An instantly attractive and individual, architect-designed five-bedroom family home situated in a highly sought-after village.

What We Think at The Zoe Napier Group

Properties rarely become available within the village of Terling. It is not surprising why, as this village is unique and probably one of Essex’s most sought-after locations. The village is surrounded by Lord Rayleigh’s farming country estate, comprising beautiful scenic grasslands and arable land. The property has been competitively priced for the current market to attract early interest.

What the Owners Say

We felt so lucky when we were able to purchase this superb family home. For us, we have the best of all worlds. Just five minutes up the road is the A12 and Hatfield Peverel Station for London, yet we are far enough away to have no road noise from the A12 and for the village to be totally protected by Lord Rayleigh’s country estate. We are now in a position to upsize and have already found a suitable property.

History & Background

An instantly attractive and individual, architect-designed five-bedroom family home occupying a corner plot with a sun trap rear garden. The property was built approximately 18 years ago to an incredibly high specification whilst ensuring the layout provided every room with well-proportioned and bright accommodation, accompanied by a spacious hall and galleried landing.

The current owners have resided at the property for five years, having made various further improvements to provide a beautifully appointed home aligned with the 21st Century. This includes an electric charging station for electric vehicles, as well as underfloor heating in all the upstairs bathrooms. The property could easily suit either a family or those downsizing, where the size of rooms are uncompromised and further features include an AGA in the kitchen/breakfast room with a TV/play area and a beautiful sandstone fireplace in the lounge which houses a log burner.

It might be worth noting that the integral double garage could offer possibilities for additional, or annexe accommodation (stp) and the loft is extensively boarded out, where there is also scope to create additional top-floor accommodation (stp). Our clients did have plans drawn which are available but at the time, chose not to proceed to planning stages.

Setting & Location

The property occupies a corner plot on Fairstead Road, benefitting from being within walking distance of all the local amenities, while enjoying views over countryside, and a sports playing field.

Terling is a truly unique village, surrounded and protected by Lord Rayleigh’s farming estate, with an enriched community atmosphere. This is supported by Lord Rayleigh who has supplied the village with so many leisure activities including a Tennis Club, Swimming Pool, Cricket Field, Recreation Grounds, and stunning country walks around the area. The village also has a primary school, a children’s nursery, a shop, an historic church, and a village hall where there are clubs, societies, and activities for all tastes and ages.

The village is in an excellent spot for commuters, lying approximately 8 miles from Chelmsford City and just 2.4 miles from Hatfield Peverel Station for London’s Liverpool Street and the A12. The village is well placed for educational needs in either Colchester or Chelmsford cities where there are excellent Grammar & High Schools, and equally for private schools, such as Elm Green School in Little Baddow and New Hall in Boreham (the latter catering for all ages).

Ground Floor Accommodation

The main reception hall presents a bright and spacious area with attractive oak-engineered flooring and an oak balustrade staircase. There is a useful understairs cloaks cupboard and a most stylish ground floor cloakroom/w.c. The layout and design of the ground floor could accommodate wheelchair users where doorways are wider and finished with elegant white panelled doors. The lounge is well appointed, with part panelled walls, featuring white period style radiators, and a most attractive sandstone fireplace which houses a traditional multi-fuellog burner. French doors lead out to the attractive Victorian-style conservatory where there is fitted banquette seating that provides excellent storage beneath, as well as electric window blinds. Two pairs of French doors lead out onto terrace areas that face south and west. The former dining room currently serves as a spacious office with dual-aspect views and electric blindsNew England style shutters. The kitchen is of an open plan design to the breakfast/dining area and play/TV area. A fabulous room with doors out onto the suntrap terrace, space for a farmhouse table to easily seat 10 people, and the kitchen is extensively fitted in high-quality units finished with granite worktops. The main feature is the exposed brick chimney breast feature housing a traditional two oven oil fired AGA which is accompanied by a modern oven if preferred during the summer months. Other quality integrated appliances include a larder fridge, a separate freezer, and a dishwasher. There is also an island with units beneath providing a great surface for preparation. Off the kitchen is a useful utility room providing a stable door onto the garden and large built-in cupboard housing the water softener unit and water tank.

First Floor Accommodation

The landing is part galleried and most spacious with idyllic views across open countryside to the fore. Most of the five double bedrooms have attractive views over fields that are often grazed by cattle or sheep and there is also the recreation field to the east.  There is a useful linen cupboard with a radiator and access with a ladder to an extensively boarded loft. The loft space is impressive and there is scope and space to create a further staircase to top floor accommodation, subject to planning permission. Each of the bathrooms have been refitted in stylish sanitary ware and finishes with underfloor heating. The main bedroom benefits from the views to the fore, fitted wardrobes in the main area, and then access to a well-laid-out dressing room with further storage and a vanity area. Then through to the luxurious en-suite bathroom with a stylish bathtub and separate shower. The guest bedroom has a stylish en-suite shower room and there is also a beautifully designed family bathroom with an extra-size shower and separate bathtub. Four of the bedrooms have electric blinds.

Outside

The property has a landscaped plot with a block paved driveway allowing parking for three to five cars. This leads to the integral double garage with twin up-and-over doors and a pedestrian door at the rear. A car charging station is conveniently placed on the driveway for electric vehicles. A high mixed hedge along the frontage provides privacy and there are garden areas on the south side and to the rear which predominantly faces west. The rear garden is a secluded suntrap, wider than its depth with attractive terrace areas, lawn areas, and a useful storage shed with power.

Agents Notes

Our client has completed the Propertymark questionnaire providing additional information for interested parties when considering the property to purchase.

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