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3 bed detached house for saleOld Forge Road, Layer-De-La-Haye CO2
3 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
About this property
Three-bedroom detached family home
Extensively refurbished over the last three years
Living room open to dining area
Conservatory overlooking the rear garden
Fitted kitchen
Ground floor cloakroom
Good-sized main bedroom
Two further bedrooms, with third currently used as a home office
Fully tiled family bathroom
Driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and a convenient cloakroom. There is a comfortable living room which opens through to the dining area, creating a sociable space for everyday family living and entertaining. To the rear is a conservatory with views and access to the garden, while the fitted kitchen provides a practical range of storage and workspace.
On the first floor are three bedrooms, including a good-sized main bedroom and a further double bedroom. The third bedroom is currently utilised as a work-from-home office, making it particularly useful for modern family life. Completing the accommodation is a fully tiled family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a substantial driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, together with a single garage. The rear garden is arranged with a paved patio area immediately adjoining the property, with a dwarf brick wall separating this from a further lawned section. To the rear of the garden is an additional decked seating area, providing a pleasant space for outdoor dining and relaxation.
The property is conveniently positioned within Layer-de-la-Haye, a popular village located to the south of Colchester. Local amenities include a village convenience store, doctors' surgery, village hall, pubs and the well-regarded Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Primary School, which is approximately 200 metres from Old Forge Road.
For wider shopping and leisure facilities, Colchester city centre is a short drive away, offering an extensive range of shops, restaurants, bars and recreational facilities. The city also provides mainline rail services from Colchester station, with connections towards London Liverpool Street. The A12 is also readily accessible, providing convenient road links for commuters.
Overall, this is a spacious detached family home that combines established accommodation with significant refurbishment carried out by the current owners, together with useful parking, a garage and a well-arranged rear garden.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall (10' 6" x 7' 11")
WC (6' 4" x 3' 0")
Living Room (13' 0" x 11' 11")
Dining Room (10' 0" x 10' 0")
Conservatory (9' 11" x 11' 1")
Kitchen (10' 11" x 9' 11")
First Floor
Landing (7' 11" x 9' 5")
Bedroom One (13' 0" x 12' 0")
Bedroom Two (10' 2" x 10' 1")
Bedroom Three (9' 11" x 8' 2")
Bathroom (7' 11" x 6' 3")
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