Waltham's Cross, Great Bardfield, Braintree

A lovingly maintained and enhanced Grade II Listed cottage retaining a number of period features. The cottage enjoys a plot approaching 1 acre, with beautifully landscaped gardens and views to the surrounding countryside. Offered chain free.

Ground Floor -

Lobby - Used as the principal entrance to the property, with a door and adjoining window to the front aspect and further glazed stable door to the rear terrace and garden beyond. Flagstone flooring and steps leading down to:

Kitchen/Dining Room - A more recent addition to the property with contrasting architecture and tall ceilings. A particular feature of the room is an impressive decorative, wrought iron spiral staircase leading to the first floor guest bedroom. The kitchen is fitted with a bespoke, handmade range of cupboards with granite worktop space, butler sink, two oven Aga, space for separate oven, fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher and two ornate wrought iron radiators. Window to the front aspect with further box bay window to the side and a pair of glazed doors opening to the terrace and garden beyond.

Utility Room - Hardwood worktop with butler sink, built-in cupboards, exposed brick flooring and windows overlooking the garden. Staircase rising to the first floor. Door to:

Snug - Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, fireplace with exposed brickwork, ornate cast iron radiator. The room could be utilised as a ground floor guest bedroom.

Shower Room - Comprising walk-in shower enclosure, high flush WC, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail, electric underfloor heating and window to the rear aspect.

Inner Hallway - Timber door and stripped timber doors to the adjoining rooms.

Sitting Room - A beautiful, atmospheric, triple aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects overlooking the garden, together with a pair of double glazed doors providing access to the terrace and garden beyond. Door to staircase rising to the first floor. Fireplace with exposed brickwork and brick hearth and a pair of ornate cast iron radiators.

First Floor -

Landing - Accessed via the utility room.

Bathroom - Suite comprising free-standing roll top bath, low level WC, pedestal wash basin and window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 1 - Double glazed window to the front aspect with views over farmland and window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden. Built-in wardrobes and cupboards, together with oak shelving and a window bay seat with integrated storage. Door to:

Bedroom 2 - Double glazed window to the front aspect overlooking farmland and window to the rear overlooking the garden. Built-in wardrobes, cupboards, oak shelving and window seat with integrated storage. Door to:

Bedroom 3 - Window to the side aspect.

Landing - Accessed via the sitting room. Doors to adjoining bedrooms.

Bedroom 4 - Accessed via the spiral staircase from the kitchen. Window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, oak flooring.

Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, shower enclosure and skylight.

Outside - To the front of the cottage is a pair of five bar gates and a gravelled driveway, with a gate leading to the front door. Near the front of the cottage is a brick and flint walled former bake-house which provides a charming feature and is currently used for storage. The primary access to the property is a separate sweeping gravelled driveway providing extensive off-street parking. The garden is a particular feature of the property, having been lovingly maintained and enjoyed by the current owners, providing a tranquil outdoor space. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature hedging, trees and bushes, together with various flowerbeds and a stream which runs through the plot. The garden also enjoys a beautiful backdrop of mature trees and wooded areas. In addition is a timber cabin which could be used as a home office/studio, with a decking area to the front. The cabin also offers scope as an ancillary annexe, subject to needs and relevant approval.

Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.