Colchester, Essex · CO2
Layer Breton Hill, Layer Breton
Layer Breton Hill, Layer Breton, Colchester, Essex, CO2
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A well-presented and spacious three-bedroom village home in the sought-after village of Layer Breton. Enjoying a peaceful countryside setting with far-reaching views towards the historic Layer Marney Tower.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Well presented
- Three good size bedrooms
- Spacious living accommodation
- Newly fitted kitchen with utility room
- Study/office
- Two bathrooms
- Well tended garden
- Summer house
- Private driveway
- Far reaching countryside views
Read the full agent description
This beautifully presented home combines stylish modern interiors with established gardens and flexible single-storey living.
Accommodation
The welcoming entrance hall leads to a thoughtfully designed layout, with a generous lounge featuring an exposed red-brick chimney breast and double-sided log burner, opening into the adjoining dining/family room. French doors provide a seamless connection to the garden and allow the surrounding views to be enjoyed from the main living spaces.
The contemporary kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of modern units, integrated appliances, and a breakfast bar, complemented by a separate utility room. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, an en-suite shower room and French doors overlooking the garden, with a further room currently used as an office offering additional flexibility. Two further double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom complete the accommodation.
Outside
Outside, the beautifully established rear garden provides a wonderful backdrop with stunning open countryside views and an impressive outlook towards Layer Marney Tower, creating a real sense of space and tranquillity. The garden features a generous patio area, two useful outbuildings including a studio with air conditioning and a separate workshop, ideal for hobbies, storage, or home working. A spacious driveway provides ample parking and convenient access.
Location
Set within the desirable village of Layer Breton, surrounded by countryside and scenic walking routes, this exceptional property offers a peaceful rural lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Colchester, local amenities, retail parks, schools, and mainline rail links to London Liverpool Street
A feel for the area
Connected for everyday life
72%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
Available speed bands
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Getting about
3.9 milesto Marks Tey Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.8 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 6.6 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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