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4 Bedroom detached house ● Fields Farm Road, Layer-de-la-Haye ● £1,000,000
Charming 4-bed detached village home in Layer-de-la-Haye set in 1.25 acres with 2 stables, tack room, and paddock. Option to purchase an additional 5 acres with 4 stables by separate negotiation, creating an exceptional 6.25-acre equestrian holding.
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.
- Property reference CWR080213486
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David Chinery
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Without a doubt there are two large driving forces for people moving to the area. The excellent range of private and state schools. The grammar schools annually top the league tables across the country. The range of private schools offer a more tailored education and are exceptionally well sought after. The second, being value for money, although, as the town grows, house prices within the area look to rise steadily within the coming years.
- £368,660 Average price paid Source: Land registry
- 1,732 Registered applicants with branch Source: Chewton Rose
- 8,245 Properties sold in last twelve months Source: Land registry
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The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by chewton rose. Please contact the chewton rose office directly to obtain full property particulars and any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 and The Home Information Pack Regulations 2007.
