Sages End Road, Helions Bumpstead, Haverhill, Essex, CB9

OAKFIELDS is a truly exceptional and distinctive detached country residence of individual style and character constructed in 2005 within this lovely country setting, tucked away amongst open farmland over which it enjoys spectacular views. The property is beautifully appointed throughout with stunning accommodation complemented by attractive internal décor, all of which enjoys good amounts of natural light which extends throughout the house.

The front entrance door opens into an imposing reception hall where stairs rise to a galleried landing above and a glazed panel wall across the rear gives you an immediate view over the gardens. There are 3 principal reception rooms accessed from the reception hall, with the drawing room enjoying a dual aspect overlooking the gardens, partly glazed door to outside, attractive fireplace with fitted stove and double doors which open to the sitting room which has two windows looking out to the front and double doors opening to outside. A separate dining room is another dual aspect room with windows to the front and side and door opening to a rear hallway with built-in storage cupboards and nicely appointed cloakroom with a 2-piece suite. To the side, an entrance lobby creates further access into the home, whilst at the same time providing useful storage and boot room space. From the rear of the reception hall, glass double doors open into a spectacular kitchen/breakfast/family room which features a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and glazing a whole side and rear of the room, completely flooding the area with natural light. The kitchen itself has been recently upgraded and really is beautifully appointed with bespoke kitchen units in contrasting shades, complemented by granite work surfaces and a large central island which incorporates a breakfast bar. The kitchen includes a range of integrated appliances including microwave oven, fridge, dishwasher and Everhot Range cooker. The kitchen area features a lovely ceramic tiled floor with a step rising to a lovely seating area with timber floor featuring a freestanding stove, with the two areas combining to create a superb living/entertaining space.

A rear hallway leads to further accommodation which could, potentially, be incorporated to provide annexe living space if required. At present, a large utility room incorporates further worktops and storage cupboards, sink unit, door to outside and plant room. There is a nicely appointed shower room contained within this area comprising a 3-piece suite. There are 2 further rooms which could serve a variety of purposes but, at present, work well as a home office, with a further games room/gym which looks out to the rear but could quite easily serve as a ground floor bedroom.

Upstairs, the first floor landing is galleried over the initial reception hall and leads to the 4 generously proportioned rooms on this level. The master is another impressive room with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers, window and feature full-height glazed bay with double doors opening to a Juliet balcony enjoying wonderful views over the gardens and countryside beyond. The room has the benefit of its own en suite bathroom which contains a 4-piece suite including bath, separate shower cubicle and twin hand basins. Bedroom 2 looks out to the front, again with lovely countryside views and also with its own en suite facility which contains a 3-piece suite; this being in addition to the principal family bathroom which is equally well appointed containing a 4-piece suite.

Stairs from the landing rise to the second floor where there is a further studio bedroom which incorporates walk-in wardrobe and an en suite shower room.

OUTSIDE, the property is approached via an extensive gravelled driveway which provides off-street parking space for multiple vehicles, with a triple open bay cart lodge providing covered space for 3 cars and a further enclosed garage which is adjoining.

The formal gardens are another distinctive feature of this stunning home, being laid out predominantly to lawn which extends to the side and rear of the property, bordered by mature natural hedgerow whilst incorporating an array of mature plants, shrubs and trees and large pond. A large terrace adjoins the rear of the property and provides ideal space for outside entertaining, with further hard landscaping extending alongside the house linking to the front gardens which are laid to lawn and nicely enclosed by neatly trimmed hedging. Adjacent to the rear terrace is an impressive outdoor heated swimming pool bordered by timber and paved terracing enjoying an enclosed and completely secluded setting.

In addition, there is a large adjoining field which is set with grass and contains a vast array of mature plants, shrubs and trees enclosed by natural hedgerow and could, potentially, serve as an equestrian facility with required infrastructure in place, should a new owner desire.

With its land and beautifully appointed accommodation, the property really is a highly individual home representing an opportunity rarely found, having the benefit of being a relatively modern property built to a period style and with all the modern facilities you would expect including an array of solar panels with battery storage.

Helions Bumpstead is a small hamlet situated between Castle Camps and Steeple Bumpstead and has its own church, along with its popular community-run public house - The Three Horseshoes (approximately 15 minutes walk). There are a large range of shopping facilities available in Haverhill which is only 4 miles distant and the market town of Saffron Walden is about 9 miles to the west, and provides shopping and recreational facilities. Audley End station is approximately 2 miles from Saffron Walden with services to London (Liverpool Street approx. 50 minutes).