Traditional timber framed house situated in a delightful rural location.

Description

The house has been home to the present owners for the past 36 years and is of timber frame construction, with exposed beams and a part-tiled, part-thatched roof. It sits well on its plot on a single track lane behind a gravel sweep and has the feel of a traditional country cottage.

The property is light and airy and the accommodation flows well, with the hall and landing running the full width of the house and all the rooms enjoying views over the garden and undulating countryside beyond. The ground floor rooms include a large sitting room with an attractive brick fireplace and two sets of French doors leading out into the south-facing rear terrace. The dining room, which would adapt well for use as a study, lies at the heart of the house and has been opened out into the hall. The fitted kitchen has bespoke oak units, is big enough for a good size table and chairs and has a large adjacent utility/boot room. There is also a snug (part of a later addition), which provides access out into the garden.

The first floor rooms include the principal en suite bedroom, which has a very well appointed shower room and an attractive vaulted ceiling, three more bedrooms (one of which is currently used as an office) and a family bathroom.

Outside
The delightful garden has a south-facing rear terrace and has been beautifully maintained, with a large manicured lawn, well stocked borders and a number of established trees. The outbuildings include a detached double garage with a pitched roof situated to the right of the house, a picturesque summerhouse and a large shed.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (compliant).

Local Authority
Chelmsford City Council, council tax band = G.

Location

Great Waltham: 2.6 miles, Felsted: 3.8 miles, Chelmsford station: 7 miles (Liverpool Street from 36 mins), Braintree: 7.9 miles, Access to A12: 7.5 miles, Great Dunmow 8.6: miles, Access to M11: 15 miles. All distances approximate.

Old Shaws occupies a delightful rural location on the fringes of the picturesque hamlet of Littley Green with its village pub. There are a number of local shops in nearby Great Waltham and Felsted and further extensive shopping, educational and recreational facilities can be found in Great Dunmow, Braintree and Chelmsford. Chelmsford also has a station on the main line through to London Liverpool Street and access to the A12, while the A120 at Great Dunmow links with Junction 8 of the M11 (Bishops Stortford/Stansted Airport).

Square Footage: 1,940 sq ft


Acreage: 0.54 Acres

Directions

Take the Essex Regiment Way (Chelmsford bypass) north towards Braintree. At the roundabout with the A131 turn left towards Chelmsford and after a short distance turn right signposted to Chatham Green and continue along that road. After about 1.5 miles turn right signposted to Littley Green. Proceed underneath the A130 and take the first turning left signposted to Littley Green. Proceed for about 350 yards and take the first turning on the right signposted to Old Shaws. Continue along this single track lane for approximately a mile and keep right at the fork in the road. Old Shaws will be found on the left hand side before the sharp bend to the right.

Postcode: CM3 1BX
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