4 bed detached house for sale

The Hornbeams, Harwich CO12

**guide price £475,000-£500,000** Tucked away at the end of a peaceful and highly sought-after estate in the charming village of Little Oakley, this impressive four-bedroom detached home occupies a generous and private plot. With a substantial wrap-around garden that remains completely unoverlooked, sun-drenched throughout the day, and ample driveway parking to the front, this property is the perfect sanctuary for growing families seeking space, privacy, and an idyllic lifestyle.

Little Oakley is a quintessential Essex village offering the best of both worlds — a tranquil rural setting with excellent access to nearby amenities and transport links. Surrounded by countryside and close to the Essex coastline, this location is ideal for those who enjoy scenic walks, outdoor activities, and peaceful living. The nearby historic town of Harwich is just a short drive away, offering a range of shops, cafes, pubs, schools, and a railway station with connections to London Liverpool Street. Excellent road links also make commuting simple via the A120 and A12.

As you approach the home, you are immediately struck by its grand presence and the sense of space it commands. Positioned on an expansive plot, the house benefits from extensive wrap-around gardens – meticulously landscaped and offering multiple areas for entertaining, relaxing, and play. Privacy is paramount here, with the garden being entirely unoverlooked – a rare and prized feature.

Inside, the home begins with a bright and welcoming entrance hallway, flooded with natural light and offering access to the principal reception areas. The layout has been thoughtfully designed to cater for modern family life, with an abundance of versatile living space. The generously sized lounge provides a perfect retreat for relaxing evenings and family gatherings. A separate dining room sits just off the hallway, ideal for formal meals or entertaining guests. There is also a large playroom, currently perfect for young children but easily adaptable into a home office, gym, studio, or additional sitting room. This room benefits from a smart external finish, having been stylishly cladded to enhance the exterior appearance. A ground floor WC adds further practicality, ideal for guests.

At the heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, topped with modern surfaces and incorporating a fitted cooker with hob and extractor hood. The layout flows effortlessly into the adjacent utility room, where there is space for additional appliances such as a dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. There is also ample kitchen storage at the far end of the home offering an ideal pantry style space for spices and other kitchen essentials. The boiler has recently been replaced, ensuring energy efficiency and peace of mind.

Upstairs, the home boasts four well-proportioned bedrooms ideal for families of all sizes. The home offers excellent scope for further enhancement or reconfiguration, including the potential to convert the existing double garage (subject to planning) into further living space, a home office, or an annexe.

This superb property offers the space, flexibility, and lifestyle so many families seek – all set within one of the area's most desirable residential pockets. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size of the plot, the privacy on offer, and the exceptional living accommodation

Entrance Hall

Ground Floor W/C

Kitchen

15' 4" x 7' 5" ( 4.67m x 2.26m )

Utility Room

9' x 7' 10" ( 2.74m x 2.39m )

Lounge

14' 11" x 11' 10" ( 4.55m x 3.61m )

Dining Room

10' 8" x 8' 5" ( 3.25m x 2.57m )

Playroom

20' 10" x 7' 10" ( 6.35m x 2.39m )

Bedroom One

11' 6" x 10' 9" ( 3.51m x 3.28m )

En-Suite

Bedroom Two

12' 1" x 8' 7" ( 3.68m x 2.62m )

Bedroom Three

10' 8" x 8' 8" max ( 3.25m x 2.64m max )

Bedroom Four

7' 9" x 6' 4" ( 2.36m x 1.93m )

Double Garage

17' 1" x 16' 5" ( 5.21m x 5.00m )