3 bedroom character property for sale

A delightful three bedroom detached thatched cottage full of character, situated on a large scenic plot with screened rear gardens

What we Say at The Zoe Napier Group

This charming character cottage, situated on a large plot with beautifully screened rear gardens gives the feeling of a picturesque country holiday home, and enjoys the benefits of a choice of local scenic walks. With three double bedrooms plus a detached guest house the property also offers potential for multi-generational living.

What the Owner Says

This really is such a welcoming and cosy cottage, bright and cheery in the spring/summer months and brilliant on winter nights, and at Christmas for nestling in front of the fire with family and friends. Our mature gardens display wonderful diverse changing colours throughout the year, and we love our birdlife inhabitants.

History & Background

The owners can offer an end of chain situation!

This picture book three bedroom detached thatched cottage, is full of character and enjoys a superb private rear garden, screened by woodland.

Although not listed, the cottage is believed to date back approximately 400 years and is bursting with charm and character enjoying an array of period features including red brick fireplaces, exposed timbers and generous ceiling heights.

Set in mature established grounds the property backs onto woodland with open farmland beyond, and the screened rear gardens enjoy an abundance of natural wildlife and birdlife. Despite the countryside setting, the property benefits from its proximity to a local railway station with commuting links to London. The property therefore can offer a wonderful semi-rural lifestyle for buyers who need to work in London.

The characterful interior is mostly single storey accommodation with two reception areas including the large sitting/ dining room and snug. The cottage offers versatility for three double bedrooms, two of which are on the ground floor, one being a master with ensuite, with the third bedroom on the first floor with a delightful Juliet Balcony.

For those seeking multi-generational living there is an impressive separate guest house with double bedroom, shower room, sitting room and fitted kitchen.

Setting & Location

The property is situated on a quiet country lane in the highly sought-after semi-rural hamlet of Rettendon Common that lies equidistant between the popular villages of East and South Hanningfield. Positioned approximately seven miles south from the City of Chelmsford and close to the commuting towns of Wickford, Billericay and Rayleigh, the area provides an excellent choice of both amenities and schooling.

Rettendon Common is a delightful area, surrounded by countryside and with immediate access to excellent rural walks including trails that lead the popular Old Windmill Gastro Pub in South Hanningfield, and the stunning Hanningfield Reservoir and Nature Reserve, open to the public and with a sunset café overlooking the water.

The cottage itself stands on a generous and secluded plot and a path through the grounds leads to the separate guest house that has a driveway with parking space for up to nine or ten vehicles

Ground floor accommodation

Entering the reception hall, directly in front are the stairs leading to the first floor and to the left is the master bedroom, a lovely, bright dual aspect double room with en-suite bathroom, comprising a white three piece suite including panel enclosed bath, WC and wash hand basin and a walk in wardrobe/ dressing room.

To the right of the hallway is the spacious sitting/ dining room with a range of exposed beams, log burner with red brick surround and leads into the snug, a cosy second living space again with its own log burner and red brick surround.

The snug leads to the kitchen, again with a wealth of beams on display, a range of matching kitchen units, and windows overlooking the grounds. From here you can access the utility room and cloakroom.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is the second double bedroom, with doors opening out onto the rear garden. This bedroom is served by a family bathroom with a four piece suite, comprising free standing claw foot bath, WC, wash hand basin and separate shower cubicle.

First Floor Accommodation

On the first floor and is bedroom three, a lovely dual aspect room with a delightful Juliette Balcony providing natural light and superb views over the rear garden.

Detached Guest House/ Garden Room

Standing at the end of the driveway is the impressive, detached guest accommodation which comprises sitting room, fitted solid oak kitchen with a range of units and complementary oak worktops over, four ring hob and butler sink, a double bedroom and shower room with three piece suite comprising double shower enclosure, WC, and wash hand basin.

Outside

A five bar gates leads to the generous shingle driveway, which offers off street parking for several vehicles. A further gate takes you through to the grounds which are mostly laid to lawn which a range of mature trees and shrubs and very secluded via a mature hedging. There is a large patio area to the rear, ideal for hosting BBQ’s or relaxing with a glass of wine on those long summer evenings.

Important Agents Notes

• Our client has completed a property questionnaire providing the buyer with more detail, allowing them to make a more informed offer, post viewing. Please request this through the selling agent.
• We understand the property was re-thatched two years ago. 

 Services

Mains Water, Mains Electricity, Mains Drainage, LPG Heating.  

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