Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7

Exceptional modern country home with annexe, stables, barn and beautiful gardens, set in about 7.4 acres including woodland, in a peaceful rural setting near Great Bardfield.

Description

This impressive home enjoys a wonderfully peaceful position, set well back from a quiet country lane and approached via a long, private gated driveway. Situated in the rural hamlet of Walthams Cross, the property is just a short distance from the sought-after village of Great Bardfield, renowned for its strong community spirit and good range of village amenities.

The property includes a spacious one bedroom annexe, ideal for guests or multigenerational living, alongside a superb range of versatile outbuildings comprising a four-bay garage, stable block with six loose boxes and an extensive storage barn —offering excellent potential for equestrian or leisure use.

Constructed in the early 2000s, Woodside has been thoughtfully designed to provide generously proportioned and elegantly arranged accommodation extending to over 3,200 sq ft. The principal rooms are arranged to take full advantage of the property’s idyllic setting, with picturesque views across the formal gardens and surrounding grounds.

The property is being sold with no onward chain and offers the perfect balance of classic rural charm and modern practicality, making it ideal for those seeking privacy in a well-connected countryside location.

The principal house offers approximately 3,294 sq ft of living space, accessed via a wide entrance hall that leads to multiple reception rooms, including a dual-aspect sitting room, a second sitting room, study (which could be used as a fifth bedroom, with access adjacent tot he shower room), dining room and a light-filled morning room with views over the garden. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, supported by a utility room, store, and a ground floor WC.

Upstairs, the first floor provides four generously sized bedrooms, all of which are en suite. The principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect, dressing area, and bathroom.

The Annexe
Perfectly suited for multigenerational living or guest accommodation, the one bedroom annexe is styled in the manner of a traditional Essex barn and is positioned adjacent to the main house, sitting above the four-bay garage. Extending to approximately 1,832 sq ft (170 sq m), the annexe offers well-appointed and generously proportioned accommodation, including a spacious living room, a well-fitted kitchen/dining area and a contemporary shower room. There is a large double bedroom with an adjoining dressing area.

Outside
Woodside is approached via an impressive private gated entrance with electric wrought iron gates, leading on to a long sweeping driveway that opens into a generous gravelled parking area, providing ample space for numerous vehicles. The drive is flanked by manicured hedging and lawns, setting the tone for the exceptional gardens and ground.

To one side of the drive sits a substantial four-bay garage, above which is the charming Essex barn-style annexe. Adjacent to this and set around a central gated courtyard, is a stable block comprising six loose boxes and a tack/feed room - ideal for equestrian use. Beyond the formal curtilage lies a substantial agricultural barn, which offers a wide range of potential uses, and could lend itself well to the development of a horse arena or further leisure facilities, subject to the necessary consents.

The house is wrapped on three sides by a large stone terrace, offering multiple seating and dining areas ideal for entertaining and taking in views over the grounds. A beautifully maintained ornamental pond provides a tranquil focal point within the garden and attracts a variety of wildlife throughout the seasons.

The formal gardens themselves are a particular feature of the property. These have been thoughtfully designed and expertly maintained with mature trees, clipped hedging and a variety of perennial borders, offering year-round interest. There is a Victorian-style greenhouse and from here, separated by post and rail fencing, the landscape opens to parkland-style grounds, interspersed with mature trees, leading to private woodland. The private woodland, with its own separate gated access from the lane, offers both seclusion and potential for further amenity or recreational use.

The entire plot extends to about 7.4 acres and has been carefully curated to provide an exceptional blend of privacy, and all-year-round interest.

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and a Klargester private drainage treatment system. The annexe is separately rated for council tax.

Local authority
Braintree District Council. Council tax bands: (house = G), annexe = A).

Location

Great Bardfield: 1.5 miles, Thaxted: 6.5 miles, Braintree: 7.1 miles, Great Dunmow: 9 miles, Chelmsford: 19.7 miles, Cambridge: 27 miles. All distances approximate.
Woodside is delightfully situated in the hamlet of Waltham’s Cross, along an ancient country lane surrounded by open farmland and private woodland. Walthams Cross is a tranquil area, designated a Special Landscape Area in the Pant Valley, between Finchingfield and Great Bardfield, with direct access to miles of footpaths over Essex countryside.

Great Bardfield, approx.1.5 miles in distance, is a very popular village, renowned for its charming rural setting, historic architecture and artistic heritage. The village has a very active community along with a Co-op/post office and two public houses, as well as a highly regarded primary school. One of the notable features of the village is the beautiful St Mary’s medieval church, with its striking architecture and historical significance.

There are excellent schools within the area, both in the public and private sector - notably at Felsted and Bishop's Stortford - with King Edward VI Grammar School and the County High School for Girls at Chelmsford. The rural market towns of Thaxted, Saffron Walden and Great Dunmow provide all the local amenities with good access to Chelmsford, Colchester, Bishop’s Stortford and Cambridge.

Square Footage: 3,294 sq ft


Acreage: 7.4 Acres

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