Substantial Essex barn and annexe occupying a secure gated development.

Description

A beautifully presented converted barn situated in a small gated development on the southern edge of the historic market town of Great Dunmow. Brook View Barn provides extensive accommodation extending to around 5,300 sq ft including a detached double garage in addition to a recently constructed annexe providing self-contained, supplementary, accommodation, further garaging and double bay cart lodge. The principal house offers four bedrooms and includes many period features such as vaulted ceilings and internal timberwork, combined with stylish contemporary fittings and modern features such as app-controlled underfloor heating, wired ethernet, low-voltage light sockets & external feature lighting. The barn was thoughtfully converted in 2011 along with four other conversions which occupies this select development.

The barn is not directly listed but lies within the curtilage of other Grade II listed buildings and is of a timber frame construction with a black weather-boarded façade and a red plain clay tiled roof. The property is situated off Clapton Hall Lane, a small country lane, standing in a generous plot of around 0.51 of an acre.

The property is entered via a wonderful full height reception hall with glazed elevations providing a wealth of natural light and distinct reception areas to suit a range of lifestyles. A set of double doors extend onto, and provide views, over the landscaped garden. A central modern staircase leads to the first floor along with a cloakroom discreetly positioned to the front corner of the hall. The kitchen/breakfast room is a stunning space providing an area for informal dining and a bespoke range of soft close base and eye level units and granite worksurfaces including a breakfast bar. The kitchen is very practical in design with a full-height wine chiller, 5-ring induction hob with extractor hood, two ovens, microwave/grill, coffee machine, two integrated fridge/freezers and a dishwasher. There is a useful boot room leading to a utility room which has space for three additional appliances and a has a water softener already installed. To the far side of the house are two double ground floor bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom with bath and shower cubicle.

A spacious galleried landing serves the two main bedrooms. This landing giving a real sense of space and light through the central aisle of the home. The principal bedroom enjoys twelve doors of fitted wardrobes to both sides and a spacious en suite bathroom. Bedroom two also enjoys six doors of fitted wardrobes and en suite shower facilities. To the upper level is a multi-purpose loft room.

Adjacent to the house is a detached outbuilding which is in keeping with the style of the principal house, providing kitchenette facilities and a shower room. An internal staircase leads to a living/dining room, bedroom/dressing area with Juliet balcony enjoying views over the garden and countryside beyond. The building offers a single garage and a double bay cart lodge which has its own water softener, oil boiler for hot water and radiators, internet sockets, satellite dish and alarm system. Located to the front of the barn is an additional double garage with driveway in front and space to the side and rear.

The property is located within the corner of the development approached over a private shingle driveway with established shrub borders and post & rail fencing. The gardens offer a wonderful addition to the house with terraced seating areas and an additional enclosed sunken terrace with mood lighting and a gas fire pit. The gardens have been thoughtfully planted but are principally laid to grass, mainly enclosed by the post and rail fencing with mature screening. All in around 0.51 of an acre.

Services
Mains electricity, water and oil. Compliant private drainage by way of a Klargester serving all five properties within the development.

Agents note
This small development is subject to a service charge controlled by the five residents’ own management company. The charge is currently £650 per annum and is for maintenance of the electric gates, communal driveway, perimeter fencing, Klargester servicing & grass cutting within that area, PL insurance, accounting, etc.

Location

Bishop's Stortford: 10 miles; Chelmsford: 14.1 miles; Stansted Airport: 6 miles. All distances approximate.

Brook View Barn occupies a prominent position within this attractive development comprising five bespoke dwellings. The development is located off Clapton Hall Lane, a typical country lane, situated around 1.2 miles south from the historic town of Great Dunmow. Great Dunmow is an ancient Flitch town and is a particularly popular location with commuters being situated between Bishop's Stortford, Braintree and Chelmsford. The property enjoys a semi-rural feel with access to miles of open countryside, yet road travel to London is well serviced by the M11 (Junction 8) which is easily accessed by the A120 bypass, linking to London Stansted Airport and the Stansted Express (5 miles) with a rail service to London Liverpool Street in approximately 35 minutes.

There are a number of schools in the area including Felsted Public School (within 4.5 miles), Bishop's Stortford College (10.5 miles), two outstanding schools in Chelmsford namely Chelmsford County High School for Girls and King Edward VI Grammar School (both within around 13 miles) and Chelmsford County High School for Girls (12.7 miles).

Great Dunmow enjoys quality shopping and schooling facilities and is itself a thriving town. Chelmsford city has a wider variety of shops with a pedestrianised centre, together with its more recently developed area known as Bond Street which includes John Lewis and many other independent and higher branded shops.

Square Footage: 5,315 sq ft


Acreage: 0.51 Acres

Directions

Proceed south from Dunmow High Street on to Chelmsford Road. Turn right onto the B184. Continue over the A120 turning left onto Clapham Hall Lane. The development will be located after a short distance on the right.

Postcode: CM6 1JG