3 bed detached house for sale

Church Grove Aldham, Colchester Essex CO6

Brought to you by Mark Quinn Properties. Rarely available is this delightful and extended three bedroom detached family home, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after village of Aldham.

The property has been greatly improved by the present owners and now offers a superb open-plan kitchen / family room with Velux windows, provided by the full width rear extension. There are replacement doors throughout, together with continuous engineered oak-effect flooring across much of the ground floor. The front elevation has been enhanced by the addition of a contemporary porch with pitched roof.

On entering the property, you are greeted by a light and airy hallway, which has been extended by the addition of the porch. There is a well-proportioned lounge with a wood -burning stove and a downstairs cloakroom. You are led through to the stunning, well-fitted kitchen, which features a central breakfast bar and stools. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, which enjoys double-opening patio doors leading onto the garden.

Upstairs, there are three good-sized bedrooms and a beautifully fitted bathroom featuring a double-width shower.

Outside, there is a generous driveway providing off-road parking for several cars that leads to the single garage. The rear garden enjoys a pleasant and peaceful position, with mature planting along the boundaries and a sunny seating area.

Aldham, Essex

Aldham is an attractive and historic Essex village surrounded by beautiful open countryside, yet conveniently positioned within easy reach of Colchester, Marks Tey and the A12. Offering a peaceful rural setting combined with excellent accessibility, the village is particularly appealing to those looking to enjoy country living without feeling isolated.

The village has a long history, with Aldham recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Today, it retains much of its traditional character, with a mixture of period homes, country lanes, farmland and attractive walks. Numerous public footpaths cross the surrounding countryside, including routes connecting with the Essex Way, while nearby Hoe Wood provides further opportunities for walking and enjoying the local landscape.

At the heart of the village is the historic Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, an important local landmark. The present church dates principally from the mid-19th century, although features from its much older predecessor were incorporated into the building.

Aldham also benefits from its Village Hall and Millennium Playing Field, helping to maintain the strong sense of community associated with this small Essex village.

Families are well served by schools in the surrounding area. Primary education is available in nearby Eight Ash Green, with further primary and secondary schooling available around Marks Tey, Stanway and Colchester. Colchester also provides a wider selection of independent and selective schools.

Transport connections are particularly convenient for a rural village. Nearby Marks Tey railway station provides regular Greater Anglia services to London Liverpool Street, with the fastest direct journeys taking approximately 52 minutes and typical services taking around 55–60 minutes. Trains operate up to twice an hour on weekdays.

Services also call at Stratford, where passengers can change directly onto the Elizabeth line, providing convenient onward travel across central London towards destinations including Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Tottenham Court Road, Bond Street, Paddington and Heathrow Airport.

For travel by road, the nearby A12 provides straightforward access towards Colchester, Chelmsford, the M25 and London, while the A120 provides an important east–west route towards Braintree and London Stansted Airport. Stansted is approximately 35–40 minutes away by car, depending on traffic and the exact starting point within the village.

Aldham is also served by the 83A bus service, providing connections from the village towards Eight Ash Green, Stanway, Tollgate, Prettygate and central Colchester, with services continuing to Colchester railway station. This provides a useful public transport option for shopping, work and onward rail connections.

For everyday shopping, residents have convenient access to Marks Tey, Stanway and Tollgate, offering supermarkets, shops and essential services. Colchester provides an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities, entertainment and cultural attractions.

Combining open countryside, village character and history with excellent road, rail and bus connections, Aldham offers an appealing balance between rural Essex living and accessibility.

With Marks Tey station close by, London within around an hour by train and Stansted Airport readily accessible by road, the village is particularly well placed for commuters and those wishing to enjoy village life while remaining connected

Reception Hallway

Replacement front door leading to a light and airy reception hallway. Stairs to first floor. Radiator

Downstairs Cloakroom

Vanity wash hand basin. Low flush WC. Window to side

Lounge

A well proportioned room with full width picture window to the front. Feature fireplace with inset woodburner, making this a cosy family space

Kitchen / Family Room

The full width rear extension provides this large and open plan family space; extra light is provided by the dual Velux windows.

The kitchen area offers a contemporary well fitted shaker style kitchen, with cup handle fittings. There is a good range of base storage cupboards with solid wood counters. Storage cupboards and shelving above. The induction hob is inset to the worksurface with tiled splash back and extractor above. The double oven is inset with cupboards below and above. Built in fridge freezer. Wine fridge. A further feature of the kitchen is the breakfast bar with bar stools below. Vertical painted radiator. Understairs storage cupboard.

The family room space open plan to the kitchen gives plenty of space for table chairs and sofas. Double opening patio doors overlook the garden. Dual painted vertical radiators

First Floor Landing

Window to side. Airing cupboard. Loft access

Bedroom One

Contemporary panelling to feature wall. Double opening wardrobe cupboard. Window to front. Radiator

Bedroom Two

Window to rear. Radiator

Bedroom Three

Window to front. Radiator

Family Bathroom

Lovely, refitted bathroom with full width vanity unit and inset sink and mixer tap. Inset low flush WC. Double walk-in shower with rainfall shower fitting, fully tiled walls. Heated towel rail

Outside Front

To the front there is a paved and gravelled feature pathway to the attractive porchway. To the side there is a tarmacadam driveway with hard standing for several vehicles leading to the single garage

Outside Rear

To the rear there is a well screened and sunny garden with raised beds. Patio extends across the back and ends behind the garage with a seating area for garden sofas. Side access door to the single garage with light and power. Concealed oil tank. Grant outside oil combination boiler

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Important information

These particulars have been prepared with reasonable care and are intended to provide a general description of the property. They do not form part of any offer or contract. Measurements, distances and floor plans are approximate and are provided for guidance only. Unless otherwise stated, services, heating systems and appliances have not been tested by the agent. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included in the sale; inclusions should be confirmed through the conveyancing process.

Some images may have been enhanced using ai to help potential buyers visualise the property beyond the current furnishings. These images are illustrative and may not reflect the property’s current appearance.

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