Blunts Hall Farm Cottage, Blunts Hall Road, Witham, CM8

Guide Price £575,000 to £600,000 - This beautifully presented and extended three bedroom semi-detached cottage. Thought to date back to circa 1830 this beautiful home has stunning countryside views and an extensive plot measuring approx. 1.1 acres.

The majority of the rear garden is listed as an ancient monument dating back to 1022 as a Saxon fort and moat. The moat is still evident to the west and northern boundary.

The property has been sympathetically extended to create outstanding heritage style accommodation with the perfect blend of modern living.

On entering the property through the charming front door there is a spacious entrance hall where there is access provided into the main reception rooms. A large storage cupboard could easily be converted into a cloakroom and travertine tiled floor throughout.

The well-appointed lounge has beautiful double-glazed, hand-crafted windows to the front and side, open fireplace (not tested) with a stone surround, Oak parquet flooring laid in a herringbone style. The study which is set to the front of the property is a versatile space with a window to the front aspect, there is a cast iron fireplace (not tested). The centrally positioned music room has a staircase rising to the first floor and door giving access through to the kitchen/breakfast room.

Forming part of the extension the well laid out kitchen/breakfast room is a great space with windows and French doors to the rear and side. The bespoke and well-crafted kitchen has a butler sink inset to a granite worktop, range of wall and base units with cupboards and drawers, large Range cooker to remain with an extractor above, space for a fridge/freezer. The breakfast area is large enough for a good size table and access is provided into the utility room. The raised decked and enclosed seating area is accessed from the kitchen and is a perfect external dining area. The utility room has a double glazed obscure window to the rear aspect, oil fired boiler, plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine.

To the first floor there is a good size landing providing access into the three double bedrooms and family bathroom. The principal bedroom has windows to the side and double doors provide access into the en-suite facility which has a shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and a W.C.

Bedroom two and three are both good size double rooms both with double glazed windows and bedroom three benefitting from a feature fireplace (not tested). The family bathroom has a double glazed obscure window to the rear aspect, free standing cast iron, ball and claw bath with shower attachment, W.C, wash hand basin and bespoke fitted cupboards and characterful open fireplace (not tested).

Outside
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by wrought iron railings. The secured parking is accessed via double gates which leads on to a private gravel driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles.

The rear garden commences with a raised patio area with a brick built shed and further timber framed summer house with windows to the side and double doors to the front. From the garden, Oak steps lead up onto the large garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a wealth of mature trees and shrubs. Vehicular access to the rear garden can also be gained through double gates. As previously mentioned, this section of the garden is Grade 1 Listed Monument Status.


Location

Located on the outskirts of Witham town which has a busy High Street complemented by a choice of supermarkets, banks, shops, bars and restaurants as well as a choice of schools and the recreational facilities offered at the Witham Leisure Centre and Benton Hall Golf & Country Club. The town's railway station serves London's Liverpool Street Station, the journey taking some 45 minutes. In addition the town is by-passed by the A12 trunk road, providing access to the excellent Grammar and other schools in Colchester and Chelmsford. To the north there is access to the A120 trunk road which is dualled west of Braintree, significantly reducing the travel time to Stansted Airport and the M11 motorway.

Directions

Please use the postcode CM8 1LX 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 - WIT220189/DJN