House for sale, 209 m²

Colchester, Layer-de-la-Haye

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

1.168.497 €

5.591 €/m²

Listed Sep 12, 2026

About this listing

Guide Price: Guide price of £1,000,000 (Available with an optional additional 5 acres of paddocks and a 4-stable block by separate negotiation) Key Features • Charming 4-Bedroom Detached Home: Beautifully presented country residence combining character features with practical family living. • Flexible Living Spaces: Generous dual-aspect lounge with open fireplace, formal dining room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, study/home office, utility room, and cloakroom. • Principal En-Suite: Large master bedroom enjoying open country views with fitted wardrobes and a four-piece en-suite with underfloor heating. • Initial 1.25-Acre Plot: Mature, private wrap-around gardens, sun terrace, dedicated grazing paddock, and two independent gated driveways with ample horsebox/trailer parking. • Existing Stabling: Two loose boxes and an adjoining secure tack room with redwood post-and-rail/electric fencing. • Equestrian Expansion Option: Rare opportunity to purchase an additional 5 acres of fenced turnout paddocks with a purpose-built 4-stable yard, creating a substantial 6.25-acre equestrian holding. • Desirable Village Location: Situated down a leafy, tranquil lane in Layer-de-la-Haye, moments from Abberton Reservoir and just minutes from Colchester's mainline station (London Liverpool Street in ~50 mins). Property Overview Comfrey Cottage is an exceptional detached country home set within peaceful, established grounds in the sought-after village of Layer-de-la-Haye. Internally, the property offers over 2,000 sq. ft. of versatile, light-filled living space, including three generous reception rooms, a classic country kitchen/breakfast room, a dedicated home office, and four double bedrooms served by two bathrooms (one en-suite). The existing 1.25-acre plot has been thoughtfully arranged for both family enjoyment and equestrian use, featuring mature lawns, an alfresco dining terrace, two independent driveways, a timber stable yard (two loose boxes and tack room), and a fully fenced grazing paddock. Rare Equestrian / Smallholding Potential For those requiring broader equestrian or livestock capacity, an adjoining parcel of approximately 5 acres of post-and-rail paddocks alongside a secondary 4-box stable yard is available by separate negotiation. Together, this presents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a complete, ring-fenced country holding of over 6.25 acres in one of North Essex's most desirable rural settings. Disclaimer Chewton Rose Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

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