THE OLD BAKERY is a beautiful detached Grade II Listed property of enormous charm and character, combining the original period home with more modern additions perfectly, creating this highly individual residence set
within the very heart of what remains a highly sought after Essex village.

The front door opens into an entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor and doors lead off to ground floor accommodation. The principal reception room is broadly divided into three areas being separated by attractive open studwork which complements an array of exposed beams and timbers. There are five windows and a glazed door drawing natural light into this lovely open-plan space which also features an impressive inglenook fireplace. The family room also features an array of beams and timbers, has three windows to the front and rear and an attractive brick fireplace with fitted stove. The handbuilt bespoke kitchen is well appointed with a range of storage cupboards in contrasting finishes, complemented by granite worktops and an Aga and space for a dishwasher and American style fridge-freezer. There is a double butler sink, attractive tiled floor and windows to the front and side. The kitchen extends into an open plan kitchen, dining and family room with an island housing a 5 ring Miele induction hob, Miele oven and Miele microwave, prep
sink, cupboard units, pan drawer and breakfast bar. There are further worktops and storage cupboards complementing the kitchen finish. This impressive open-plan space features extensive windows on three sides creating a lovely bright internal area, glazed double doors open to the front becoming the principal entrance, whilst further glazed double doors open onto an impressive inner sheltered courtyard. A rear hallway has a door into the double garage, staircase 2 rising to the first floor, a well appointed shower room and utility which contains further worktops and storage cupboards with space for washing machine and tumble-dryer, etc. From the stairway, accommodation above features a lovely sitting room with dual aspect windows with 2 double bedrooms leading off, both of which feature en suite shower and bathrooms. This area of the property could be arranged to provide annexe accommodation with minimal disturbance. From staircase 1 rising from the entrance hall, the landing features a window to the front and leads to 3 further double bedrooms; two of which connect via an internal door, and the family bathroom which contains an attractive white 3-piece suite.

OUTSIDE, the property is set back from the road behind a front garden area which is laid predominantly to lawn being enclosed and screened by a border of mature shrubs and trees. An adjacent block paved driveway is accessed via a 5-bar gate leading onto a driveway which provides off-street parking space for several vehicles and gives access to the adjoining double garage. The gardens
to the rear are another stunning feature of this superb property laid out predominantly to lawn and containing a wide variety of mature, plants shrubs and trees all around creating a mature and well enclosed outside space which
complements the property perfectly. As previously mentioned, there is a large paved terrace adjoining the back of the property which creates a lovely sheltered inner courtyard bordered by wide shrub beds, a brick wall to one side and further brick retaining walls creating superb outside space. ideal for entertaining. The gardens contain many attractive features and also incorporate an excellent garden studio set discreetly
to one side which provides ideal space for use as a home office, although could serve a variety of purposes. In all, the plot extends to about 0.73 of an acre.