4 bedroom country house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

A charming detached country cottage, situated in a sought after and tranquil semi-rural country lane within the hamlet of Chatham Green, within easy reach of both Chelmsford and Braintree town centre’s.

Occupying an overall plot of approximately 1.19 acres (subject to land survey), the property enjoys delightful formal gardens with pond and raised entertaining patio.

The property has been extended and substantially improved by the current vendor, and offers well presented accommodation comprising ground floor cloakroom, sitting room, re-fitted kitchen, breakfast area, whilst on the first floor there are three good size bedrooms with a dressing room/fourth bedroom off of Bedroom Two, which can also be accessed from the landing. Also on the first floor, there is a spacious bathroom with a new luxury suite (currently in the process of being installed.)

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

OPEN FRONTED ENTRANCE VESTIBULE:
With brick and lattice leaded light flank walls between hard clay tiled roof.

Hardwood entrance door with obscure glazed inset to:

RECEPTION HALL:
Range of fitted storage cupboards, downlighting to ceiling, tiled floor, modern style vertical radiator, double glazed leaded light window to front aspect, twin staircases to the first floor.

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM:
Part tiled, white suite comprising low level wc., wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard below, chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor, downlighting to ceiling.

SITTING ROOM: 5.66m (18ft 7in) x 4.62m (15ft 2in) narrowing to 14' 10
The focal point of this room being the feature fireplace, three radiators, double glazed leaded light windows to four aspects, wall light points, solid wood flooring, double glazed leaded light double doors overlooking the gardens.

RE-FITTED KITCHEN: 4.37m (14ft 4in) plus recess x 3.45m (11ft 4in) narrowing to 10' 3
Range of matching base and eye level cupboards, granite style worktops, inset sink unit with mixer tap, space for dishwasher, washing machine and cooker range. Double glazed leaded light window to the front aspect, radiator, tiled floor, downlighting to ceiling, deep understairs storage cupboard. Stable style door to rear, square opening to:

BREAKFAST ROOM: 4.27m (14ft 0in) x 2.51m (8ft 3in)
Tiled floor, downlighting to ceiling, modern style vertical radiator, double glazed leaded light window to the side, double glazed leaded light double doors overlooking the garden.

FIRST FLOOR

DOUBLE LANDING:
Downlighting to ceiling.

MASTER BEDROOM: 4.19m (13ft 9in) x 3.91m (12ft 10in)
Downlighting to ceiling, radiator, double glazed leaded light window to front aspect.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM:
(At the time of dictation, to be installed) Will comprise free standing bath, wall hung wash hand basin, low level wc., modern vertical radiator, tiled walls,double glazed leaded light window to the rear aspect.

BEDROOM TWO: 4.27m (14ft 0in) x 2.79m (9ft 2in)
Downlighting to ceiling, radiator, access to loft, double glazed leaded light window to front aspect, communicating door to Dressing Room/Bedroom Four.

BEDROOM THREE: 4.29m (14ft 1in) x 2.57m (8ft 5in)
Downlighting to ceiling, radiator, double glazed leaded light window to the rear aspect.

BEDROOM FOUR/DRESSING ROOM: 2.79m (9ft 2in) x 1.93m (6ft 4in)
Downlighting to ceiling, radiator, double glazed leaded light window to front aspect.

BATHROOM:
Recently re-fitted to contemporary design comprising tiled walls and floor, large walk-in shower, low level wc. with concealed cistern, large wash hand basin with mixer tap, shelving below. Panelled bath with mixer tap, hand held retractable shower attachment, inset lighting to bath panel. Chrome curved modern vertical radiator, double glazed leaded light window to the front aspect.

EXTERIOR:
The property boasts a fine semi-rural location within substantial grounds extending to approximately 1.19 acres which includes wonderful cottage style formal grounds.

DETACHED DOUBLE WIDTH GARAGE:
Internal measurement 18' x 17'. The garage has parking to the front for two vehicles with a double width remote controlled up and over door, power and light connected with window and courtesy door leading into the garden.

FORMAL GARDENS:
The property stands with extensive road frontage, having two pedestrian access gates from the front with a further pair of gates for vehicular access providing an additional parking area. The grounds have fine terrace areas. Ornamental duck pond surrounded by a variety of shrubs with the pond having attractive water lillies, in addition, there is a secondary ornamental pond and these are surrounded by delightful lawn areas with mixed hedging forming the rear boundary immediately backing paddock land. A delightful young copse area mainly consisting of Acers among other trees. The property has various outside lights, outside tap and an attached boiler room cupboard.

ENTERTAINING AREA:
Ideal for lovely summer days with excellent space for patio table and chairs, barbeque, laid with shingle and enclosed by railway sleepers and overlooks the excellent formal gardens and duck pond.

SERVICES:
Oil fired central heating, main drainage, electricity and water.

DIRECTIONS:
Applicants are advised to find the roundabout on Essex Regiment Way (A130) which is located at the top of Broomfield Road (just beyond Broomfield Hospital) or this roundabout can be accessed from the Boreham interchange taking the A130 Chelmsford ringroad in the direction of The Walthams and Gt. Dunmow. The roundabout required has an exit clearly stating A131 Sudbury, Braintree and Gt. Leighs. Take this exit into Braintree Road and 0.4 of a mile up you will see a sign for Chatham Green. The first left hand turn is a no through road. Take the second left hand turn clearly stating Chatham Green and Windmill Inn, from the A130 roundabout this turning is 0.75 of a mile on the left. Proceed down this country lane passing the Windmill Inn and through the most picturesque country residential area taking the right hand bend past Zigi's Antique showroom and on the right beyond there will be a quaint stable with paddock behind. Continue on until you reach a 'T' junction where immediately on the right is a double width garage with green door stating 'Greenways' above. Applicants can park here and walk round to the front door.