A handsome period farmhouse in the heart of the Brain Valley.

Description

Dating back to the 16th century with alterations in the 19th and 20th centuries, Oak Farm House is a substantial timber-framed house with plastered elevations under a handmade red clay-tiled roof. The property constitutes a valuable source of historical architecture and is listed as Grade II. The property provides four bedrooms and occupies a private plot of approximately 1.15 acres with a useful range of outbuildings and is situated in the charming hamlet of Faulkbourne.

The accommodation is arranged over two levels and provides balanced reception and bedroom space with an attached annexe wing, ideal for extended or multigenerational living. There are four ground floor reception rooms including a wonderful reception hall with exposed timberwork and an attractive red-brick fireplace leading to a sociable dining area. The kitchen/breakfast room is positioned to the middle of the house and enjoys a modern range of light-coloured units with tiled flooring opening to a discreetly positioned breakfast room and cloakroom. To the rear of the kitchen is the annexe part of the building commencing an inner lobby separating a delightful reception room and en suite double bedroom. The two remaining reception rooms are positioned to the side of the house along with a useful shower room. There are four first floor bedrooms and a family bathroom. A separate storage room leads directly from the family bathroom. The property has been very well maintained and has been tastefully decorated throughout.

Oak Farm House is approached over a sweeping drive which leads to the front of the house and a detached double garage. The garage is of pitched roof design with an adjoining workshop and a fully marked, semi basketball court beyond. The plot is approximately 1.15 acres which mainly lies to the rear of the property and consists of a large lawn with deep and established shrub beds with a variety of trees including walnut, chestnut and oak. The gardens have been thoughtfully designed providing privacy and colour along with several terrace seating areas and a summer house.

Location

Witham railway station: 1.5 miles (Liverpool Street from 45 minutes, London Stratford from 35 minutes); A12: 3 miles; city of Chelmsford: 10 miles; Stansted Airport: 21 miles. All distances approximate.

The property occupies a central position within the hamlet of Faulkbourne, located off Church Hill. The surrounding countryside is some of the most picturesque in central Essex, known locally as the “Brain Valley”. Faulkbourne is situated between White Notley and Witham, which has a good shopping centre as well as a number of schools. In addition there are excellent shopping and educational facilities with both state and independent schools in the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester.

For the commuter there is a mainline railway service to London Liverpool Street at Witham, which is approximately 1.5 miles away, and access on to the A12.

Square Footage: 2,930 sq ft


Acreage: 1.15 Acres

Directions

From Chelmsford take the A12 northbound taking the exit for Hatfield Peverel. At the centre of Hatfield Peverel take the second turning on the left into Station Road which leads into Terling Road. Take the first right signposted Witham and continue to the end of the road. Turn left at The Queen Victoria pub. Turn left again at the end of this road, passing the Faulkbourne sign. Continue on this road where the property will seen on a left-hand bend, on the right hand side.

Postcode: CM8 1SF

Additional Info

Services: Oil fired heating, mains water and electricity connected. Private drainage shared with two neighbouring cottages (non-compliant system).

Local authority: Braintree District Council.