Gyles & Rose Limited
Tel: 01206 656 556
The North Colchester Business Centre
Colchester
CO4 9AD
Colchester Road, Ardleigh
Guide price £1,000,000
4 Bedroom Cottage - Detached
- Detached country house set within expansive, mature gardens and grounds
- Generous kitchen/breakfast room with island, opening to terrace and garden
- Separate sitting room with wood-burning stove and garden views
- Study and utility spaces arranged off a central entrance hall
- Four bedrooms and family bathroom
- Detached outbuilding/garage and sweeping gravel driveway
- Circa 4.57acres (in total), landscaped grounds with orchard-like planting, lawns and established trees
- Excellent access to Colchester, Manningtree station and the Dedham Vale AONB
- Equestrian potential with a c3.75 acre paddock
- **GUIDE PRICE £1,000,000 - £1,150,000**
A quietly handsome country house, on a plot of circa 4.57acres, surrounded by beautifully established gardens and approached via a private gravel drive. The interiors balance warmth and practicality, with light-filled rooms oriented towards the landscape and a generous kitchen/dining room forming the heart of the home.
The Property
The house is arranged across two floors, with a natural flow from a central entrance hall into the principal living spaces. The sitting room is calm and inviting, with a wood-burning stove set against soft green tones and wide windows overlooking the garden.
The kitchen/breakfast room is particularly impressive - broad, light-filled and anchored by a large central island. Painted cabinetry and timber worktops lend a relaxed, contemporary country feel, while glazed doors open directly onto the terrace, creating an easy connection between inside and out. There is also a separate utility room adding practicality suited to family living.
A separate home office provides a quiet workspace.
Upstairs, four bedrooms are arranged off a central landing. The principal bedroom boasts stunning dual aspect windows with a further 3 bedrooms and a well appointed family bathroom completing the offerings of the first floor. Each room enjoys views across the surrounding greenery, reinforcing the house’s connection to its setting.
The Outside
Set within an impressive plot of over 4.5 acres, the setting of this home is truly remarkable. The grounds are a defining feature - wide, open lawns interspersed with mature trees and flowering borders. There is a sense of space and quiet throughout, with pockets of planting that feel almost orchard-like in character.
A detached outbuilding provides garaging, a work from home office space as well as useful storage, while the gravel driveway offers ample parking and a pleasing arrival sequence. The gardens wrap around the house, offering both open areas and more sheltered spots for seating and entertaining.
The Area
The property is within easy reach of the sought-after villages to the north of Colchester, close to the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape here is defined by rolling countryside, woodland and riverside walks.
Nearby Manningtree offers mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street in around an hour, making the area popular for those seeking a balance of countryside living with good connectivity. Colchester provides a wider range of amenities, schooling and cultural attractions, while the surrounding villages offer independent shops, pubs and a strong sense of community.
Further Information
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Tendring band E
Construction: Brick
Mains water, electricity and sewerage.
Oil Fired Central Heating
The property is currently on three separate titles
Seller position: No onward chain
Mobile Coverage
EE Good outdoor, variable in-home
There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors. Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available.
O2 Good outdoor
There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services. You may be able to get limited indoor coverage.
3 Good outdoor
There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services. You may be able to get limited indoor coverage.
Vodafone Good outdoor, variable in-home
There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors. Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available.
Broadband Coverage
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Broadband typeHighest available download speedHighest available upload speedAvailability
Standard16 Mbps1 MbpsGood
Superfast37 Mbps6 MbpsGood
Ultrafast1800 Mbps220 MbpsGood
Networks in your area - Openreach
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
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