Blackmore End, Nr Braintree, Essex, CM7

Substantial village property standing in grounds of almost three quarters of an acre (stls), occupying a very private and peaceful setting with far reaching views over undulating countryside. The property has been completely re-furbished by the current owners and now provides a modern flow of family living space with three generous receptions, four first floor bedrooms with an ensuite to the master and family bathroom. Potential to extend, subject to the necessary planning consents. Detached double garage with adjoining gymnasium and office, driveway.

DESCRIPTION

Allens Brook has been the subject of a programme of modernisation and improvement and is in excellent condition both internally and externally, extending to 2245 sq ft of family living space with the double garage and adjoining gymnasium and office extending to a further 587 sq ft.

An oak framed porch gives access to the entrance hall with limestone flooring and stairs rising to the first floor with double doors opening from the entrance hall to the central dining room (14’ x 15’11) where further bifold doors give access onto the terrace and garden beyond. Fireplace with inset woodburning stove. Solid wood flooring extends to the open plan double aspect kitchen family room with its expansive range of painted base and eye level units with solid wood worktop incorporating a butler sink. Built in oven and microwave. A central island houses the induction hob. The kitchen is served by a utility room which also has a range of painted base units with inset double butler sink with solid wood worktop over and solid wood flooring. There is external access onto the terrace and a further door gives access to the ground floor shower room. The (20’3 x 13’) sitting room enjoys a double aspect and is accessed from the dining room, this delightful room features exposed timbers to the ceiling, brick-built fireplace and hearth with woodburning stove. French doors lead to the rear terrace with views of the established garden beyond. A further pair of double doors open into the playroom which enjoys an open aspect to the front of the property. A cloakroom with high flush WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor are four double bedrooms all of which enjoy far reaching views over open countryside. The master bedroom benefits from an ensuite shower room whilst the remaining three bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.

EXTERNALLY
An Indian stone terrace runs the entire width of the property providing space for outside entertaining and alfresco dining with the remainder of the garden being predominantly laid to lawn with established trees and borders to all boundaries, beyond which are delightful views of farmland and surrounding countryside, providing the most idyllic of settings. The garden also enjoys a pergola with space for an outside seating area. To the front of the property a gravel driveway providing parking for several cars leads to the detached double garage with adjoining gymnasium (17’4 x 10’9) and separate office (7’2 x 8’2). A side gate gives access to the rear of the property whilst a five-bar gate opens to the front of the house. In total the plot extends to approximately 0.75 of an acre (stls).

LOCATION

Blackmore End is a small hamlet surrounded by the unspoiled countryside Allens Brook enjoys. Although it offers a very rural location, the market towns of Halstead (15 mins), Sudbury and Braintree are all within close proximity. Braintree mainline train station is just 7 miles away offering a direct hourly service into London Liverpool Street with a journey time of just 60 minutes.

Independent schools including St Margarets and Gosfield school as well as Gosfield Community primary school are just a 13-minute drive. Secondary education is also widely available including the Grammar schools in Chelmsford and Colchester and Felsted School, just 12 miles away.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity, private drainage system.
Oil fired central heating.

Council tax Band F.
EPC E.