Market Place, Dunmow, CM6

Imagine being able to step out of your front door and, within moments, be in the heart of Great Dunmow. Morning coffee at one of the town's independent cafés, a drink with friends at The Flitch House, dinner at Square 1, a wander around the independent shops or a walk down to beautiful Doctor's Pond – all without having to get in the car.

And yet, tucked just a few yards away from the bustle of the High Street, Mallards Barn sits discreetly within its own secluded private courtyard.

It's this combination that makes the property so special. You can enjoy everything that comes with living in the centre of a thriving market town, while coming home to somewhere that feels surprisingly private and removed from it all.

Great Dunmow has developed a fabulous lifestyle of its own, with a great choice of independent cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars alongside gyms, fitness facilities, shops and everyday amenities. The town retains its historic market-town character and strong sense of community, with events throughout the year, lovely walks around Doctor's Pond and easy access to the surrounding Essex countryside.

For those who need to travel, the location works equally well. The A120 is just minutes away, connecting with the M11 and providing easy access towards Bishop's Stortford, Braintree, Cambridge and London. Stansted Airport is around 15 minutes away by car, with mainline rail services into London Liverpool Street also available from Stansted and Bishop's Stortford.

So, whether you're heading into London, travelling regularly for work or pleasure, or simply want to enjoy having virtually everything you need within walking distance, Mallards Barn offers an incredibly convenient base.

The property itself is a purpose-built, contemporary barn-style home, constructed less than ten years ago and offering approximately 826 sq ft of beautifully designed accommodation. Recently refreshed by its current owner, it's now lighter, fresher and beautifully presented throughout.

The generous ground floor has been designed around open-plan living, creating an easy, sociable space for relaxing and entertaining. Bifold doors open directly onto the fabulous walled courtyard garden, allowing the living space to flow outside during the warmer months. Private, sheltered and wonderfully sunny, the courtyard is a genuine extension of the home – perfect for morning coffee, summer lunches, drinks with friends or simply somewhere peaceful to unwind.

Upstairs are two genuinely generous double bedrooms and a beautifully appointed main bathroom. The proportions of both bedrooms are a real advantage, particularly for anyone wanting a substantial guest room or dedicated home-working space rather than a compromised second bedroom.

Mallards Barn would be ideal for a single professional or couple wanting a stylish, low-maintenance home right in the heart of town. It would equally make a fantastic pied-à-terre for someone who spends part of their week elsewhere and wants somewhere they can simply lock up and leave.

For investors, its location, two large double bedrooms, modern construction and low-maintenance outside space also give it excellent appeal for both the traditional rental and short-term holiday-let markets, subject of course to the relevant permissions.

Ultimately, Mallards Barn isn't simply about buying a two-bedroom property. It's about the lifestyle that comes with it – walking into town for dinner, having coffee and independent shops on your doorstep, enjoying your own sunny private courtyard and being exceptionally well connected when you need to travel further afield.

All of that is hidden away just a few yards from Great Dunmow High Street.

Guide Price: £375,000

Open Day Sunday 6th September. Contact me to arrange your private viewing.