Pebmarsh, Halstead, Essex, CO9

A charming four bedroom listed cottage, with a range of outbuildings set in mature grounds of around one acre

Description

Lichen Cottage is a Grade II Listed Cottage, occupying a delightful semi-rural setting on the edge of the north Essex village of Pebmarsh. The property is rich in original detail with later additions, within large mature grounds, in excess of one acre, complemented by several useful outbuildings.

The cottage dates back from the 17th century and is a timber-framed house with plastered elevations and areas of exposed framing, with an early 19th century red brick extension in, with further additions in the 20th century.

A glazed door opens to the entrance lobby, leading into the entrance hall with slate flooring, exposed beams and stairs to the first floor.

The sitting room is full of character with oak wall and ceiling timbers, slate flooring and an inglenook fireplace with a woodburning stove. Open studwork links through to the study, which has a large cupboard and garden views. Beyond is the family room with exposed beams, a further inglenook fireplace and front garden outlook. A rear lobby gives access to a bathroom and second staircase.

The dining room, in a later addition, has a dual aspect, red brick fireplace with woodburner, and cupboard, opening into the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with oak units and granite worktops, a butler sink and appliances, with stable door to the rear terrace. A utility area provides further storage and space for laundry. The ground floor bathroom is appointed with travertine tiles, oval bath, pedestal basin and wc.

The main stairs rise to a split-level landing with part-vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, serving three bedrooms. The principal bedroom has oak floorboards, beams and storage. A further rear bedroom has a dual aspect, vaulted ceiling and fitted wardrobes, while the third lies to the front. These are served by a stylish shower room.

The fourth bedroom is accessed via the second staircase, ideal as guest accommodation, with vaulted ceiling, dual aspect and oak floorboards, served by the ground floor bathroom.

Outside
The property is approached between red brick piers, with sweeping lawns, mature hedging and herbaceous borders. A gravel drive offers parking and leads to a detached double garage with power and light. A gated red brick wall opens to a large sandstone terrace, while a path from the drive leads to the front entrance. The gardens enjoy a south and westerly aspect. To the west lies a versatile outbuilding, ideal as a home office or party barn, with exposed beams and fitted units. A pergola-topped terrace sits alongside, creating a perfect space for outdoor dining.

Lawns extend beyond, bordered by mature hedging and trees, with a workshop and log store tucked away. Adjoining the house, a generous entertaining terrace leads to further lawns interspersed with willow and ash.

In all, the gardens and grounds extend to about 1.05 acres (sts).

Services
Mains services connected.

Location

Halstead; 3.1 miles, Sudbury; 6.1 miles, Colchester; 13.5 miles, Chelmsford; 23 miles, Ipswich; 25 miles. All distances approximate.

Lichen Cottage occupies a delightful semi-rural position to the west of the village of Pebmarsh, which is located in a delightful stretch of countryside between Halstead and Sudbury.The village conveniently has a local shop and restaurant as well as a primary school and public house with a wider range of shopping and recreational facilities at Halstead and Sudbury. For the commuter there are train stations at Bures (changing at Marks Tey) or directly from Colchester, Marks Tey and Kelvedon to London Liverpool Street and there is access onto the A12 at Kelvedon.

Square Footage: 2,040 sq ft


Acreage: 1.05 Acres

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