Detached House for sale with 5 bedrooms, Layer Marney, Colchester

** GUIDE PRICE £1,750,000 to £2,000,000 **An exceptional five-bedroom country residence in the heart of Layer Marney, extending to almost 5,000 sq.ft. with panoramic countryside views, an indoor swimming pool, triple-bay cart lodge, detached garden room and beautifully landscaped grounds, offering luxury family living in a superb village setting. Offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN. An exceptional five-bedroom country residence in the heart of Layer Marney, extending to almost 5,000 sq.ft. with panoramic countryside views, an indoor swimming pool, triple-bay cart lodge, detached garden room and beautifully landscaped grounds, offering luxury family living in a superb village setting. Offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN. The principal reception rooms have been thoughtfully arranged to suit both family life and entertaining. The generously proportioned living room is filled with natural light and connects seamlessly to an elegant orangery, where extensive glazing frames the surrounding gardens and countryside beyond. At the heart of the home lies the expansive kitchen and breakfast room, offering excellent preparation space, extensive storage and room for informal gatherings. Open-plan to the adjoining dining area, it provides a sociable. A separate utility room adds practicality and convenience. One of the property's defining features is the impressive indoor swimming pool complex, creating a private leisure environment for year-round enjoyment. The pool area is complemented by a lobby, shower room and pump room, while extensive glazing enhances the sense of light and connection with the surrounding grounds. The first floor is arranged around the attractive galleried landing. The principal bedroom suite benefits from a dressing room and luxurious en-suite bathroom, while a second bedroom suite also enjoys its own dressing room and en-suite facilities. Adding significant versatility is a detached garden building, currently arranged as a garden room, gym and reception space with a separate office and shower room. This adaptable facility is ideal for home working, fitness, creative pursuits, guest accommodation or multi-generational living. A substantial triple-bay cart lodge provides extensive covered parking and storage, while the gated driveway offers ample parking for numerous vehicles. The area is exceptionally well served by a range of highly regarded schools. State options include Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Primary School, Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Milldene Primary School and the excellent selection of schools within Colchester. Independent schools within convenient reach include Holmwood House School, St Mary's School Colchester, Oxford House School, Colchester High School, the Royal Hospital School and Ipswich School. The nearby coastline at Mersea Island offers sailing, watersports and coastal recreation, while golfers are well catered for by courses in and around Colchester and the Essex coast. Has your property's value increased? To find out how much your property is worth