Blacksmiths Lane, Wickham Bishops, Witham, Essex

Built around 2007/2008 with its Neo-Georgian symmetrical and gault brick façade, Cherry Hall offers fine proportions throughout with high ceilings and sash windows, that allow for plenty of natural light to flow through this elegant home. Set behind an electric gated driveway, the property has been renovated and designed with family entertainment in mind, secluded within its beautifully landscaped garden, and sits right in the heart of the village.

Internally, double doors open into an impressive central entrance hall which in turn gives access to the reception rooms on both sides. To one side is the sitting room and a study, along with access to the cloakroom, whilst to the other side, is the impressive living room that opens through to the piano room, and together they create a flexible formal reception space. Of particular note, the full back of the house forms an impressive open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room with an open side into a dining area, making this the hub of the house and the perfect spot for indoor-outdoor entertaining with its numerous openings through patio and bi fold doors that lead onto the rear terrace. Much like the rest of the property, this space has been finished with superb attention to detail with sleek interiors and modern finishes, high specification appliances and multiple lighting options dependant on the mood. To finish the ground floor is the utility room.

To the first floor and second floors, are the six double bedrooms. A spacious first floor hall with its feature engineered glass floor panel with space for a reading area, gives access to four of the rooms; the principal bedroom sitting to the rear aspect enjoys views from its Juliette balcony over the garden and again is beautifully finished with theme lighting and access to a dressing room and en suite shower room. Two further bedrooms have access to en suite facilities, all finished to a high spec, and one has duel use as the family bathroom. The second floor has a unique offering. Currently used as an art studio and over spill bedroom with a second family bathroom, the space could either be two further bedrooms, or a home office or guest wing.

In addition to the main house, the property offers a further entertaining space within the superb ‘garden bar’; with a multitude of potential uses, this divine space has been finished to offer a sanctuary to relax after a hard day at work, with built in sound system and lighting for whatever your mood, and with bi fold doors that open back towards the rear terrace. Furthermore, is the outdoor kitchen with everything built in you would need for the full outdoor dining experience. Both buildings are well positioned to the side of the immaculately presented rear terrace that flows the full width of the back of Cherry Hall, creating the perfect ‘life style’ home for a family wishing to entertain. Within the terrace are different seating areas and built in water feature along with planters, whilst the remainder of the garden are laid to immaculate manicured lawn, bordered by mature specimen trees, bushes and tropical plants. To the front of the property, electric modern gates set in pillars open to the driveway with ample parking and access to the double garage, which has an electric charger to the side. There is access to the garden from both sides of the property.

General
Local Authority: Maldon District Council
Services: All mains services connected.
Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here
Council Tax: G
EPC Rating: B

Wickham Bishops is a popular location within North Essex, only a few miles from Witham and Hatfield Peverel mainline railway stations, and Maldon waterfront. The village is packed with amenities from hairdressers, tea room, and pub. There is also a village hall, which hosts many activities, clubs and social events, library, general store with Post Office, and some fantastic pop up eateries and a number of country walks. There is also a sports field with a cricket club, golf and country club with spa, football teams and tennis courts. The town of Witham is just 3 miles to the west offering a greater range of shops including supermarkets, together with its railway station providing a regular service to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 45 minutes; whilst Maldon has a larger range of independent shops, restaurants, pubs and activities. The county town of Chelmsford is just 9 miles to the west providing a full and comprehensive range of commercial, shopping and entertainment amenities. The area is also particularly well served for all levels of education; both private and state, and in particular Great Totham school.