Family home in a peaceful setting on the edge of Danbury.

Description

Swallows Nest is a beautiful country family house located on the very edge of Danbury, set on a secluded plot occupying grounds of around 2.3 acres. The property has been extended and recently improved providing light-filled accommodation with some of the principal rooms commanding views over the gardens and grounds. Externally there is a range of outbuildings including five loose boxes and a very useful unconverted storage barn in addition to a modern studio.

The house extends to approximately 3,000 sq ft and is entered via a welcoming entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor. To the side of the house is a delightful kitchen/dining room of open plan design providing a collection of bespoke units, modern appliances and a central breakfast/informal dining bar. Beyond is a discreetly positioned playroom/office. To the rear of the house an inner lobby leads to a practical utility room, a cloakroom and a service door which gives access to the double garage. There are two reception rooms positioned to the side of the house including a charming sitting room with inset wood burning stove and double doors opening to the garden. The east facing conservatory is a spacious room with glazed elevations overlooking the garden. To the first floor, a landing provides access to five bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The principal bedroom is positioned to the rear of the house and enjoys a luxury en suite shower room.

Outside
The property enjoys a mature plot and sits comfortably within its grounds, approached over a sweeping gravel drive behind a row of mature trees providing a degree of natural seclusion. To the side, a secondary drive from Tyndales Lane provides additional parking and access to the double garage, stable block and barn, occupying a courtyard setting. There are four stables, a tack room and a hay room along with an unconverted barn which we believe has the potential to be converted into supplementary accommodation, subsidiary to the main house, subject to necessary planning consents. The formal gardens extend from the rear and side of the house with a modern detached studio providing an ideal work from home space, separating the garden and paddocks beyond. All in around 2.3 acres.

Location

Danbury: 2 miles, Maldon: 5 miles, Chelmsford: 6 miles, Central London: 46 miles. All distances approximate.

Swallows Nest occupies a glorious semi-rural setting on the southern outskirts of Danbury. The property is set back from its country lane setting and is located around 2 miles from the centre of the village of Danbury. The picturesque village of Danbury has a choice of shops, amenities and two preparatory schools (Heathcote and Elm Green) and the nearby town of Maldon has a good range of shops and other amenities. Danbury is well known for its vast expanse of National Trust land, is very popular with cyclists, horse riders and has plenty of footpaths for countryside walks. For the golfer there are two clubs in nearby Woodham Walter: The Warren and Bunsay Downs.

Approximately 6 miles due east is the city of Chelmsford and its excellent choice of facilities, including two outstanding grammar schools, a bustling shopping centre, a station on the main line into London Liverpool Street and access onto the A12.

Square Footage: 3,055 sq ft


Acreage: 2.3 Acres

Directions

From the A12, turn east on to the A414. Proceed through Danbury village passing the pond and continue in the Maldon direction. At the next roundabout turn right (third exit) on to Southend Road (B1418). After about 0.5 of a mile Tyndales Lane will be found as a turning on the right-hand side. Continue into the lane where the entrance will be found on the left-hand side.

Postcode
CM3 4NA

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private compliant drainage (Klargester).Oil fired heating.

Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council.