Summary - 4A POPLAR COTTAGES LAYER MARNEY COLCHESTER CO5 9XS
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Energy-efficient countryside home with a separate office and low-maintenance garden.
Four bedrooms with three en-suite bathrooms
Solar panels and air source heat pump for lower energy use
Powered outbuilding ideal as home office or studio
Under-floor heating in parts; mixed heating with oil boiler
Small overall internal size (689 sq ft) — compact accommodation
Solid brick walls assumed without insulation — may need upgrades
Low maintenance garden, greenhouse and patio areas
No flood risk; fast broadband and low local crime
This four-bedroom detached home sits in peaceful Layer Marney, combining countryside character with modern, energy-efficient features. The house benefits from solar panels, an air source heat pump and under-floor heating, plus three en-suite bathrooms—practical for a growing family. A large powered outbuilding with heating provides a ready-made home office or studio.
Internally you’ll find a comfortable living room with brick fireplace and conservatory, a country-style kitchen/diner and a ground-floor cloakroom. Two first-floor bedrooms have built-in storage and en suites; two further bedrooms occupy the second floor. The garden is low-maintenance with patio, shingle and a greenhouse.
Important practical points: the property records show solid brick walls (assumed without insulation) and oil-fired boiler serving radiator heating alongside the air source heat pump, so prospective buyers should note the mixed heating sources and potential insulation upgrade needs. The overall internal size is small (689 sq ft) for a four-bedroom layout, so space is compact compared with typical family homes.
Location strengths include very low local crime, fast broadband, good nearby primary schools rated Good, and easy access to Colchester (about a 20-minute drive). Flood risk is listed as none. Council tax is described as cheap, and the setting suits those seeking tranquil countryside life close to heritage amenities.
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