Braintree Road, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6

A charming village house with extensive accommodation, enclosed gardens together with versatile outbuildings, in the heart of Felsted.

Description

The Rumbles is a handsome Grade II listed village house dating from the C17 with C18 and later additions and alterations. Arranged over two storeys with attic rooms, the property is deceptively spacious and retains a wealth of period features. The house is constructed beneath a peg tile roof with distinctive pierced ridge tiles, and internally is notable for its high ceilings and well-proportioned rooms and windows, creating a wonderful sense of light and volume throughout.

This stunning family home occupies a prime central location in this highly desirable village, with local amenities conveniently within easy reach. Despite its position at the heart of the village, the home retains a wonderful sense of privacy. The garden is thoughtfully positioned and not directly overlooked. There is a gated driveway that opens onto a parking area and a courtyard of outbuildings, including a games room, carport and additional storage. The gardens have been thoughtfully arranged in two separate areas, and the property is offered for sale with no onward chain.

The accommodation is both flexible and generous, with a homely feel. The ground floor provides an elegant balance of formal and informal living space, including a welcoming entrance hall leading to a generously proportioned sitting room and a separate dining room that provides excellent reception space, each centred around an attractive red-brick fireplace that serves as a striking focal point and adds warmth and character to both rooms. A study offers an ideal work-from-home space, while a snug and conservatory provide additional reception areas suited to modern family life. The traditional kitchen/breakfast room serves as the heart of the home, featuring an extensive range of light-coloured cabinetry complemented by solid wooden work surfaces and a variety of integrated appliances, including a gas-fired AGA. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the space opens through double doors onto two separate sections of the garden.

Beyond the kitchen, a practical pantry provides additional storage, while a boot room and cloakroom complete the well-appointed ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, there are three large, charming, well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal panelled bedroom suite with a dressing room, and two family bathrooms. The second floor provides additional attic bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for guests, older children or hobby space. In addition, there is a cellar.

Outside
The driveway is positioned to the side of the house and is approached through a pair of timber gates, opening onto a generous parking area. This, in turn, leads to a double-bay cart lodge with an adjoining storage room and a separate games room, offering excellent versatility.

The gardens extend predominantly to the side of the property, where a natural stone terrace creates a wonderfully private seating area, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The terrace opens onto a well-maintained lawn, bordered on one side by an attractive red-brick wall and a row of neatly planted, mature trees. In the south-west corner, a further section of garden provides an additional patio seating area, with steps rising to a charming kitchen garden complete with raised planters. Both garden areas enjoy direct access to the kitchen/breakfast room and benefit from sunshine throughout the day, making them perfect for both relaxation and entertaining.

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Local authority
Uttlesford District Council. Council tax band = G (with improvement indicator).

Location

Felsted is a highly regarded and picturesque Essex village, celebrated for its strong sense of community and excellent educational facilities. The property occupies an enviable central position, yet a private position within the heart of the village.

The village is home to the renowned Felsted School, one of the country’s leading independent co-educational schools, located nearby to the property. In addition, Felsted benefits from a well-regarded primary school, an excellent village store with a post office, traditional public houses and a range of recreational facilities. Landmarks include Holy Cross Church and the popular Wood Cottage Tea Rooms, known for their welcoming atmosphere. The village also offers a livery yard, while sporting facilities within the grounds of Felsted School include a gym, squash courts and badminton clubs.

For more extensive amenities, the city of Chelmsford is within easy reach, providing a comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with a mainline railway service to London Liverpool Street (from approximately 36 minutes). Additional stations can be found at Witham and Braintree, while London Stansted Airport is also conveniently accessible. An hourly bus service runs through the village, connecting to neighbouring towns and Stansted Airport. The university city of Cambridge lies approximately 38 miles away, making it suitable for commuting.

Road connections are excellent, with access to the A120 linking directly to Stansted Airport, and onward connections to the M11 motorway and M25 motorway beyond.

Square Footage: 3,752 sq ft



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