Norton Heath, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4

Overview & Location

'Brights Cottage' is a delightful detached grade II listed home set on attractive grounds of some third of an acre (STLS). Steeped in local history believed to date back to 1640 and used as a huntsman’s cottage for the nearby manor house. The current owners have sympathetically extended this fine home over the years creating a stylish mixture of many fine character attributes combined with modern features. The property offers 1747 sq. ft of carefully arranged accommodation over two floors. Set within this delightful semi rural position combined with convenient access to neighbouring towns and all associated amenities. This fine chocolate box style house needs to be viewed to appreciate the charm that it has to offer.

Main Accomodation

Entrance via part glazed door to entrance hallway.

Entrance Hall

Central ceiling beam and decorative wood panelling. Open plan to open reception and door to breakfast room.

Breakfast Room

9' 8" x 7' 2"

Feature part vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Multi pane ornate windows to dual elevation. Floor mounted oil central heating boiler. Fitted cupboards and feature original bread oven. Open plan to kitchen.

Kitchen

14' 3" x 10' 0"

Windows to dual elevation with attractive views of the garden. Exposed ceiling timbers. Range of fitted units with contrasting solid wood work surfaces. Inset one bowl stainless steel sink unit with contemporary style mixer tap. Facility for electric range style cooker with extractor hood above. Provision for washing machine and dishwasher. Radiator. Tiled floor. Step up to door providing access to the inner reception.

Inner Reception

12' 0" x 9' 8"

Exposed ceiling timbers. Radiator with ornate cover. Open exposed timbers leading to sitting room.

Sitting Room

23' 0" x 10' 5"

Exposed ceiling timbers. Multi pane windows and doors to side elevation. Impressive feature fire place housing wood burning stove. Further decorative fire place with brick surround and central wooden beam with fitted shelving to side. Radiator. Door to lounge.

Lounge

22' 2" x 14' 4"

Exposed ceiling timbers with exposed decorative brickwork incorporating fitted book shelves. Two sets of multi paned doors leading to the attractive rear garden. Staircase ascending to first floor. Two radiators. Doors to following accommodation.

Dining Room

10' 3" x 10' 7"

Multi pane window to rear elevation. Exposed decorative brickwork. Radiator.

Bathroom

Window overlooking rear garden. Suite comprises of panelled bath with chrome fitments and glass shower screen, vanity wash hand basin and low level wc. Wall mounted chrome heated towel rail. Tiled floor.

First Floor

Please note that some of the rooms on the first floor have some restricted head height.

Split Level First Floor Landing

Access to loft. Exposed polished floor boards. Doors to following accommodation.

Principal Bedroom

18' 2" x 11' 2"

Windows to dual elevation. Exposed central beam. Vanity wash hand basin. Fitted storage. Two radiators.

Bedroom Two

14' 4" x 10' 2"

Multi pane windows to dual elevation providing attractive garden views. Exposed central beam. Radiator. Exposed floor boards.

Bedroom Three

10' 8" x 11' 7"

Exposed timber. Multi pane window to side elevation. Access to loft. Exposed timber. Shelving with fitted cupboards below. Radiator. Exposed polished floor boards.

Bedroom Four

9' 9" x 7' 6"

Multi pane window to front elevation. Radiator. Exposed polished floor boards.

Bathroom

Multi pane window with garden view. Exposed ceiling timbers. Decorative panelling to walls with feature floor. Suite comprises of panelled bath with chrome fitments and glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Fitted eaves cupboard. Wall mounted heated towel rail.

Exterior

Front Elevation

The property is set on a delightful and secluded overall plot of some third of an acre (STLS). A five bar gate provides access to a private shingle drive and serves a detached oversized garage. There is an attractive cottage style garden that runs four sides of this fine home with well-kept central lawns and an abundance of established planting including a selection of fruit trees. There is an ornate natural pond with a charming enclosed lawn terrace with mature boarders to the rear of the home. In addition, there is a detached garden shed and greenhouse and an enclosed trellising housing oil tank.

Agents Note

Due to the age and style of this fine home our clients have advised us that the building is part timber framed and has lath and plaster internal walls and ceilings. Later additions have been brick constructed and we have been informed that when these were completed the foundations were adequate to extend onto the first floor subject to planning and further inspections and clarifications by any perspective buyers. There is also a septic tank for drainage and oil central heating. The council tax banding for this property set out on the council website is band G.