Shellcroft, Colne Engaine, Colchester

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: Leaders - Halstead Phone: 01787 336679

A detached family home set within a highly sought-after village location, just a short walk from the village primary school, one of the area’s most popular pubs, and surrounded by beautiful countryside walks.<br/><br/>Occupying a generous plot, this beautifully presented home offers well-balanced and versatile accommodation ideal for modern family living. The ground floor centres around an impressive open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, which flows seamlessly into the dining area and further into a light-filled conservatory, creating an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining. A spacious living room enjoys direct access to the rear garden via sliding doors, while a separate study provides the perfect home office or playroom. The ground floor is completed by a welcoming entrance hall and a convenient W.C.<br/><br/>Upstairs, the first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, all serviced by a stunning, recently refitted family bathroom.<br/><br/>The property has undergone an extensive refurbishment with significant investment, including a modernised kitchen featuring a quality NEF oven and CDA extractor fan, a replaced bathroom, new driveway, new front door, and redecoration throughout — all finished to a high standard.<br/><br/>Outside, the home continues to impress with a generous rear garden, additional side garden, garage, and off-road parking for at least 2–3 vehicles. The garden enjoys a lovely open outlook, ideal for families and those who enjoy outdoor living.<br/><br/>Colne Engaine is a charming village located just north of the River Colne, approximately ten miles north-west of Colchester. The village benefits from a local school, village shop, and pub, while mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street can be found in nearby Braintree. Stansted Airport is around a 45-minute drive away, with excellent road links via the A12 and A120, making this an ideal location for both families and commuters.