3 Church Grove Aldham, Colchester Essex CO6 3SA

Brought to you by Mark Quinn Properties. Rarely available is this delightful and extended three bedroom detached family home, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after village of Aldham. The property has been greatly improved by the present owners and now offers a superb open-plan kitchen / family room with Velux windows, provided by the full width rear extension. There are replacement doors throughout, together with continuous engineered oak-effect flooring across much of the ground floor. The front elevation has been enhanced by the addition of a contemporary porch with pitched roof. On entering the property, you are greeted by a light and airy hallway, which has been extended by the addition of the porch. There is a well-proportioned lounge with a wood -burning stove and a downstairs cloakroom. You are led through to the stunning, well-fitted kitchen, which features a central breakfast bar and stools. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, which enjoys double-opening patio doors leading onto the garden. Upstairs, there are three good-sized bedrooms and a beautifully fitted bathroom featuring a double-width shower. Outside, there is a generous driveway providing off-road parking for several cars that leads to the single garage. The rear garden enjoys a pleasant and peaceful position, with mature planting along the boundaries and a sunny seating area. Aldham, Essex Aldham is an attractive and historic Essex village surrounded by beautiful open countryside, yet conveniently positioned within easy reach of Colchester, Marks Tey and the A12. Offering a peaceful rural setting combined with excellent accessibility, the village is particularly appealing to those looking to enjoy country living without feeling isolated. The village has a long history, with Aldham recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Today, it retains much of its traditional character, with a mixture of period homes, country lanes, farmland and attractive walks. Numerous public footpaths cross the surrounding countryside, including routes connecting with the Essex Way, while nearby Hoe Wood provides further opportunities for walking and enjoying the local landscape. At the heart of the village is the historic Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, an important local landmark. The present church dates principally from the mid-19th century, although features from its much older predecessor were incorporated into the building. Aldham also benefits from its Village Hall and Millennium Playing Field, helping to maintain the strong sense of community associated with this small Essex village. Families are well served by schools in the surrounding area. Primary education is available in nearby Eight Ash Green, with further primary and secondary schooling available around Marks Tey, Stanway and Colchester. Colchester also provides a wider selection of independent and selective schools. Transport connections are particularly convenient for a rural village. Nearby Marks Tey railway station provides regular Greater Anglia services to London Liverpool Street, with the fastest direct journeys taking approximately 52 minutes and typical services taking around 55–60 minutes. Trains operate up to twice an hour on weekdays. Services also call at Stratford, where passengers can change directly onto the Elizabeth line, providing convenient onward travel across central London towards destinations including Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Tottenham Court Road, Bond Street, Paddington and Heathrow Airport. For travel by road, the nearby A12 provides straightforward access towards Colchester, Chelmsford, the M25 and London, while the A120 provides an important east–west route towards Braintree and London Stansted Airport. Stansted is approximately 35–40 minutes away by car, depending on traffic and the exact starting point within the village. Aldham is also served by the 83A bus service, providing connections from the village towards Eight Ash Green, Stanway, Tollgate, Prettygate and central Colchester, with services continuing to Colchester railway station. This provides a useful public transport option for shopping, work and onward rail connections. For everyday shopping, residents have convenient access to Marks Tey, Stanway and Tollgate, offering supermarkets, shops and essential services. Colchester provides an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities, entertainment and cultural attractions. Combining open countryside, village character and history with excellent road, rail and bus connections, Aldham offers an appealing balance between rural Essex living and accessibility. With Marks Tey station close by, London within around an hour by train and Stansted Airport readily accessible by road, the village is particularly well placed for commuters and those wishing to enjoy village life while remaining connected.