Malting Green, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2

Part of our Signature collection, this charming Grade ll Listed cottage occupies an idyllic position with wonderful views over Malting Green, set in a mature plot of around ¼ of an acre.

Malting Green Cottage has a wealth of exposed timbers and for the age of the property, a surprisingly light and airy interior, with the majority of the rooms offering wonderful views of the garden or Malting Green.

The spacious accommodation includes three well-proportioned reception rooms on the ground floor, along with the kitchen, a sun room and a shower room, complemented by four bedrooms and two bathroom on the first floor.

Offered to the market with no onward chain, Malting Green Cottage is in a delightful setting, with the attractive garden providing a tranquil haven.

The entrance door opens into a reception room with exposed timbers, a red brick fireplace and an understairs storage cupboard. This leads through to the dining room, with a dual aspect and decorative fireplace and access to the kitchen and family room beyond.

A small inner hallway leads to the impressive family room which is an ideal space for entertaining. There is an attractive exposed brick fireplace, open staircase and plenty of light from the dual aspect windows and French doors that lead out to the garden.

The kitchen has an Aga and built-in electric hob with oven beneath and a lovely outlook over the garden. The adjoining sun room has a partially vaulted ceiling and is a great space to bring the outdoors in. There is a ground floor shower room/utility with tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level WC.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is accessed from the main staircase in the family room and offers generous built-in storage, with a bathroom and further bedroom, which could make an ideal dressing room.

Accessed from stairs in the reception room are two further first floor bedrooms, both with built-in storage and a bathroom with three piece fitted suite.

Outside
Malting Green Cottage offers a high degree of seclusion, surrounded by mature hedgerows and trees. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with flowers, plants and shrubs providing an abundance of colour throughout the year.

Set in grounds of around 1/4 acre, the driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the detached garage with adjoining store room.


Location

The highly regarded village of Layer-de-la-Haye lies to the south west of Colchester and has excellent local facilities. There are two public houses, a shop, primary school, village hall, recreation field and children's play area, as well as excellent public footpaths into woodland and the surrounding countryside.

The village is adjacent to Abberton Reservoir and the Essex Wildlife Trust and for sailing enthusiasts, Mersea Island is a short drive away.

Colchester has a range of primary and secondary schools and the city centre offers shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants, Mercury Theatre and Firstsite Art Gallery.

For commuters, the mainline railway station is within easy reach with straightforward access to London Liverpool Street.

Directions

Please use postcode CO2 0JE for SatNav.

Important Information

The property has two entries for Council Tax as follows:-
1 Malting Green Cottage - Band C
2 Malting Green Cottage - Band C
Tenure - Freehold EPC - Rating D
Services - We understand that mains water, gas and electricity are connected to the property and that drainage is to a private system.
Our ref - COL230624