4 bedroom detached house for sale

Part of our Signature collection, this established and well-presented four double bedroom detached family home resides in the tranquil village of Layer Breton.

Westwood House boasts flexible, spacious living accommodation throughout, with a large in and out driveway and detached double garage. There is a generous rear garden with picturesque views over neighbouring fields and out to Layer Marney Tower.

It was built in1980 and has been upgraded and extended over the years. A bespoke oak entrance door opens to a large and welcoming hall with Karndean herringbone flooring running through to other rooms. There is an attractive exposed brick wall with wooden double doors opening into the sitting room, stairs leading to the first floor with a cupboard below and a cloakroom.

The sitting room benefits from triple aspect double glazed windows and sliding patio doors which lead out to the rear garden, a unique barn style vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams and a freestanding multi-fuel burner for those cozy winter evenings.

The ground floor encompasses generous reception rooms which offer flexible space for living and entertaining. Both the study and snug have double glazed sliding doors which enjoy the rolling views over neighbouring fields. The dining room also benefits from sliding doors, dark Karndean flooring and makes the perfect setting for dinner parties.

The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted with bespoke matching base and eye level units, stylish black granite worktops with an inset butler sink and a Bosch induction hob with extractor over. A 7ft central island offers further storage, with black granite work surfaces and a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, two electric fan ovens, a grill and microwave, space for an American style fridge/freezer and a large cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine.

The cloakroom has been fitted with a low level w/c, hand wash basin, a chrome heated towel rail, a double shower cubicle, all finished with fully tiled walls.

On the first floor, the landing gives access to the airing cupboard and all primary rooms. All four bedrooms are generous in size and have a range of fitted furniture. The principal bedroom also benefits from an ensuite bathroom which comprises a panelled bath with glass screen and shower over, a low level wc, hand wash basin into a vanity unit, a chrome heated towel rail and fully tiled walls. From upstairs, there are stunning views out over the garden to the farmland beyond.

The family bathroom has been tastefully fitted with a freestanding rolltop bath, a low level wc and hand wash basin into a vanity unit, a heated towel rail, partly tiled walls and a double glazed obscured window to the rear.

Outside
The front and rear gardens have been landscaped with a large patio for outside dining and relaxation, a raised sleeper flowerbed with an array of mature and established bushes, plants and shrubs, a shed which is set to remain, an outside tap, and side access shelters the oil-fired boiler and oil tank.

To the front of the property there is a generous size in and out driveway and a detached double garage which has power and lighting connected, with two up and over doors, a door to the side and two double glazed windows.


Location

The property is situated In the picturesque village of Layer Breton within walking distance of the a family friendly public house, local church, and a variety of country walks and cycle rides. The village is located a short drive from the Tollgate & Stane Retail Parks with Marks & Spencer's and Sainsbury's superstore amongst other national retailers. The neighbouring village of Birch has a primary school whilst the A12 dual carriageway is within a comfortable drive of this location, as is Stanway that has highly regarded schooling.

Directions

Proceed from our Stanway Tollgate branch along Warren Lane towards Colchester Zoo. Turn right at the junction onto Heckford Road and proceed along into the village of Birch. Pass through Birch entering Layer Breton where after approx. half a mile where Westwood House will be found on the right hand side.

Important Information

Services – mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. The heating is oil fired.
Council Tax band – F
EPC rating – TBC
Tenure – Freehold