a truly stunning double reception room. Oak flooring, exposed timbers and a red brick chimney breast with a wood burner ensure this room feels stylish yet homely and somehow intimate despite extending to more than 25ft. Dual aspect windows offer pretty garden views; the room is flooded with natural light from these, as well as those providing panoramic garden views in the garden room that sits at the other end of the space. As well as enabling the owners to enjoy the garden all year round, the open-plan nature and flow of the downstairs also creates the perfect space to entertain friends and family. Accessed via double doors there is a second reception room. Currently being used as a snug/playroom, this room provides the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day.
Opposite is a striking contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, where oak floors and sleek white cabinetry perfectly complement each other. State-of-the-art integrated appliances extend along one wall, while a trendy convection hob is set within the kitchen island framed perfectly by stylish spotlighting. Outside extends in with impressive bifold doors that fully open to reveal peaceful views out to the garden. Continue on and there is an invaluable utility room with further storage space and a window facing onto the drive.
On the first floor, there are five bedrooms. The principal bedroom is spacious and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. It also boasts an ensuite bathroom. This bedroom could also be used as a separate annexe-style accommodation as it is accessed via its own staircase.
There are a further four bedrooms on the first floor, all of a good size, but three are spacious double bedrooms. These are accessed via the main staircase. There is a beautifully presented family bathroom, as well as a second ensuite bathroom which completes the living accommodation.
The Outside
Set well back from the road, Abberton Lodge Cottage is accessed via a private road which leads to only two properties. Remote control security gates provide safe yet easy access onto a paved driveway which offers ample off street parking, as well as a garage.
A timber framed outbuilding sits adjacent to the property and has been expertly converted into working from home office space and a workshop.
The plot extends to one-third of an acre and basks in sunshine throughout the day. The walled garden is both beautifully manicured and private and also has an outside dining area equipped with its own kitchen and sink. There is a raised paved decking perfect for outside dining/entertaining in the summer months, as well as an area laid to lawn. There are also well-maintained flowerbeds, with a mixture of herbaceous and perennial plants among the varied borders.
The Area
The house itself is situated to the South West of Colchester, between the villages of Layer-de-la-Haye and Abberton. The area is well known for its rural views and nature reserve at Abberton Reservoir, a wetland site of international importance for wildfowl where up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. As well as fabulous views, this brings fantastic bird watching opportunities.
Wonderful walks and bike rides are on your doorstep with a network reaching 16km of footpaths, cycle routes and bridleways.
Layer-de-la-Haye is a beautiful, semi-rural, village benefitting from well-regarded local pubs and a village shop within easy reach. There is also an excellent local primary school and a lovely park in the village.
Approximately 4 miles away and you can be in Colchester's historic city centre. This provides an extensive range of shops, restaurants, social facilities and highly regarded schools and its mainline railway station provides a regular service into London Liverpool Street with an estimated average journey time of 1hr.
Further Information
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Colchester Band F
The Property
On entering the property you are immediately struck by the sense of light and space. Exposed brick sets off beautiful oak flooring to create a charming and contemporary feel to the entrance hall. The downstairs cloakroom and the staircase to the first floor can be accessed here.
Moving on and you find yourself in the elegant living/dining room. The current owners have opened this space to create a truly stunning double reception room. Oak flooring, exposed timbers and a red brick chimney breast with a wood burner ensure this room feels stylish yet homely and somehow intimate despite extending to more than 25ft. Dual aspect windows offer pretty garden views; the room is flooded with natural light from these, as well as those providing panoramic garden views in the garden room that sits at the other end of the space. As well as enabling the owners to enjoy the garden all year round, the open-plan nature and flow of the downstairs also creates the perfect space to entertain friends and family. Accessed via double doors there is a second reception room. Currently being used as a snug/playroom, this room provides the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day.
Opposite is a striking contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, where oak floors and sleek white cabinetry perfectly complement each other. State-of-the-art integrated appliances extend along one wall, while a trendy convection hob is set within the kitchen island framed perfectly by stylish spotlighting. Outside extends in with impressive bifold doors that fully open to reveal peaceful views out to the garden. Continue on and there is an invaluable utility room with further storage space and a window facing onto the drive.
On the first floor, there are five bedrooms. The principal bedroom is spacious and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. It also boasts an ensuite bathroom. This bedroom could also be used as a separate annexe-style accommodation as it is accessed via its own staircase.
There are a further four bedrooms on the first floor, all of a good size, but three are spacious double bedrooms. These are accessed via the main staircase. There is a beautifully presented family bathroom, as well as a second ensuite bathroom which completes the living accommodation.
The Outside
Set well back from the road, Abberton Lodge Cottage is accessed via a private road which leads to only two properties. Remote control security gates provide safe yet easy access onto a paved driveway which offers ample off street parking, as well as a garage.
A timber framed outbuilding sits adjacent to the property and has been expertly converted into working from home office space and a workshop.
The plot extends to one-third of an acre and basks in sunshine throughout the day. The walled garden is both beautifully manicured and private and also has an outside dining area equipped with its own kitchen and sink. There is a raised paved decking perfect for outside dining/entertaining in the summer months, as well as an area laid to lawn. There are also well-maintained flowerbeds, with a mixture of herbaceous and perennial plants among the varied borders.
The Area
The house itself is situated to the South West of Colchester, between the villages of Layer-de-la-Haye and Abberton. The area is well known for its rural views and nature reserve at Abberton Reservoir, a wetland site of international importance for wildfowl where up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. As well as fabulous views, this brings fantastic bird watching opportunities.
Wonderful walks and bike rides are on your doorstep with a network reaching 16km of footpaths, cycle routes and bridleways.
Layer-de-la-Haye is a beautiful, semi-rural, village benefitting from well-regarded local pubs and a village shop within easy reach. There is also an excellent local primary school and a lovely park in the village.
Approximately 4 miles away and you can be in Colchester's historic city centre. This provides an extensive range of shops, restaurants, social facilities and highly regarded schools and its mainline railway station provides a regular service into London Liverpool Street with an estimated average journey time of 1hr.
Further Information
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Colchester Band F
