An impressive 5000sq ft Country Home on the edge of Cock Clarks Hamlet set in 1.3 acres.

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group

A most attractive double fronted four bedroom property in a country lane location built to the highest of standard by master craftsmen fitted with quality flooring and finish throughout suiting the most decerning buyer and offering the potential to create another annexe.

What The Owner Says

We have loved every aspect of creating our home, whilst enjoying the setting and surrounding countryside, where there are miles of enjoyable walks. The time has come to embark on a new chapter and accordingly downsize.

History & Background

The original Thatched Cottage has stood on this site since the early 1800’s and was formerly a worker’s cottage for Walton Hall. This is the last surviving cottage along this road but within the hamlet of Cock Clarks there are other examples to this day. The owners bought the property and began the major build thirteen years ago and moved in a year later. The vendors are hugely experienced builders which is evident on arrival to the

property and no expense have been spared in the construction and attention to detail including the Porcelanosa tiles throughout much of the property. Wet source underfloor heating has been fitted on the ground floor and with radiators upstairs. This architecturally designed property has a modern internal feel, although recently built the part rendered exterior, solid wood sash windows, detailed brick work detail of herringbone and dog tooth offer a truly traditional feel and looks in keeping with its setting.

Setting and Location

Positioned on the edge of the small hamlet of Cock Clarks, with a quaint pub called the Fox & Hounds which is within a short walk. Equally close is the Maldon Oyster Company and their purification farm, where oysters can be bought on the doorstep! The area is largely that of a typical Essex farming village which lies approximately 9 miles southeast of Chelmsford City. The nearest neighbouring villages are Purleigh (1.5 miles) and Danbury (3 miles). The surrounding countryside offers a great network of footpaths for country walks and not far from the property is Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome with an interesting visitors museum and the occasional sight of historic wartime aircraft, especially during their open day fly ins. The house itself is nestled down a quiet lane with extensive road frontage, double oak electric gates set back from the road over a block paved entrance to gravel driveway with garage and open fronted cart lodge. Surrounded by mature mix hedged boundaries and post and rail fencing with Oak trees within. A second gate provides access through to the grounds the original Thatched Cottage which also leads to the main garden and the substantial workshop.

Ground Floor Accommodation

Entering the reception hall through the double oak front doors you will find the rooms are of great proportion with oak internal doors, plaster architrave and a mixture of tiled, carpet and engineered wooden flooring.  The sitting room runs the depth of the house with a large bay window to the front and patio doors to the rear.  A cast iron wood burning stove sits within a large inglenook fireplace with red brick hearth and oak beam above.  The main living area is to the rear elevation offering a large open plan living area for sofas, a dining area overlooking the patio and garden benefits from being air conditioned.  Also within this area is the kitchen which consists of hand-built wall and base units, a built-in dresser with glass fronted doors and lights and a “dog-leg” shaped island all with black granite worktops.  Matching the granite is the gas Aga which sits at the far end of the kitchen, other built-in appliances of dishwasher, electric oven, combination oven and space for a free-standing wide fridge freezer. The utility/boot room has oak fitted units and space for laundry appliances, sink granite work tops, tiled floor, door to outside and fitted cupboards and shelves for coats and boots. To the front is a good-sized study with bay window and fitted cupboards and work top. Along from the study is the TV room, is dual aspect and would also make a cinema room.  From the TV room we enter a hallway with doors to outside and the garage. Stairs to the fifth bedroom above the garage, a good-sized room with dormer window, this bedroom has its own ensuite with good sized shower, toilet and built-in sink and unit. door to the garage, here there is potential for an annex to be created subject to planning permission.

First floor Accommodation 

The light oak staircase takes us to a nice big landing area which has a big window to the front of the property with far reaching views, there are four good sized double bedrooms all with their own individually styled shower ensuite bathrooms with radiator heated towel rails. The impressive and bright master suite has vaulted ceiling and a cathedral style window to the rear of the property, double French doors to a glass “Juliet” balcony and double doors to a roof terrace, there’s a large dressing area with fitted cupboards and drawers and an ensuite bathroom with stylish bath in a tiled surround and waterfall tap, a large shower, double sink vanity unit and toilet, the polished marble floor and wall tiles complete this contemporary look. The ground floor rooms have a “Sonos” surround sound system with Bose speakers which are also fitted to the outside of the property.

Gardens And Grounds

Set back from the road in around 1.3 acres with farmland views, most of the garden is to the back and side of the house.  The road frontage continues further along the lane, behind this is a wedge shaped lawned area but could also be used a small paddock for livestock.  Within the grounds is a decent sized timber storage shed with concrete floor and tiled roof. An Indian sandstone patio wraps around the sides and back of the house and is enclosed by an elevated brick wall with steps down to a majestic Lavender lined Pergola with Box hedge balls, Bee loving Verbena and a variety of climbing plants making the most of this sunny area.  Also in the garden is a paved small patio with built in fire pit and filtered pond with waterfalls edged with cobble stones and shrubs.

The Annexe

The property gains it name from this delightful Thatched Cottage which is now used as an Air B and B. It has and easy to maintain enclosed garden of shingle and a brick patio area. From the front porch you enter to open bedroom living area, with exposed beams, solid wooden floor, and leaded windows.  The wood burning stove sits comfortably in the red brick chimney breast with stone hearth with a useful Hand painted built in dresser to the side, there is a small kitchenette and a shower room fitted with heritage style suite of toilet with high level cistern, built in vanity unit and sink and a colourfully tiled shower and heated towel rail.

Agents Notes

•          Our client has completed a Propertymark Questionnaire providing additional information for buyers.

•          The solar panels generate on average 3400 KW per annum

Services.

LPG heating, Mains water, Mains electricity, Private modern drainage, Maldon District Council. Solar Panels. 

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