Duton Hill, Dunmow, Essex

The Barn House is a traditional Grade II listed barn conversion of weather boarded elevations on a brick plinth under a peg tiled roof. This appealing home stands in an elevated position, set amongst mature well tended landscaped grounds, taking full advantage of the magnificent undulation views. Set in a peaceful position on the edge of the small village of Duton Hill, the property offers five bedrooms and more than 3,500 square feet of light and airy accommodation and outside it has incredible rural aspects, yet it sits only 3 miles from Great Dunmow and wider communication links.

Internally, the accommodation radiates from an imposing and airy vaulted reception hall, overlooked by a galleried landing. The property has been designed to create a more traditional family layout, rather than what one would usually expect from the open plan barn.

From the entrance hall is access to 4 formal reception rooms, the expansive drawing room with impressive feature fireplace, the sitting and dining room which are interlinked and have patio doors onto the east facing terrace, and the study; which has access to the downstairs shower room and is ideal as a guest suit if required. Completing the ground floor is the 24ft kitchen/breakfast room with an open-plan feel, and to the side is a useful laundry room and cloakroom. All the rooms centred around the impressive reception hall.

Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to five well-presented double bedrooms, including the generous principal bedroom with its dressing area and en suite bathroom. Two further first-floor bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, while there is also has a large family bathroom.

At the entrance to the property, gates open onto the sweeping driveway, which leads past the delightful front gardens to the gravel parking area at the front of the house. The driveway continues to a paved courtyard at the side and rear of the house, where there is access to the detached garage, workshop and shed.

The gardens are mostly to the front of the house and include beautiful rolling lawns, dotted with colourful flowerbeds with a range of shrubs and perennials, as well as a wealth of mature trees. The gardens at the rear provide a further, secluded area of lawn and a patio for al fresco dining, as well as a garden office and a potting shed.

Beyond the gardens, the wide grounds include open fields, which are ideal as grazing pasture, and a hard tennis court, enclosed by chain link fencing.

General
Local Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Services: All mains services connected. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band G
EPC Rating: E

The property occupies a peaceful position on the edge of the small village of Duton Hill. There is a local pub in the village, while nearby Great Easton offers a village hall, a pub and a primary school. 3 miles to the south, Great Dunmow provides a range of everyday amenities, including several shops and a large supermarket. Further amenities, including an extensive selection of shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities can be found in Bishop’s Stortford, Braintree or Chelmsford, 12, 14 and 17 miles away respectively. Further schooling in the area includes the outstanding-rated Felsted Primary School and the independent Felsted School, just outside Great Dunmow, while an excellent choice of schooling is available in the surrounding towns, and in Chelmsford. The area is well connected by road, with the A120 providing easy access to nearby Stansted Airport and the M11 just 10 miles away. Chelmsford provides fast and regular national rail connections towards London Liverpool Street (36 minutes).