Colchester, Essex · CO2
The Folley, Layer de La Haye
The Folley, Layer de La Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2
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A rare opportunity to acquire a 1920's four-bedroom detached set within 5.6 acres. The property does require a full refurbishment programme but would lend itself to a property of a much higher status, subject to planning permission.
Listed 12 January 2026 · agent details updated 11 August 2026. An asking price is not a completed sale.
The home, in the agent’s words
- A detached four bedroom house
- A defined paddock, with stable building
- A defined area of additional amenity land, left to scrub
- The overall site of the Property extends to a total of 5.6 acres
- Paddocks comprising 1.6 acres
- Additional amenity land comprising 2.4 acres.
- The remaining residential plot is therefore, 1.6 acres.
- Outbuildings
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There is an overage on the land - please speak with the agent for further inforamtion.
WHAT'S NEARBY
Layer de La Haye has its own primary school, two public houses and, a local village store which provide s shopping for your everyday needs. There is also an excellent farm shop selling local produce and home reared meat.
A short drive is Abberton Reservoir and visitor centre, perfect for a family afternoon stroll to discover an abundance of wildlife, particularly the large variety of butterflies, birds and wildfowl. Very popular with birdwatchers and photographers.
Within 5 minutes drive is Bannatyne Spa and Health club, with fitness and beauty facilities, indoor pool, and licenced cafe.
10 minute drive is the Roman town of Colchester which offers a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities as well as a mainline railway station with links to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 50 minutes.
WITHIN EASY REACH
An alternative train station at Marks Tey is approximately 15
minutes away by car and also operates a service into London. The A12 which takes motorists south into London, north towards Ipswich and A14, is roughly 10 minutes away. Stansted airport is approximately 45 minutes drive.
The seaside resorts of West Mersea and Frinton are both within easy reach. Mersea Island, being the nearest, is famed for its yachting, watersport facilities and sea food restaurants. Frinton offers superb sandy beaches and clear waters.
Key facts
- Council tax band: G.
- EPC rating: D (score 64; potential rating B).
- Parking: off street.
- Outside: garden, land.
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Agent's descriptionFreehold
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Council tax, Band G
Agent's descriptionRated D. Check the assessment date on the certificate.
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