4 bedroom Detached House for sale: Finchingfield

Key Features

• Refurbished Throughout To A High Specification
• Impressive Principle Bedroom With Luxury En Suite
• West Facing 0.85 Acre Grounds (stls)
• Four Generous Reception Rooms
• No Onward Chain
• 15th Century Grade II Listed Farmhouse
• Boasting An Abundance Of Charm & Character
• Large Driveway Providing Ample Off Street Parking
• Detached Games Room/ Office
• Detached double Cart Lodge & Store

Summary

***REFURBISHED THROUGHOUT***A beautifully refurbished 15th Century Grade II listed farmhouse standing centrally within grounds of 0.85 acres (stls)

Description

A beautifully refurbished 15^th Century Grade II listed farmhouse standing centrally within grounds of 0.85 acres (stls)

 

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group

This really is a delectable, imposing farmhouse that has been lovingly brought back to life by the current owners. The tranquil, idyllic semi-rural location will appeal to families who would like to live the country life and yet be within just a short drive of all of the amenities that the picturesque villages of Finchingfield and Great Bardfield offer.

What the Owners Say

We purchased the property four years ago, prior to that it was believed to have been in the same family for around 500 years and in need of rather a lot of work! It really has been a labour of love for us and whilst it took longer to complete than we initially anticipated, we are really proud of the family home that we have created. The kids love exploring the adjoining countryside and we enjoy nothing more than enjoying a glass of wine on the rear terrace after a hard day in office watching the sun go down.

History & Background

Believed to have originally consisted of five individual cottages and subsequently amalgamated into a spacious 15^th Century Grade II listed farmhouse, the current owners meticulously refurbished the entire property two years ago to an incredibly high standard.

Incorporating a beautiful blend of the old with the new, the property enjoys a plethora of attractive period features indicative of it’s era, including exposed beams and glorious open red brick fireplaces with a sympathetic contemporary feel with the renovations that have been carried out.

With an impressive 2500 square feet of accommodation, the ground floor enjoys four generous reception rooms, laundry and utility rooms and adjoining high specification kitchen/breakfast room, whilst the first floor boasts an impressive principle bedroom suite with dressing room and sensational high specification en-suite shower room. The three remaining bedrooms are all doubles and serviced by the family bathroom.

Standing centrally within it’s impressive West facing 0.85 acre grounds (stls) the property is surrounded by undulating countryside and breathtaking views.

Setting & Location

The small hamlet of Robinhood End is situated around three miles North East of the popular village of Finchingfield, with access to multiple footpaths and bridle paths which traverse the open countryside. The village offers a good array of daily amenities, including three pubs, a post office and store, and the catchment primary school which has been rated “Good” by Ofsted. The catchment secondary school (also rated “Good”) is located in Braintree, which is approximately a twenty-minute drive from the property. Braintree is also where a wider array of more daily amenities can be found, including a hospital, various independent and national shops and eateries, and a mainline train station offering direct services to London’s Liverpool Street, with journeys from the station running regularly throughout the day and taking usually around an hour. Independent schooling is easily accessible at the nearby Felsted School, New Hall, Chelmsford and Stoke College in Stoke-by-Clare.

London Liverpool Street station is easily accessible via frequent high-speed services from Audley End, Braintree, or Witham train stations. The major road network can be joined via the A12 at Witham or the A120 at Great Dunmow, which subsequently links with the M11 at Stansted Airport.

Braintree Station 9.5 miles * Great Dunmow 10.9 miles* Felsted 10.6 miles * Stansted Airport 16.8 miles* Bishops Stortford 20.7 miles*

Accommodation

The original entry opens into the entrance hall that opens into the family room, a superb space, with stairwell to the first floor and attractive exposed red brick chimney breast housing cast iron wood burner, the perfect space for cosying up in front of the fire in the Winter months! The adjacent sitting room is a beautiful and bright, dual aspect room with accompanying open red brick fireplace, whilst the formal dining room is located in the East wing, a characterful room, adorned with an array of exposed timbers, parquet flooring and further wood burner. The kitchen/ breakfast room and adjoining study really are a particular feature of the property, a spacious area perfect for family living, with a range of high specification timber units, complementary Quartz worktops over and charming original fireplace with red brick casements housing the hob. Residing in the rear of the property are the useful garden, laundry and shower rooms, a fantastic space to hose down the dogs after a long country walk!

The first floor landing enjoys vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, as do each of the four bedrooms, together with the large family bathroom. Each of the three guest bedrooms are generous doubles, with the largest bedroom also enjoying a range of built-in wardrobes. The principal suite is wonderfully stylish and welcoming, and the layout perfectly suited to cater to modern tastes with a large dressing area and sensational, spacious en-suite bathroom which has been elegantly tiled and includes a stand-alone soaking tub and a walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head above.

Grounds & Garaging  

To the front the property is approached via electric gates that lead to a large shingle driveway that provides ample parking and double detached garage, which includes a studio room above that is currently used as storage but could be converted into additional living space, or home office (subject to the necessary consents).

Situated centrally within it’s 0.85 acre grounds (stls), the property enjoys a secluded location and wide-open views across the undulating countryside beyond. To the rear resides a large patio terrace, which enjoys incredible views of the setting sun over the West-facing garden. The terrace is generous enough for separate seating and dining areas, as well as a hot tub which would make the ideal spot to sit and enjoy the incredible night skies that this part of the country is famed for. A large summer house resides in the far corner of the grounds and with power and light connected has been utilised by the current owners as a cinema room, the perfect space for teenagers to escape with their friends for a sleepover.

Agents Notes

• The current owners have applied for planning permission for the erection of a detached dwelling on a separate parcel of land to the rear of the property.


• The private drainage/sewage system is likely to require updating with a modern system to comply with current legislation, this has been factored into the asking price.


• A Propertymark Toolkit has been completed by the seller providing the buyer with additional information, therefore allowing for more informed offers to be made. Please request this from the agent post viewing and if interested in purchasing the property.

 Services

Mains Water. Main Electricity. Private Drainage (Septic Tank). Oil Fired Heating.  Council Tax Band C

 

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