We are delighted to bring to the market for the first time in 45 years, The Anchorage. An exciting opportunity to purchase this prominent five bedroom detached family home occupying a large plot in the highly requested commuter village of Great Bentley, enjoying outstanding views over the largest village green in the country. This superior property with outdoor swimming pool, stabling/outbuildings and established grounds, favors a unique and rarely available position.This substantial 2465 sq ft (approx) home, enjoys an abundance of natural light which floods into the property through large picture windows, has been meticulously cared for over the years and now requires upgrading. The incredible amount of overall space which is already perfect for entertaining, lends itself to re configuring and is ideal for discerning buyers looking to make this their forever home.Highlights include an impressive hallway leading to a 25ft lounge, a separate dining room, kitchen /breakfast room plus a further reception room/study along with a sizeable utility and cloakroom.On the first floor a large galleried landing, leads to a balcony taking in the beautiful views over Great Bentley Village Green. There are five double bedrooms, the Principle with en suite, a family bathroom plus a separate shower room.The gardens are fabulous. A private driveway leads up to the house and through to the rear gardens which are magnificent and fully stocked with an array of trees and mature planting. The two stables which are currently used as outbuilding storage, a pool house which services the pool plus a summer house and gardening shed are a great addition to the outside space. A double garage and plenty of parking for numerous vehicles/boat/caravan store, completes this wonderful family home. The property is situated close to the village center and mainline Railway Station that runs direct to London Liverpool Street. A substantial home in a revered position offered with no onward chain.

Entrance Porch
UPVC entrance door leading to:

Entrance Hall - 19' 10'' x 15' 0'' narrowing to 7'4" (6.04m x 4.57m)
Cloaks cupboard, under stair cupboard, carpet, radiator. Stairs to first floor. doors leading to:

Lounge - 25' 0'' x 14' 0'' (7.61m x 4.26m)
Picture window to front overlooking the Village Green, large patio doors to rear. Feature fireplace with log burner. Two radiators, carpet, two windows to side aspect.

Reception Room/Study - 13' 0'' x 8' 0'' (3.96m x 2.44m)
Picture window to front overlooking Village Green, carpet, radiator.

Cloakroom - 7' 0'' x 5' 0'' (2.13m x 1.52m)
Obscure window to rear aspect, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Carpet, radiator, fully tiled walls.

Kitchen - 15' 0'' x 12' 0'' (4.57m x 3.65m)
Large window to rear. Pantry with shelving and window to rear. Range of wooden base, drawer and eye level units with roll top work surface over, Integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oven and microwave. Sink unit with mixer tap. 4 burner hob with extractor over. Centre breakfast bar with overhead glass display units. Fully tiled walls, spot lights, radiator. Glazed door to dining room and door to:

Utility Room - 8' 0'' x 7' 2'' (2.44m x 2.18m)
Window and door to rear aspect. Base and eye level units, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator. Fully tiled walls and floor.

Dining Room - 15' 0'' x 13' 0'' (4.57m x 3.96m)
Large picture window to front overlooking Village Green, carpet, radiator. Door to entrance hall.

Split Stairs to First Floor Landing
Access to loft. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank with slatted shelving, radiator. Full length patio door to front leading to:

Balcony with Balustrade
Beautiful panoramic Village Green views.

Principal Bedroom - 15' 0'' x 11' 0'' (4.57m x 3.35m)
Large picture window to front aspect. Built in wardrobes to one wall, overhead cupboards and bedside cabinets, matching dressing table with fitted cupboards. Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom - 6' 0'' x 6' 0'' (1.83m x 1.83m)
Obscure window to side. Panelled bath with mixer tap/shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin WC. Heated towel rail, tiled walls and floor, spot lights.

Bedroom - 14' 11'' x 12' 0'' (4.54m x 3.65m)
Large picture window to rear aspect. built in wardrobes/dressing table. Radiator, carpet flooring.

Bedroom - 13' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.96m x 3.65m)
Large picture window to front aspect, radiator, carpet flooring.

Bedroom - 13' 0'' x 11' 11'' (3.96m x 3.63m)
Window to side aspect, single built in wardrobe, radiator, carpet flooring.

Bedroom - 9' 0'' x 8' 0'' (2.74m x 2.44m)
Large picture window to front aspect, radiator, carpet flooring.

Bathroom - 8' 0'' x 7' 0'' (2.44m x 2.13m)
Obscure window to rear, wash basin, bath, Fully tiled walls, carpet flooring, radiator.

Shower Room - 8' 0'' x 3' 0'' (2.44m x 0.91m)
Obscure window to rear aspect, large shower cubicle with wall mounted shower. Fully tiled walls, carpet flooring, radiator

WC - 8' 0'' x 4' 0'' (2.44m x 1.22m)
Obscure window to rear aspect, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. fully tiled walls, carpet flooring, radiator.

Exterior
Set back from the road and accessed across the village green to the private driveway which approaches the house.FrontThe Anchorage enjoys a slightly elevated position with mature planting and a mixture of trees and shrubs, a water well is a pretty feature to the side (the house is on mains drainage). The driveway carries onto the side of the property leading up to the double garage and beyond via a five bar gate to the rear where additional parking can be foundRearA large covered patio area leads to the gardens. A purpose-built outhouse houses the oil-fired boiler and electric meters. The gardens are divided into lawned and leisure areas. The formal garden is private and mainly laid to lawn with established trees and planting, fish pond, hedging and wrought iron gate leading to the "heat pump" heated swimming pool which has been maintained and enjoyed by the family to date. Offset to the rear you will find two stables currently used as storage, along with a pool house and summerhouse.There is a large gardening shed and as previously mentioned, hard standing parking for numerous vehicles along with a DOUBLE GARAGE which has power and light connected.

Agent's Notes
The property is fully double glazed with oil fired central heating along with Roof Solar Panels.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold