Stanbrook, Thaxted

The Accommodation

Inside, the property offers versatile living accommodation filled with natural light. As you enter the ground floor you are welcomed by a spacious light and airy entrance hall, which gives access to a large living room with a bay window overlooking the front aspect a featured brick fireplace with stove inset, and a large window to the side aspect which providing delightful views over a neighbouring paddock where one can sit and enjoy the sight of galloping and grazing horses, with the picturesque medieval market town of Thaxted in the distance. The heart of the home, the kitchen, presents a welcoming space, thoughtfully fitted with a matching range of base and eye-level units. A practical work surface, incorporating a stainless steel sink, provides ample workspace. The kitchen is equipped with a four-ring gas hob and extractor, while integrated appliances, including an eye-level electric oven and grill, and a built-in dishwasher, offer modern convenience. This room, bathed in natural light from windows overlooking the front, side, and rear aspects, is a place where both everyday cooking and entertaining can be enjoyed. To the rear of the kitchen is a large conservatory, a glass-walled oasis, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living, leading to the beautiful grounds. Als on the ground floor is a further reception room or fourth bedroom, and a newly installed wet room to providing excellent long term versality. 

The first floor features three good-sized bedrooms, all enjoying stunning and expansive views of the surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite bathroom, fitted with a panelled bath with shower over and glass screen, WC, a double his and hers vanity wash hand basin, and heated towel rail. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and is fitted with a panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC. 

All first floor rooms are accessed off a large landing which benefits from a large window to the rear taking in beautiful views of the garden, paddocks and countryside beyond. The amount of natural light that flows through the house and the panoramic views afforded from all the rooms, really is something to behold.

Outside 

The property's extensive grounds extend to approximately 4.5 acres. The property is approached via a sweeping driveway, a spacious and welcoming entrance that curves gracefully through the generous frontage, offering ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles and leading to the double garage. This approach, framed by mature trees and the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, creates a sense of arrival, a transition from the outside world to the private sanctuary that awaits. The driveway's generous proportions not only provide practical parking but also contribute to the overall feeling of space and seclusion, setting the tone for the exceptional country lifestyle that this property affords. 

The rear garden unfolds as a private sanctuary, a mature and thoughtfully landscaped space where a tapestry of trees, shrubs, and bushes creates a serene backdrop. Interspersed within this verdant haven are practical outbuildings, including two barns, a shed, and a greenhouse, offering versatility and storage. However, the true jewel of this garden is the seamless integration of equestrian facilities. Imagine stepping from your back door to tend to your horses in the four well-appointed stables or practicing your dressage in the private ménage. The expansive paddock, stretching beyond the garden's immediate boundaries, provides ample grazing, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the equestrian lifestyle without ever leaving the comfort of your own grounds. This harmonious blend of mature garden beauty and immediate access to equestrian pursuits creates a truly unique and luxurious country living experience.