4 bed bungalow for sale

Layer Breton Hill, Colchester CO2

***guide price £750,000-£775,000***

Jade at Yopa welcomes you to this immaculate and spacious three/four-bedroom detached bungalow for sale in the highly regarded village of Layer Breton, near Colchester. Combining modern interiors with established gardens and open-field views, the property offers a well-planned single-storey layout with flexible living and working space.

The inviting entrance hall offers practical loft access via a pull-down ladder, partially boarded and equipped with lighting.

At the heart of the home is a spacious lounge measuring 21.0'x17.10", featuring an exposed red-brick chimney breast with a double-sided log burner. This feature is shared with the adjoining open-plan dining/family room 21'.0" x 17'10"), creating a focal point between the two spaces. The dining/family room includes French doors opening directly to the rear garden and built-in bookshelves around the chimney breast.

The beautifully designed kitchen/breakfast room (20'0" x 11'1") is fitted with a modern, contemporary range of units providing ample storage and worktop space, together with a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, double oven, microwave oven with warming tray, fridge-freezer, induction hob and extractor fan. A separate utility room offers fitted cupboards and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The principal bedroom (17'0" x 16'8") is a generous double with French doors to the rear garden, fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. This bedroom also provides access to the fourth bedroom/nursery, currently used as an office (9'2" x 7'2"), offering additional flexibility. There are two further well-proportioned double bedrooms, both enjoying good natural light, with bedroom two incorporating fitted wardrobes. The fully tiled family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary suite including a bath with shower over and screen, WC and washbasin with storage.

Outside, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders and a generous patio providing space for outdoor seating and dining. The garden benefits from an outside tap and lighting and enjoys attractive paddock and open-field views, giving a strong sense of openness and privacy. There is an enclosed oil tank and two useful outbuildings: A studio with French doors and air conditioning, and a second studio/workshop, both ideal for hobbies, home working or storage. The driveway allows vehicles to drive in and out in a semi-circle.

Layer Breton is surrounded by countryside, green spaces and walking routes, with nearby access to Abberton Reservoir and local village amenities in surrounding settlements. Easy access to Tollgate retail park and Stane Park retail park with plenty of shops and restaurants. Colchester city centre has a range of restaurants, bars, shops, schools and services and is within reasonable driving distance. Rail connections from Colchester provide services to London Liverpool Street and other regional destinations, offering viable commuter links from this rural setting.

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