Castle Hedingham, Halstead

Viewings from Monday the 16th of February.

Orchard Cottage is an attractive detached property which has been cleverly extended, and now provides a home pf considerable character and flexibility, situated on the periphery of this popular and sought-after village, and enjoys stunning views to the rear over open farmland.

The property is accessed via a part glazed door leading to an impressive reception hall with a feature fire surround, beams to the ceiling, and an attractive recessed cabinet and stairs rising to the first floor. The sitting room is a lovely light room with a triple aspect and stunning views to the rear, there are beams to the ceiling and an attractive brick future recess adjacent to the fireplace. There are French doors to the rear making it ideal for entertaining. To the front of the house is a spacious and useful study.

A step from the reception hall leads to the stunning kitchen/dining/family room, which is at the rear of the property and forms a perfect informal entertaining space, with a further set of French doors to the terrace. There is a vaulted ceiling with Velux rooflights in the family area and kitchen, which is extensively fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units, granite worktops, integral 'Neff' appliances, and an attractive oak floor. Directly accessed from the kitchen is a useful boot/utility room with a range of units and a sink, plumbing for a washing machine and a door to the outside. The ground floor is completed by a spacious and well-appointed cloakroom.

The first floor is equally impressive with a stunning principal suite to the rear of the property which has French doors to a balcony, a fully fitted dressing room, and an impressive fully tiled en-suite shower room. There is a spacious guest suite with a fully tiled shower room, a large third bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes and dressing table, and this is served by a family bath/shower room with a matching white suite.

The property is approached via a large gravel drive which provides extensive parking and has mature mixed hedging to the front. There are a variety of specimen trees to the front, and access to the rear via the side of the house and a gate to the side.

The rear garden is an absolute delight, and has stunning views across open farmland and benefits from a southerly aspect. There is an extensive terrace to the rear accessed from the kitchen and sitting room, beyond which are large expanses of lawn interspersed with a variety of shrub border and native trees which provide focal points.
To the east is a vegetable garden, greenhouse and large storge shed.

Agents notes:
A gardener will maintain the grounds throughout the duration of the tenancy, the cost of which is included in the rent.
High speed fibre broadband is included in the rent.
The loft space and garage is not included.
 

TENURE: A holding deposit of one week's rent will be required to process an application for a Tenancy. One month's rent and 5 weeks security deposit will be payable prior to handover, the holding deposit will go towards this payment. Fees may be charged for late payment of rent and mislaid keys.
 

RECEPTION HALL 11' 11" x 8' 6" (3.65m x 2.61m)  

SITTING ROOM 18' 8" x 11' 9" (5.70m x 3.60m)  

CLOAKROOM 6' 0" x 5' 6" (1.85m x 1.70m)  

FAMILY/DINING ROOM 17' 1" x 13' 6" (5.23m x 4.13m)  

KITCHEN 11' 9" x 10' 4" (3.60m x 3.16m)  

UTILITY ROOM 7' 10" x 6' 4" (2.40m x 1.95m)  

STUDY 12' 1" x 11' 11" (3.70m x 3.65m)  

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 14' 6" x 11' 9" (4.42m x 3.60m)  

DRESSING ROOM 5' 6" x 3' 11" (1.70m x 1.20m)  

SHOWER ROOM 9' 2" x 5' 6" (2.80m x 1.70m)  

BEDROOM TWO 11' 5" x 8' 10" (3.50m x 2.71m)  

ENSUITE 8' 10" x 2' 7" (2.71m x 0.80m)  

BEDROOM THREE 13' 9" x 12' 1" (4.20m x 3.70m)  

BATHROOM 8' 10" x 8' 6" (2.70m x 2.60m)