Church Street, Bocking, Essex, CM7

An imposing grade II* listed 16th century hall with over 5,000 square feet of accommodation and set within 1.3 acre of gardens. This fine residence six reception rooms, stunning kitchen with vaulted ceiling, five bedrooms, detached carport and walled gardens.


Approached via a long gravelled drive that meanders past the impressive St Mary’s Church, is this fine 16th Century, Grade II* Listed property. A traditional Hall house, the property has retained the original battened and nailed front door that leads into the dramatic dining hall, one of many rooms featuring period wood panelling. The abundance of period features is evident throughout the house with fireplaces, original flooring and stunning 16th century oak staircase leading to the former court room.

The layout provides excellent accommodation for a growing family with four well-appointed reception rooms. The most recent addition is the stunning oak framed kitchen extension, thoughtfully designed to take in the views of the gardens and St Mary's Church beyond. The accommodation continues to impress on the first floor with the master bedroom being the stand out feature. This vast, atmospheric room includes 17th century wood panelling, walk in wardrobe and a contemporary en-suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms with bedroom two benefitting from an en-suite. The remaining bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom fitted with a heritage style suite and displaying exposed beams.

Entrance gates lead you through to the driveway flanked by meticulously maintained lawns. To the immediate front of the property there is a parking area and a detached garage/carport with access to an office above. The drive continues to the rear of the property where further parking is located.

The front garden is partially enclosed by a wall providing excellent seclusion with further garden space situated to the side of the property. Within the garden there is a pathway leading to the detached garage, generous amount of lawned area and an oak tree believed to be 400 years old.

Location

Bocking has a great village feel with an interesting array of shops and historic buildings. Located in the North of Essex it is within easy reach of London and the major towns of Chelmsford and Colchester. There are pleasant countryside walks, golf courses and numerous other desirable amenities nearby.

Braintree is a larger adjacent town and offers extensive amenities including Freeport Designer Village and retail park. It is by-passed by the ancient Roman Stone Street which has become the A120 which provides easy access to other parts of the region including Stansted Airport.

The region boasts a significant number of secondary and primary schools as well as colleges and nurseries. There are well-renowned private schools within easy reach and some of the country’s leading grammar schools in Colchester and Chelmsford.