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Poplar Cottages, Smythes Green, CO5

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Four bedroom detached house
  • Living room featuring a log burner
  • Conservatory
  • Open-plan kitchen / breakfast room
  • Two en-suites and family bathroom
  • Beautifully maintained gardens to the side and rear
  • Off-road parking
  • Versatile workshop
  • External utility room
  • Nestled in the historic village of Layer Marney

Description

** Guide Price: £500,000 - £525,000 ** Tucked away in the charming village of Layer Marney, this impressive four bedroom detached home offers a perfect blend of character, modern efficiency, and generous living space. Best known for its historic Tudor tower, Layer Marney is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle while being just a short drive from Tiptree and Colchester. Both towns provide an excellent range of shops, supermarkets, schools, and amenities, with Colchester offering mainline rail links to London Liverpool Street and easy access to the A12 for commuters.

Internally, the home is thoughtfully designed for family living. The welcoming entrance hall leads to a spacious living room featuring a log burner, creating a cosy atmosphere on colder days. The expansive kitchen / breakfast room is ideal for entertaining or everyday dining, with ample storage and workspace. A bright conservatory extends the living area, offering flexibility as a playroom, home office, or relaxing retreat. A convenient cloakroom completes the ground floor.

The first floor boasts a main bedroom with its own en-suite shower room and dedicated dressing area. A second bedroom also benefits from an en-suite, providing extra comfort for family or guests. On the top floor, two additional bedrooms are complemented by a well-appointed family bathroom, ensuring plenty of space for the whole household.

Externally, the property features off-road parking and a versatile workshop, perfect for use as a home office, studio, or hobby space. A separate external utility room adds to the homes practicality, while the beautifully maintained gardens to the side and rear offer a peaceful space for outdoor dining, relaxation, or gardening enthusiasts. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the home benefits from an air source heat pump and solar panels, helping to reduce utility costs.

Offering a rare opportunity to enjoy village life with modern comforts, this exceptional home perfectly balances rural tranquillity with excellent local amenities and transport links.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

WC

Living Room

19' 0" x 13' 0"

Conservatory

12' 6" x 9' 6"

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

19' 0" x 10' 0"

First Floor

Bedroom One

13' 0" x 10' 0"

Dressing Room

En-suite

Bedroom Two

13' 0" x 9' 10"

En-suite

Second Floor

Bedroom Three

13' 2" x 12' 3"

Bedroom Four

9' 5" x 7' 0"

Ensuite

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Particulars
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Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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145 High Street Colchester CO1 1PG
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Beresfords have been estate agents in Essex since 1968 and our Colchester office is one of the leading estate agency practices in the town thanks to our leading edge marketing and a highly experienced and locally resident team.

Our spacious office is in the heart of the busy retail centre area just south of the High Street and close to the train station. Its prominent corner position means it is ideally placed to take advantage of the very high level of passing foot traffic.

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