Wakes Hall, Wakes Hall Lane, Belchamp St Paul, Essex CO10 8LA

Guide Price £1,000,000 to £1,100,000 - Quote Ref: DP0213 when requesting further details of this historic former medieval hall which has recently been refurbished and extended to create an impressive four-bedroom grade II listed character property that sits on an acre of land in the most idyllic position with panoramic views. The property is situated at the end of a private road to provide privacy and seclusion.

Wakes Hall is a truly majestic and historic Grade II listed property that has had a vast program of works and extension to make it a modernized piece of history keeping all of the original charm that dates back to the 16th century with the current owners increasing the plot to just over an acre of land with amazing views that surround a large part of the property, a feature pond at the front and a newly constructed oak framed cartlodge as well. The property has its original front door although the owners use the doors to the rear of the property to access the home. An original door takes you into the property and immediately you are struck by the character and history of this property, the opening is part of the original hall that now creates a great dining room with a stunning inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove inset and bressummer beam, the room has the traditional brick floor and as you look up you see the impressive timbers that have kept this room for centuries, there is a built in cupboard to the side of the fireplace, the original front door is visible along with the original staircase that has listing status in its own right with carved spindles laid in a individual sequence unique to the property. From this room you can go through to the kitchen family room and also the sitting room. The kitchen and family room are part of the modern but sympathetic extension, incorporating the original inglenook fireplace. This is a great space all set on a welsh slate floor with underfloor heating, to the far end a hand made bespoke kitchen with granite worktops, an inset double butler sink, integral dishwasher and bin store, a Leisure Range oven with gas hobs and an extractor over. There is an ideal central island with additional pan drawers and storage cupboards with a breakfast bar granite overlap. Full height pull out cupboards surround a recess for the American fridge/freezer, light comes in from the dual aspect windows and from the double French doors out to the rear patio. A separate door leads into the utility room where the welsh slate floor continues and a matching range of base units with granite worktops and an inset butler sink with traditional mixer tap and there is space and plumbing for the washing machine, a window overlooks the rear patio and doors lead to the downstairs cloakroom and out to the rear garden and driveway. Access from the outside next to the utility and wc is the plant room with the boiler and underfloor heating manifold. To the east side of the property is the sitting room, a character room to take yourself away and sit in front of the wood carved surround fireplace or look out to the front over the pond and enjoy the peacefulness of this position. 

As you proceed up the historic staircase you arrive on the landing with the original floorboards and a step up to the original part of the property or left to the extension bedrooms. Bedroom one is part of the newer part and is a generous double room with views over the garden and has a newly fitted en-suite bath and shower room with a modern freestanding bath, a low level flush wc and a double enclosed shower with a rain fall shower head with tiled surrounds and then a separate hand wash basin and a window overlooking the front aspects. Bedroom four is also in this part of the building, again a double room with modern radiator and sash window. Bedroom three is part of the original part of the property and is a great size with a feature fireplace and built in cupboard/wardrobe to the side. Bedroom two is a fantastic double bedroom with a feature fireplace and two built in cupboards either side and incredible views over the neighbouring farmland. To complete the first floor is the new bathroom with traditional new suite to include a roll top claw foot freestanding bath, double shower, low level flush wc and a pedestal hand wash basin and a heated towel rail and with exposed beams incorporated and modern part tiled walls on a vinyl floor. 

Outside:

Wakes Hall farmhouse is set on just over an acre plot with a shingle driveway to the front from the private road that leads down beside the pond that surrounds the front of the plot with a small jetty and an abundance of reeds and fauna, to the very front of the plot there is estate fencing through the lawned area and around to the side. The driveway has a parking area to the front near the working traditional well pump and then takes you to the rear of the house and leads to the newly constructed oak framed and weatherboarded cartlodge with two open car bays and double doors to t a 5m x 6.3m workshop with a loft for storage and power and lighting. To the rear of the property there is a patio that leads onto the lawn. The shingle driveway continues around to the cartlodge to take you to the enclosed vegetable plot and a further storage area and timber facade and framed storage space. The rest of the plot goes into ta point and at this end landscaping is needed to finish off the property. The garden is surrounded by farmland and enjoys the most incredible tranquil views, the location of this property is rather unique and ideal for anyone looking for a rural oasis.