Church Road, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, CM77

This four bedroom Grade II Listed cottage dates back to the 17th Century and features a wealth of charm and character with countryside views. The versatile accommodation features a further one bedroom annexe, two reception rooms and a south facing rear garden.

Entrance door leads to a porch which in turn gives access to the lounge which is a spacious room with a wealth of character features including a large inglenook fireplace with inset log burner, exposed beams and red brick wall and two windows to the front aspect.

The inner hallway has stairs rising to the first floor and access to the family bathroom which features a free standing roll top bath with shower over, W.C, wash hand basin and an internal window. Opposite the bathroom is step leading down to the dining room with feature fireplace, exposed brick, ceiling and wall beams, internal window and two further windows to the side aspect. There is a spiral staircase giving access to bedroom two and three.

At the end of the inner hallway, access through to a rear hallway where the annexe/bedroom five can be found. This room has a door opening to the rear garden and access to an en-suite comprising shower cubicle, W.C and a wash hand basin.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, wall mounted boiler, sink inset to sold wood worksurface, free standing Rangemaster oven, patio doors opening out to the rear garden and window to the side.

A staircase from the inner hallway leads to the first floor landing which gives access to bedroom one and four. Bedroom one has multiple fitted wardrobes and a window to the front aspect. Bedroom four is currently being used as a dressing room and has a window to the front aspect and door to the Jack and Jill shower room which has a shower cubicle, wash hand basin, W.C and a window to the side aspect. Bedroom two also has access to the Jack and Jill shower room and has a window to the side aspect and door to the rear landing where the spiral staircase can be found. Bedroom three has exposed beams, window to the side and two fitted cupboards.

Outside
Springwater’s obtained its name from the working well situated in the front garden which was once used by the horses to drink from and now the front garden is set behind a white picket fence with shingle and path leading up to the front door and side access leads round to the rear garden.

The south facing rear garden commences with a patio with the remainder mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders. There is a shed with power connected and is currently being used as a utility space. At the foot of the garden is a further shed which is to remain and a further seating area.

There are 2 parking spaces to the front of the property.


Location

The parish of Cressing was one of the earliest British settlements of the Knights Templar known more widely today for its medieval barns at Cressing Temple, which are said to be the two finest Templar Barns in Europe. Cressing Temple hosts a variety of education and cultural events throughout the year.

Cressing is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Braintree and enjoys excellent access to the A120 which has excellent access to Stansted Airport, M11 and onto London. There is a mainline station at Witham with a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street, as well as a direct link from Cressing Station. Witham and Braintree offer a variety of shopping, social and educational facilities.

Directions

Please use the postcode CM77 8PQ for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - E
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, oil and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - tbc
Ref - WIT250382/GH