Shire Lane, West Bergholt, CO6

Occupying a desirable position in the highly regarded village of West Bergholt, this impressive four bedroom detached family home offers flexible and well-proportioned accommodation with excellent access to Colchester mainline railway station, the city centre, and the A12.

A welcoming entrance hall leads from a covered porch, with a convenient cloakroom and under-stairs storage. The spacious living room features a central fireplace and French doors opening onto the beautifully landscaped rear garden. A separate study provides the perfect space for home working.

The recently refitted kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home, fitted with contemporary units, ample work surfaces, and quality features including a ceramic butler sink, Quartz tops and splashback, Quooker boiling-water tap, water softener, and space for range cooker with gas hob (not included) and extractor hood. The adjoining utility room offers further storage, a sink, and external access to the garden plus recently fitted French doors from the dining room.

Upstairs, the landing provides access to an airing cupboard housing a new combi boiler. The principal bedroom includes extensive fitted wardrobes and a beautifully appointed en-suite with Quartz finishes with a walk-in double shower, built-in seat, vanity basin, and W.C. Three further well-sized bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, are served by a modern family bathroom featuring both bath and separate shower.

Externally, a shared driveway leads to a private drive with ample parking and a double-width garage with remote-controlled roller door, power, lighting, and eaves storage. The front garden is attractively landscaped with mature shrubs providing privacy.

The south-facing rear garden offers a tranquil retreat, mainly laid to lawn with mature borders and a spacious terrace ideal for entertaining. A fully equipped garden home office with power and double doors overlooking the garden provides an ideal workspace or studio.

Location

West Bergholt is a highly sought-after village situated just three miles northwest of Colchester, combining rural charm with exceptional connectivity. The village offers a range of local amenities including a Co-op store, well-regarded primary school, pharmacy, pubs, and recreational facilities.

For commuters, Colchester mainline station (approx. 2.5 miles) offers regular services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour, while the A12 provides straightforward road links to Chelmsford, Ipswich, and beyond. The nearby Lexden and Colchester Grammar Schools are also within easy reach, adding to the area’s family appeal.