Stanbrook, Thaxted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6

1 SHARPS COTTAGES is an attractive semi detached cottage set within a delightful rural location, just outside the medieval town of Thaxted and surrounded by open countryside. The property offers well proportioned and balanced living accommodation which has been significantly enhanced by the current owners to create a stylish and charming country home.

A stable-style entrance door opens into a well appointed kitchen, recently refitted and benefitting from dual aspect windows that allow for an abundance of natural light to enter the room. The kitchen features wood effect work surfaces, a range of storage cupboards and central island with breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a gas (propane) hob with extractor fan over, built-in oven and fridge-freezer, with additional space for further appliances. A ground floor cloakroom is positioned to one side, whilst a door leads through to the principal reception space. The main living area incorporates both sitting and dining areas with an impressive open-plan layout. Forming a broad L-shape, the room enjoys windows to the side and rear along with double doors opening into the garden. Two fireplaces add further character to this impressive space; one of which contains a wood burning stove creating an attractive focal point.

Upstairs, the first floor landing has a window to the front overlooking surrounding countryside with doors leading to 3 well proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying pleasant open views. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en suite shower room which is in addition to the main family bathroom.

OUTSIDE, the property is set back from the road behind a generous front garden area (approx. 44ft deep) which also provides off-street parking space for multiple vehicles. The rear garden measures approx. 37ft deep x 31ft wide and is well enclosed and predominantly laid to lawn with a paved patio area adjoining the back of the house providing ideal space for outside entertaining. There is a useful timber storage shed and wide pedestrian access to one side.

THAXTED is a historical market town with a range of shops, a weekly market, convenience store and filling station. There is an excellent primary school, many clubs and societies, several pubs/restaurants and it is well known for its annual festivals of music and morris dancing. There is a magnificent parish church and ancient guildhall amongst many other interesting buildings. It is convenient for commuters with Stansted Airport, the M11(J8), nr Bishop’s Stortford 12 miles and mainline stations at Elsenham 7 miles and Audley End 10 miles.