The Tye, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex

Dating from the 16th century, Rails Farm is a handsome detached timber-framed and plastered family home offering almost 3,200 sq ft of generously-proportioned double-fronted accommodation arranged over two floors.

Configured to provide a characterful and practical living and entertaining environment, sensitively combining modern amenities with period features, the accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with original wood panelling and an inner hallway with useful cloakroom. It comprises a large triple aspect drawing room with a four-centred arched open fireplace and a library nook with fitted shelving together with a spacious dual aspect dining room with exposed wooden flooring and a feature open fireplace with bressummer beam over. A door from the dining room opens to a generous kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wall and base units, modern integrated appliances, space for a sizeable table, an inter-connecting fitted boot/utility room and doors to the side and rear terraces.

Stairs rise from the inner hallway to the first floor, which offers a triple-aspect principal bedroom with fitted storage and an en suite bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower. There are five further bedrooms, one with fitted storage and another with a cast iron fireplace and an interconnecting dressing room, which is also accessible from the landing. A family bathroom and a separate WC complete the accommodation on this level.

Occupying a prominent corner position at the head of the village on The Tye, a picturesque village green, the property enjoys significant kerb appeal. It is approached via a gravelled driveway with a turning circle, providing private parking and access to an extensive weatherboarded outbuilding extending to over 1,400 sq ft. This outbuilding includes a four-car garage (accessed from the gable end), a garden store, and an entrance hall that opens into a workshop and a large garden studio—each space offering flexibility for a variety of uses including scope for further significant accomodation. The garden to front and rear is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by mature shrubs and trees and features generous paved side and rear terraces, both accessible from the kitchen/breakfast room and ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. The terrace to the rear affords far-reaching views over surrounding countryside.

General
Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band G

East Hanningfield is a small Conservation village situated to the south-east of Chelmsford, with amenities including a church, village hall, Post Office/shop, restaurants and a primary school; wider amenities are available in the surrounding villages of Bicknacre, Howe Green, Woodham Ferrers and West Hanningfield.

Chelmsford city centre offers a comprehensive selection of independent and national stores, two shopping centres, six retail parks and numerous independent and chain restaurants together with excellent sporting and leisure facilities including an ice rink.

Ideal for the commuter, East Hanningfield offers regular bus services to Chelmsford, Southend and South Woodham Ferrers; its proximity to the A130 and A12 gives excellent links to the motorway network via the M25 and M11, while Ingatestone station provides regular services to central London in under 30 minutes.