Beautiful period cottage with land in a secluded setting.

Description

A beautifully presented and enhanced four bedroom period cottage occupying a peaceful and secluded position, standing in grounds of around 1.85 acres.

Steeped in local history, Spirts Hall is an unlisted four bedroom cottage, enjoying a practical layout with three reception rooms plus a conservatory on the ground floor. The cottage has been orientated making the most of its peaceful setting with far-reaching views over the surrounding grounds and countryside beyond.

Spirts Hall is entered from the front via a welcoming entrance hall providing access to two reception rooms with open studwork and exposed timbers. A staircase leads to the first floor. Both reception rooms have original fireplaces and large sash windows providing views over the front garden. To the rear of the house is a bespoke kitchen opening to a delightful family area with a conservatory beyond. Concluding the ground floor accommodation is a good sized utility room with shower and a cloakroom.

To the first floor are four bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property is decorated in neutral tones and extends to approximately 1,900 sq ft.

Outside
The house sits deep within its plot and the surrounding grounds, which extend to about 1.85 acres. The property is discreetly situated and is approached over a long sweeping drive serving only one other property. The formal gardens extend from the rear, providing a wonderful extension to the property, thoughtfully landscaped and planted with deep flower beds, a paved terrace seating area and a fish pond. The remainder of the grounds are mainly to the north and east of the house, established with a number of specimen trees and wild flowers dotted throughout, providing all-year-round interest and enjoyment. There is a further pond with the entire site attracting a wonderful selection of wildlife.

There is ample parking to the front and side of the property including a detached double garage, summer house and a log store.

All in around 1.85 acres.

Location

A12 (junction 22): 2.8 miles, Witham: 3.8 miles (Liverpool Street from 43 minutes), Kelvedon: 4.8 miles, Maldon: 5.1 miles, Hatfield Peverel: 5.7 miles (Liverpool Street from 48 minutes), Chelmsford: 13 miles (Liverpool Street from 34 minutes), Felsted: 16 miles, Stansted Airport and M11 (junction 8): 25 miles. All distances approximate.

Spirits Hall sits in a secluded position on the edge of the villages of Great Totham and Little Braxted, which are small rural parishes on the east side of the River Blackwater, 13 miles north-east of the city of Chelmsford and on the periphery of the village of Wickham Bishops.

The house provides direct access to miles of footpaths and bridleways with The Green Man nearby. Great Totham is a small village located approximately 5 miles from Maldon and 3 miles from Tiptree. Great Totham is a semi-rural area which is surrounded by the extensive common and heathland of Tiptree down to the River Blackwater. The village has a popular primary school, a recreational ground, a parish church, two pubs and a convenience store.

A further range of everyday facilities can be found in neighbouring Wickham Bishops and a more extensive choice in Maldon and also in Witham, which is on the main line into London Liverpool Street (from 43 minutes) and access to the A12.

Square Footage: 1,860 sq ft


Acreage: 1.85 Acres

Directions

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From the A12 (junction 21), from the B1389 Hatfield Road turn right at the roundabout onto Maltings Lane. After approximately three quarters of a mile turn right at the roundabout onto the B1018 Maldon Road and at the traffic lights turn left onto Blue Mills Hill towards Wickham Bishops. Continue for another 1.5 miles onto Witham Road before turning left at Snows Corner onto Tiptree Road which becomes Mountains Road The property is access over a private drive on the left hand side, shortly before the turning for the B1022.

Postcode: CM9 8BY

Additional Info

Services: Air-source heat pump, mains water and private drainage.

Local authority: Maldon District Council. Council tax band = F.