Bakers Farm Lane, Blackmore End, Braintree, Essex, CM7

Bakers Farm is a beautiful late Georgian Grade II Listed property of grand proportions offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

This exceptional home is set in grounds of around 4.4 acres with a number of outbuildings, premium equestrian facilities and a heated outdoor swimming pool.

The front door opens into the reception hall with a large staircase rising to the first floor and doors to all ground floor accommodation including the dining room and drawing room, both with high ceilings. The dining room is an impressive size with an ornate open fireplace and sash window to the front aspect, whilst the drawing room, also to the front, features a beautiful open fireplace with marble surround.

At the heart of the home is the spectacular kitchen/breakfast room with attractive red brick flooring which ties in with the exposed brick chimney breast that houses the Aga. There are a range of stylish units and a generous central island, with a window to the rear and French doors leading out to the terrace. Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility/boot room with a butler sink and space for a washing machine and access to the cloakroom. Just off the kitchen is a second staircase rising to the first floor.

The ground floor accommodation concludes with the study which has a fireplace and inset wood burning stove and there is a large butler’s pantry and various storage cupboards.

On the first floor is a stunning galleried landing with large sash window to the front aspect with fabulous far-reaching views across open countryside. The principal bedroom has a dual aspect with windows to the front and side and again, breathtaking views. This well-proportioned bedroom gives access to a large walk-in shower room with dual wash hand basins, double shower and a wc.

The second bedroom is a naturally light space with a window to the front aspect with ample storage and a cloakroom. The third and fourth bedrooms are both double rooms, whilst the fifth bedroom has stairs leading to a good size loft/storage area. The family bathroom comprises panel bath, wc and a wash hand basin.

Bake House
To the rear of the property is a detached former Bake House which has been converted to provide additional accommodation. The ground floor has two reception rooms, a sitting room with an inset wood burner and attractive red brick fireplace and the second which could be converted into a kitchen to make this a self-contained annexe. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a central shower room with wc, wash hand basin and a shower cubicle.

Outside
The formal gardens of Bakers Farm surround the property and are predominantly laid to lawn with a variety of flowers, plants and seating areas, enclosed by a red brick wall. Accessed via the rear of the property through an opening in the brick wall is a courtyard with a heated outdoor swimming pool.

There are a variety of outbuildings which include a workshop, garden store, oil tank storage and plant room for the swimming pool. Connected to these outbuildings is an enclosed dog pen. In addition, there is a good size cart lodge which provides space for two vehicles and a log store.

Equestrian Facilities
The property has been adapted to provide excellent equestrian facilities including a tack room. The large agricultural building to the rear of the property is currently being utilised as stables with a manège measuring 74ft x 37ft.

There are currently six horse stables and two pony stables with the potential for more. There are a variety of enclosed paddocks, a second outdoor manège with a carpet base and separate vehicular access. There are further good size storage areas ideal for horseboxes.


Location

The property is located in the mid-Essex village of Blackmore End, a small rural hamlet approximately 19 miles north of Chelmsford largely surrounded by stunning open countryside. The area provides accessibility to the popular towns of Braintree and Halstead. For the commuter Chelmsford, Braintree and Witham provide excellent rail links to Stratford and London Liverpool Street. Stansted Airport is just
30 minutes distant.

Directions

Please use the postcode CM7 4DJ for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax - G
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, electricity and oil-fired central heating are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold.
EPC rating - Exempt
Ref - WIT250057/DJN