Property description
EMOVEUK.COM offer a rare opportunity to purchase a beautiful period cottage, grade 2 listed under thatch with a new conservatory to the rear. Also included in the grounds of the property are a large 2 storey garage/workshop suitable for conversion to accommodate a living area (more details from the owner), a car park for 4 vehicles and a small period stone outhouse (with fireplace and chimney!) suitable for wood storage etc.
The cottage boasts views over open farmland and is situated on a lane with a neighbour in its own postcode in the pretty hamlet of Bardfield Saling. The property sits on a plot of land approximately 20m x 63m.
The neighbouring village of Great Bardfield is a short drive away and has 2 churches, a post office, shops, schools and 2 pubs/restaurants. Although in a rural location is within easy reach of the town of Great Dunmow and Felsted, the A120 bypass to Braintree, Chelmsford & Colchester, Stansted airport, the M11 and Bishops Stortford.
FEATURES:
- Beamed throughout with 2 inglenook fireplaces, mainly original leaded windows and double glazing
- Oil fired central heating with timer and thermostatically controlled radiators throughout
- New large wooden conservatory built to Heritage specifications
ENTRANCE PORCH
Featuring large leaded light windows on either side leading to:
LOUNGE 13’09 (4.2m) x 11’10 (3.62m)
This character rich room features an original brick built inglenook fireplace with a metal hood and a flu valve to control the burn, exposed beams walls and ceiling, brick floor, wall lights and leaded windows to the front facing south-east. Heating via a double radiator.Door leading to the kitchen/breakfast room.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15’ (4.58m) x 11’06 (3.5m) max.
A well lit kitchen with leaded windows to the south-west and conservatory. Work surfaces on two walls with leaded glass and wooden doored cupboards. Inset 1 ½ bowl sink with single drainer and mixer taps, 2 double radiators, two Velux roof lights, door to storage cupboard which is also accessible via the ground floor bathroom, door to the bathroom and stable door through to the:
CONSERVATORY 16’1 (4.9m) x 7’10 (2.39m)
There is a large conservatory which is newly constructed and was hand made to specifications agreed between the owners, the local council and Heritage. It is constructed of white painted hardwood, with brass fittings and glazed with high performance double glazed units. There are roof and side opening windows. The floor is carpeted with heavy duty carpet. The conservatory also accommodates the washing machine/dryer and dish washer which are on a linoleum floor
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM 8’02 (2.5m) x 5’07 (1.7m)
Fully tiled walls, suit comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer taps, wall fitted shower, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboards below, low flush WC, double radiator, leaded window to the side elevation with vertical fabric blinds, mirror overhead spot lights. There is a large cupboard also accessible from the kitchen.
DINING ROOM 13’08 (4.17m) x 10’06 (3.2m)Another room with plenty of character, exposed beams walls and ceiling, brick floor, wall lights and leaded windows to the front facing south-east. Heating via a double radiator.
A door leads to the staircase to the first floor. Door to the master bedroom.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 15’7 (4.75m) x 12’4 (3.75m)
This bright and airy room leaded windows to the front facing south-east and leaded French windows leading to the rear garden, offering beautiful views, window to the rear, exposed chimney breast with painted brick work, double radiator, central overhead brass light cluster and wall lights. Door through to the:
EN SUITE WET ROOM 6.06 (1.98m) x 7’01 (2.16m)
Leaded light window to the side elevation with vertical fabric blinds, centre ceiling light point, fully tiled walls, suite comprising new wall mounted electric shower, low flush WC, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with storage cupboards underneath, double radiator.Door from the dining room leads up to the
FIRST FLOOR LANDINGExposed beams on the walls and ceiling. Useful storage cupboard. Doors to both bedrooms.
BEDROOM TWO 10’08 (3.26m) x 13’05 (4.1m) floor area.
This interesting room features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, built in cupboards and display shelves, exposed red brick chimney breast, leaded windows to the front offering beautiful countryside views, ceiling lights, a double radiator and concealed water tanks.
BEDROOM THREE 13’05 (4.1m) x 7’01 (2.17m) floor area.
Another atmospheric room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, leaded light window to the side elevation giving views over the garden, double radiator, wall light.
OUTSIDE
The Garden: Surrounds the cottage to the front and side and is a wonderful space with a variety of mature trees (including a large rustic apple tree), shrubs and mature hedging. The garden has far reaching views over open countryside. An interesting feature in this garden is the old BRICK bakery/smoke house which is currently used as a wood store, light and power are available.The
Driveway and Entrance: The property benefits from generous off street parking for several vehicles, access to the double garage.
DETACHED GARAGE BLOCKThe MAIN GARAGE has two up and over doors and measures 18’04 (5.6m) x 21’04’ (6.5m) and provides light and power and a stairway leads to the first floor. The first floor is floored and would be suitable for conversion to living accommodation (building regulations apply). A doorway leads through to the
WORKSHOP 12’ (3.65m) x 10’02 (3.1m). The workshop is also provided with lighting and power, window overlooking the rear garden and a window to the front elevation looking into the ALUMINIUM
GLAZED GREENHOUSE. Outside water tap.
SERVICESThis property is connected to mains water, electricity and Telecom telephones.
LOCAL AUTHORITYBraintree District CouncilCauseway HouseBocking EndBraintree