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Lower Road, Layer Breton, Colchester

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Backing onto fields
  • No Onward Chain
  • Period Features
  • Rural position
  • Three bedrooms
  • Three reception rooms
  • Useful outbuildings
  • Grade II Listed
  • Some modernisation required
  • Plot of 0.84 of an acre

Description

Three bedroom detached Grade II Listed cottage with parts dating back to 17th century. The house requires some modernisation and is located in a wonderful rural setting on the outskirts of Layer Breton. There are numerous outbuildings and a plot of 0.84 of an acre, overlooking adjoining farmland.

Council Tax Band: F (Colchester City Council)
Tenure: Freehold

Entrance hall

Solid wooden entrance door, door to dining room, leading to

Sitting room

w: 12' 6" x l: 16' 10" (w: 3.81m x l: 5.13m)
Two secondary double glazed windows to front and secondary double glazed window to side, door to rear garden, exposed timbers, radiator, red brick fireplace with multi fuel burner, stone hearth.

Dining room

w: 12' 2" x l: 13' 2" (w: 3.71m x l: 4.01m)
Maximum measurement, stairs to first floor, storage cupboard, two secondary double glazed windows to front, radiator, exposed timbers, large inglenook red brick fireplace with multi fuel burner and log store area, timber door with leaded light leading to lobby.

Lobby

w: 7' 2" x l: 7' 6" (w: 2.18m x l: 2.29m)
Secondary double glazed door to rear courtyard, secondary double glazed side lights, exposed timbers.

Lounge

w: 12' x l: 13' 6" (w: 3.66m x l: 4.11m)
Radiator, double glazed window to rear, double glazed doors to rear garden.

Utility/cloakroom

w: 5' 6" x l: 7' 6" (w: 1.68m x l: 2.29m)
Radiator, secondary double glazed windows to rear and side, sink unit, work top with cupboard under, tiled splashback, and low level w/c, leaded light timber door.

Kitchen

w: 8' 2" x l: 12' 4" (w: 2.49m x l: 3.76m)
Timber & glazed door to rear courtyard, secondary double glazed windows to side and front, tiled worktop and splashbacks, sink unit with mixer taps, dark wood fronted base and wall mounted units, exposed timbers, fitted oven, electric hob, extractor hood, open plan to dining room.

Landing

w: 4' 2" x l: 16' 4" (w: 1.27m x l: 4.98m)
Two radiators, turning staircase, exposed timbers, secondary double glazed windows to front & rear, open plan to dressing room.

Dressing room

w: 5' 8" x l: 12' 6" (w: 1.73m x l: 3.81m)
Open plan to landing, two double wardrobes, single wardrobe, exposed timbers, steps to bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

w: 12' 2" x l: 13' 6" (w: 3.71m x l: 4.11m)
Restricted head room, eaves storage, secondary double glazed window to side and rear, radiator, exposed timbers.

Bedroom 2

w: 8' x l: 12' 4" (w: 2.44m x l: 3.76m)
Secondary double glazed windows to side and rear, radiator.

Bedroom 3

w: 8' x l: 10' (w: 2.44m x l: 3.05m)
Secondary double glazed window to rear, radiator, cast iron fireplace, exposed timbers, built in storage cupboard.

Bathroom

w: 8' 2" x l: 12' 4" (w: 2.49m x l: 3.76m)
Restricted head room, corner bath, low level WC, wash hand basin set within vanity unit, airing cupboard, exposed timbers, radiator, part tiled walls, secondary double glazed window to front, window to side.

Outbuilding 1

w: 16' 4" x l: 17' 6" (w: 4.98m x l: 5.33m)
Timber construction with power and light connected, leads to lean to.

Lean to

w: 5' 8" x l: 14' 8" (w: 1.73m x l: 4.47m)

Outbuilding 2

w: 11' 6" x l: 14' (w: 3.51m x l: 4.27m)
Block construction, two windows to side, wooden door.

Outbuilding 3

w: 13' x l: 16' (w: 3.96m x l: 4.88m)
Timber construction with corrugated iron roof.

Outbuilding 4

w: 8' x l: 13' 6" (w: 2.44m x l: 4.11m)
Timber framed.

Potting Shed 1

w: 14' x l: 14' 10" (w: 4.27m x l: 4.52m)
Timber construction with corrugated iron roof. Open plan to potting shed 2.

Potting Shed 2

w: 19' 8" x l: 20' (w: 5.99m x l: 6.1m)
Timber construction with corrugated iron roof.

Avery

Wooden framed with wire mesh.

Avery Room

w: 9' x l: 11' 3" (w: 2.74m x l: 3.43m)
Timber construction, water tap.

Cart Lodge

w: 11' x l: 14' (w: 3.35m x l: 4.27m)
With concrete floor and power and light connected.

Store room

w: 14' 8" x l: 22' (w: 4.47m x l: 6.71m)
Block constructions with concrete floor and corrugated iron roof, window to side.

Summerhouse

w: 7' 6" x l: 9' 8" (w: 2.29m x l: 2.95m)
Timber construction with windows to three sides and timber and glazed double doors.

Gardens

The property sits on a plot of 0.84 of an acre and the gardens are mainly located to either side of the property. Driveway leads to a parking area, where there is space for several vehicles, this in turn leads to the cart lodge and the other outbuildings.

To the front there is a small garden, laid to lawn with bushes and climbing shrubbery. To one side of the property (South) the garden is mainly laid to lawn with patio and well established shrub and tree borders. There is a large fishpond and rockery, with the garden tapering to a point, again with flower and shrub borders. The garden backs onto fields with fine views.

To the Northern side of the house there is an old vegetable plot, along with kennel / log store. The majority of this part of the garden is laid to lawn and the top part of the plot is a small paddock area, enclosed by post and rail fencing.

Services

We understand there is mains electricity and water connected to the property and heating is via an oil boiler. There is a private treatment plant for sewerage (WPL).

Energy performance

EPC rating E.

Construction

Timber framed under tiled roof.

Broadband availability

We understand both Standard and Ultrafast broadband services are available in this area. Information taken from Ofcom in November 26.

Mobile coverage

We understand there is poor to none indoor or outdoor coverage with Three and Vodafone, variable outdoor coverage with EE and good outdoor coverage with O2. Information taken from Ofcom in November 26.

Viewings

Strictly by prior telephone appointment.

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: F
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Driveway,Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Front garden,Rear garden
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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Affordability

Monthly repayments£3,592
Property: £ 725,000
Deposit: £ 72,500
Interest rate: 5.22%
Term: 30 years
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