Ardleigh, England

Offering over 3,000 sq ft of beautifully refurbished accommodation, this exceptional home seamlessly combines contemporary luxury with versatile family living. The heart of the property is the stunning open plan living, dining and kitchen space, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Three sets of French doors flood the room with natural light and open directly onto the beautifully landscaped garden, creating an effortless indoor outdoor lifestyle. The bespoke kitchen is finished to an exceptional standard, featuring leathered granite worktops, a striking central island, integrated Wi-Fi-enabled Bosch appliances, elegant cabinetry, and a traditional Aga. A separate utility room and guest WC provide added practicality. The generous ground floor also offers two further reception rooms, together with an impressive games room showcasing exposed beams and a character fireplace, as well as a dedicated cinema room, creating the perfect spaces for relaxation and entertaining. The main residence offers three well proportioned bedrooms, one of which is accessed via the games room, with each benefiting from its own stylish en suite bathroom. Complementing the main house is a thoughtfully refurbished self-contained annexe, ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodation or independent family members. It comprises an open plan living area with fitted kitchen, a spacious double bedroom and a contemporary shower room. Outside, the property is surrounded by a generous lawned garden and an expansive patio, bordered by mature planting to provide privacy and a tranquil setting for outdoor entertaining. A detached double garage and driveway completes this outstanding home. Set within the highly regarded village of Ardleigh, this exceptional home enjoys a desirable setting that combines the charm of the Essex countryside with excellent connectivity. The village offers a selection of everyday amenities, including a village shop, post office, public house, primary school and active community facilities, while the historic city of Colchester provides an extensive choice of shopping, dining, leisure amenities and independent and state schooling. Convenient access to the A12 places Chelmsford, Ipswich and London within easy reach, with regular mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street available from Colchester North Station. The surrounding area is renowned for its beautiful countryside, with the landscapes of Dedham Vale National Landscape, the River Stour and an abundance of parks, woodland and country lanes providing a wonderful setting for outdoor pursuits throughout the year. Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!Council Band E TendringAnti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks In accordance with UK Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, Durden & Hunt is required to carry out identity and anti-money laundering checks on all buyers and sellers involved in a property transaction. If an offer is accepted on a property then buyers will be required to pay a non-refundable compliance fee of 72 (including VAT) per person. To provide a secure and efficient service, these checks are carried out by our trusted third-party compliance partner, Coadjute. The fee paid to Coadjute covers the cost of identity verification, anti-money laundering screening, source of funds verification, ongoing compliance monitoring and administration associated with meeting our regulatory obligations. These checks must be paid for and completed by buyers before a Memorandum of Sale can be issued. Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Misrepresentations Act 1967. Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter a legal contract or to commit expenditure. The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts or signing of a tenancy agreement. D