Witham

An excellent entry level equestrian residence with stabling and panoramic views over farmland

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group

This property really is a rare entity….. a good sized, well-presented family home with excellent adjoining equestrian facilities, providing the perfect set up to live at home in harmony with your equine companions!  Being located a short drive away from the town’s railway station will undoubtedly appeal to discerning commuters that require good access into London.

What the Owners Say

It has been a joy to live here harmoniously for the last 20 years, we constructed the stabling block some time ago to allow us to have our horses at home and when the adjoining parcel of land became available, we jumped at the chance to lease it as it completed the package for us! It will be a terrible wrench for us to leave but we have decided to re-locate to the Essex/ Suffolk borders to be closer to friends and family and pass the baton onto the next family.

History & Background

This spacious family home is believed to have been originally constructed in the1970’s with later additions and enjoys a welcoming entrance hall that provides access to two generous reception rooms and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room.

The first floor enjoys an impressive, vaulted principal bedroom suite with en suite shower room and boasts spectacular views over the adjoining farmland, whilst the three remaining double bedrooms are all serviced by the family bathroom.

The delightful West facing grounds are extremely secluded, enjoy splendid views and incorporate two detached garages/ workshops, yard and stabling block. 

Setting & Location

The property is situated set back from the Maldon Road on the periphery of Witham, a bustling, attractive town that boasts an impressive array of amenities, including a range of eateries, public houses, supermarkets and shopping centre. Benton Hall Golf and Country Club and gymnasium as a short walk away, whilst the nearby railway station offers direct access to London Liverpool Street (44 minutes), whilst there is also good access to the A12 (3 miles), with Chelmsford and Colchester 14 miles away respectively. Both provide comprehensive educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

There are excellent schools in both the state and private sectors, including Felsted, New Hall (Chelmsford), St Mary’s and Holmwood House in Colchester, complemented in the state sector by the strongly performing grammar schools in both Chelmsford and Colchester.

Stansted Airport, with its range of national and international destinations, is within easy reach and there are excellent walking and riding opportunities in the surrounding countryside.

Witham Station 2.1 miles, Braintree Freeport Shopping Centre 7.4 miles, Colchester 15.1 miles, Chelmsford 10.4 miles, Stansted Airport 23.1 miles. All distances approximate.

Ground Floor Accommodation

As you enter this welcoming home an entrance porch offers a useful space to store your coats and shoes and provides access to the cloakroom. The study is situated in the West wing of the property, a spacious room that could quite conceivably be utilised as a playroom or snug, dependant on preference and seamlessly flows into the sitting/ dining room, an elongated room with attractive feature fireplace and French doors out onto the sun terrace, the perfect space for al fresco dining during the Summer months. The adjacent kitchen/ breakfast room is located in the rear elevation and enjoys a range of base and eye level units with complementary black granite work surfaces over, space of range cooker, with the adjoining utility room providing an excellent space for washing duties and dogs after those long country walks!

First Floor Accommodation

A contemporary staircase with glass balustrades majestically curves around to the first floor that benefits from a wonderful principal bedroom suite, that genuinely possesses the ‘Wow’ factor. With an impressive, vaulted ceiling, a range of wardrobe cupboards, en suite shower room, floor to ceiling windows with French doors leading out to a balcony area that offers a wonderful sanctuary to sit and enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a hard day whilst enjoying the wonderful views over the adjoining countryside. The remaining three bedrooms are all double rooms and are serviced by the generous re-fitted, luxury family bathroom.

Grounds

As you approach the property an extensive driveway provides ample off-street parking for numerous vehicles and leads to a large detached garage/ work shop with up and over door, power and light connected. Gated side access leads to the secluded West facing rear grounds that benefit from a useful detached single garage/ workshop, whilst the spacious undercover pergola and expansive sun terrace provides an excellent space for entertaining family and friends, culminating with witnessing some wonderful sunsets!

A side gate leads to the adjoining yard with 4 stables, a feed room, wash area and solarium, whilst a further gate leads to a 2-acre paddock (stls) with separate vehicular access onto the Maldon Road, large driveway and manege. Please note that this parcel of land is currently leased by our clients (please see agents notes for further information).

Agents Notes

• Our client has completed a comprehensive property questionnaire to provide potential buyers with more detailed information about this property. Please request this from the agent.
• The owners of the adjacent 2 acre paddock (stls) have informed our clients that they are prepared to transfer the tenancy to the new owners with a suggested a term of 5-10 years and an annual rent of £1400. This will be subject to meeting the new owners and will have to be negotiated independently of the purchase of the property.
• Braintree Council – Tax Band E

Services

Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage.

 

EPC rating: D. Tenure: Freehold,