Posted: 16th June 2016 | Back to news feed
Rare opportunity to acquire a wonderful period home occupying grounds of around 5.5 acres with a self-contained 1 bedroom cottage, currently being used as a holiday let, in addition to two 1 bedroom studios. The site occupies a stunning rural setting and enjoys a range of equestrian facilities and a fully stocked carp lake totalling around 1.8 acres.
A rare opportunity to acquire a wonderful period home occupying grounds of around 5.5 acres with a self-contained 1 bedroom cottage, currently being used as a holiday let, in addition to two 1 bedroom studios. The site occupies a stunning rural setting between the thriving mid-Essex villages of Finchingfield and Great Bardfield. The site enjoys a range of equestrian facilities and a fully stocked Carp lake totalling around 1.8 acres. The property offers scope to be utilised for additional income or alternatively can be remodelled to create a spacious family home.
The main house includes 2 double bedrooms, 2 spacious reception rooms and a kitchen breakfast room. Linking the main house is 1 bedroom self-contained studio comprising kitchen/diner, sitting room, bedroom, bathroom with separate wc facilities. Beyond are a further selection of unconverted rooms, currently being used for storage purposes, yet offering the possibility to be converted into additional accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents. A 1 bedroom holiday cottage is positioned to the far side of the courtyard providing bright and airy accommodation which includes bedroom, bathroom and sitting room which is open plan to the kitchen. A private terrace is located behind the house with steps rising to the remainder of the grounds. To the eastern boundary is a further self-contained 1 bedroom studio which is currently being used as an annexe and comprises shower room, kitchen/sitting room and bedroom. A detached stable block separates the remainder of the site which comprises 3 loose boxes, tack room, feed store, hay barn and wc facilities.
The main house is approached via the dining room, family room or kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room is a spacious room fitted with a range of matching base and eye level units, work surfaces and appliances. There is a large walk-in under stairs storage cupboard and door to rear elevation leading to an enclosed terrace. An independent staircase rise's to a first floor level which includes a cloakroom and bedroom two. An inner lobby separates the kitchen and dining room. The dining room is a wonderful part vaulted room full of character with exposed brickwork and stairs rising to the well-proportioned family room. The family room is of 'L' shaped design with a wealth of character features including feature fireplace with wood burner and attractive brick surround. A further staircase leads to a first floor level which includes bedroom one with en suite facilities. The adjoining studio is positioned to the west of the main house and includes a kitchen/diner comprising a range of base and wall units and work surfaces with integral hob and oven. There is a sitting room, bedroom, modern bathroom suite and separate cloakroom. Several unconverted rooms connect to the annexe which are currently being used for storage purposes. To the south of the house is a cosy one bedroom annexe, currently being used as a holiday let. www.cottages4you.com. Concluding the accommodation is a detached one bedroom studio with views over the main property and towards the lake.
The outside The property is approached through a pair of electrically operated double timber gates opening to a shingle courtyard providing a substantial amount of parking with a front area of lawn incorporating a feature pond. The courtyard allows access to the main house, both holiday cottages, and a range of unconverted studio rooms offering scope for development, subject to the necessary permissions. There is a central arch dividing the main house and holiday cottage leading to an enclosed terrace seating area. To the eastern part of the grounds is a detached annexe with adjacent storage shed. A track leads to a detached stable block comprising 3 loose boxes, hay barn, feed store, tack room and wc facilities with a concrete yard area to the front. The paddocks are positioned beyond the stable block and provide a medium gradient towards to the lake. We understand the lake is stocked with Carp and extends to around 1.8 acres with a wooden lodge. We understand our clients allow guests to fish the lake by prior appointment. There is a secondary drive positioned to the eastern boundary leading to the top section of the grounds and therefore offering independent access to the stable block, annexe and lake. In total the property occupies grounds of around 5.5 acres.
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