Rural living in the commuter belt.

Description

Handley Green House is constructed of a timber frame with rendered elevations under a tiled roof. The accommodation has been orientated so that the kitchen, dining room and principal bedrooms are at the rear of the property enjoying the views over the neighbouring country. There are some attractive period features including an exposed timber frame, open fireplaces with the contrasting contemporary kitchen which has been recently extended to a modern style with glazed lanterns and bi-folding doors leading directly on to the terrace and enjoying views to the rear.

Outside
The property occupies a generous plot including a small paddock with a neighbouring farmstead to one side and a recently completed contemporary barn to the other.

Accommodation
An entrance vestibule also serves as a boot room with a door into a spacious hallway finished with a clay-tiled floor and including a fine wide-tread staircase to the first floor. A mezzanine level gives access to a cloakroom and WC. Situated at the front of the property is a beautiful sitting room highlighting the origins of the property with some lovely exposed timber frame, oak floor boards and a fireplace with a log burner. Adjacent is a cosy sitting room, again with an open fireplace and at the far end of the house is a separate dining room or home office which includes some exposed timber frame and red-brick fireplace with serving hatch into the kitchen. At the heart of the property is a beautifully appointed kitchen/family room extending 25ft x 17ft finished with a range of grey-toned Shaker-style units with contrasting marble-style work surfaces and incorporating an AGA with units wrapped around a substantial island with butler sink. The kitchen is open plan to a family/dining area - a lovely light-filled room with bi-folding doors on to the terrace with additional lighting through twin skylights. Adjoining is a large boot room and walk-in pantry and on the opposite side is a utility room with sink and door to the exterior.

On the first floor there are five generous bedrooms. The principal bedroom with large en suite features a lovely panelled vaulted ceiling and the window overlooks the grounds and countryside beyond. There are three further bedrooms on the front elevation and a family bathroom.

Outside
The front garden is screened by a row of mature lime trees and a parking area has been allocated on the front gardens to be completed by the current owners or purchasers by arrangement. A pathway runs alongside the house to the rear gardens which commence with a deep entertaining terrace elevated over the surrounding countryside providing far-reaching views. The gardens and grounds are separated by mature hedging with the gardens predominantly laid to lawn including a small garden pond. Beyond is a paddock with a scattering of silver birch trees and enclosed by hedging and post-and-rail fencing. In all about 0.52 acres.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Agent's note
The owners of the property and those before have enjoyed the use of a neighbouring barn for many years. This is in the ownership of a neighbouring property and we understand they are happy for this arrangement to continue.

Location

Ingatestone: 2.5 miles (Liverpool Street from 32 minutes), Shenfield: 6 miles (Crossrail service), M25 (junction 28): 8.6 miles, Chelmsford city: 4 miles (Liverpool Street from 36 minutes). All distances approximate.

Handley Green House is situated towards the end of a no-through lane between Margaretting and Ingatestone. Ingatestone provides a range of shopping facilities and includes some traditional public houses, restaurants and boutique shops. There is a railway station at Ingatestone which serves Liverpool Street with plenty of parking.

Further afield, Shenfield and Brentwood provide rail services including Crossrail. Chelmsford city is a comprehensive and cosmopolitan pedestrianised shopping centre and has a range of recreational facilities.

For the road commuter the A12 is immediately to hand which links with junction 28 of the M25.

Square Footage: 2,800 sq ft


Acreage: 0.52 Acres

Directions

From junction 28 of the M25 proceed east on to the A12 for approximately 8.5 miles taking the turning off signposted Margaretting and Galleywood. A slip road divides into two lanes. Turn left just prior to the Ivy Hill Hotel into Ivy Barns Lane. Proceed for approximately half a mile turning left signposted Handley Green Farm only. Continue along this track where the property will be found on the left-hand side.

Postcode
CM4 0QB

Additional Info

Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council

Council Tax Band: G