Langham, Colchester, Essex

SITUATION Langham is one of North Essex's most desirable villages, offering a blend of rural charm and excellent connectivity. The village itself is well-served by local amenities, including a highly regarded primary school, village hall, and community facilities, while the historic town of Colchester lies just a short drive away, providing extensive shopping, dining, cultural attractions, and leisure options. The A12 is easily accessible, ensuring swift road links to Ipswich, Chelmsford, and London, while rail connections from nearby Colchester or Manningtree deliver regular services to London Liverpool Street, making this an attractive option for commuters.

The surrounding area offers an outstanding quality of life. Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty immortalised by John Constable, is moments away, providing miles of scenic countryside walks, cycle routes, and picture-perfect villages such as Dedham and Flatford. The combination of excellent schools, accessible transport links, and the beauty of the surrounding countryside ensures Langham remains a highly sought-after destination for families and professionals alike.

DESCRIPTION The Oaks is an impressive six-bedroom detached family home, attractively set within the heart of Langham and occupying a private plot of approximately 0.25 acres. Believed to date from the 1980s, the property has been the subject of an extensive programme of refurbishment and thoughtful extension, creating a home that successfully combines generous proportions with modern convenience. The result is a highly adaptable residence that offers excellent versatility for contemporary family life, complemented by landscaped gardens, ample parking, and a detached double garage.

From the moment you step into the welcoming entrance hall with its herringbone-patterned flooring, the quality of finish is immediately apparent. A cloakroom is discreetly positioned off the hall, while access flows into three distinct reception rooms, each offering its own character and flexibility. The dual-aspect sitting room, with leaded light casement windows and central fireplace with gas fire, is a warm and inviting space for family relaxation. This in turn opens into the dining room, formed as part of a single-storey rear extension. Designed with entertaining in mind, this light-filled space enjoys skylights, continuation of the herringbone flooring, and full-width aluminium-framed sliding doors that create a seamless connection to the gardens.

The kitchen is a particular highlight, beautifully fitted with marble stone worktops, a central island, Rangemaster oven, integrated appliances, and concealed access to a fully equipped utility room with tongue-and-groove panelling and extensive fitted units. For those seeking additional flexibility, a further reception room is currently arranged as a playroom, though equally well suited as a study, home office, or media room.

The first floor provides four generously proportioned double bedrooms, including a well-appointed principal suite with modern en-suite shower facilities, complemented by a stylish family bathroom. The second floor adds to the sense of space, with two further bedrooms arranged from a central landing and served by an additional shower room - ideal for older children, guests, or as dedicated home working space.

Externally, The Oaks continues to impress. The front of the property provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, with a detached double garage offering further storage and convenience. The rear gardens are a particular feature, well-screened and landscaped with established planting, lawned areas, and space for outdoor seating and dining, ensuring a tranquil and private environment for family enjoyment.

IMPORTANT AGENTS NOTE: The measurements, description, distances, journey times etc. are provided as a guide only and should not be relied upon as entirely correct.

AGENTS NOTE: The Rangemaster will be for sale as an addition or as part of separate negotiations.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Colchester Borough Council, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3WG (01206 282222) BAND: G

EPC: Pending. A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request.

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil-fired heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

COMMUNICATION SERVICES (SOURCE OFCOM): Broadband: Yes, Ultrafast - Speed: up to 1,000 mbps download, up to 1,000 mbps upload
Phone signal: Yes - Provider: Likely - Outdoor EE, O2

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VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.