4 bed detached house for sale

Bromley Road, Ardleigh, Colchester CO7

**guide price £650,000-£675,000** 'White House' – Character, Comfort & Countryside Views. 'White House' has been extensively refurbished and thoughtfully upgraded in recent years, offering a beautifully presented interior that blends character features with modern comforts.

Set in a desirable position with picturesque views over open countryside, and with easy access to the A120 and Colchester, this home provides a perfect balance of rural charm and connectivity.

An enclosed entrance porch leads into the sitting room, a charming front-facing space featuring a central fireplace with inset log-burning stove, exposed timbers, and bespoke built-in shelving and cabinetry – creating a cosy yet elegant ambiance. An inner lobby with stairs to the first floor opens into the dining room, which in turn leads to the conservatory – a bright and expansive space with a vaulted ceiling, full-height glazing, and bi-fold doors that frame the rear garden beautifully.

The heart of the home is the bespoke kitchen-breakfast room, offering superb space for entertaining and everyday family life. Designed with both style and practicality in mind, it features:

> A range of bespoke cabinetry and storage Integrated dishwasher and double butler sink

> Oil-fired Aga alongside a built-in oven and electric hob

> Peninsula breakfast bar with storage

> Water softener, inset lighting, and French doors to the garden

Adjacent is a useful rear porch providing access to a cloakroom and utility room, which includes additional work surfaces, wall units, and space for appliances.

Upstairs, the master bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite with a modern shower suite. There are three further double bedrooms, all well-proportioned, and a contemporary family bathroom complete with:

> Panelled bath

> Shower cubicle

> Vanity unit with inset basin

> WC

>Shelved airing cupboard

To the front, the property is framed by a charming lawned garden enclosed by low red brick walling, with a welcoming pathway leading to the front door. To one side, a private driveway offers off-road parking and leads to the garage, which includes a rear wood store and a separate external utility room with a fitted worksurface and base cupboards – ideal for additional storage or laundry use.

The rear garden is a standout feature of the home. Directly behind the house lies a generous paved terrace, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, bordered by ornamental red brick walling and gated access to the main garden. Beyond, the garden opens into a thoughtfully landscaped lawn with mature trees, colourful flower beds, and natural hedgerow boundaries, offering a private and tranquil outdoor retreat. A garden office is nestled within the grounds, providing a flexible space ideal for home working, hobbies, or additional living needs.

White House is a home of real distinction — full of character and ideal for modern living.

With spacious interiors, high-quality finishes, and a peaceful setting with countryside views, it’s ready to welcome its next owners.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all this home has to offer.

Reception Room

10' 10" x 23' 3" (3.30m x 7.09m)

Dining Room

15' 0" x 11' 0" (4.57m x 3.35m)

Sun Room

9' 1" x 13' 1" (2.77m x 3.99m)

Kitchen

12' 1" x 21' 8" (3.68m x 6.60m)

Master Bedroom

15' 6" x 11' 3" (4.72m x 3.43m)

Bedroom Two

11' 0" x 11' 5" (3.35m x 3.48m)

Bedroom Three

10' 10" x 11' 6" (3.30m x 3.51m)

Bedroom Four

6' 7" x 11' 5" (2.01m x 3.48m)