Located in the sought-after village of Purleigh, Burnt House was first recorded in a deed dated 1696 and formerly a Tax Collecting Office c.1900’s which has been re-styled in recent years being a character Grade II Listed property has been meticulously styled, having concrete foundations, with 4 bedrooms and a roof terrace offering stunning countryside views, a separate gym/office, swim spa and timber barn, on a plot of approximately 0.7 acre. This beautifully presented character property has gated access from Lodge Lane and separate access from Mill Lane. A spacious entrance hallway to the front provides study/seating space with access into two reception areas, divided by a central original fireplace with woodburning stove and exposed beams – the second reception area provides dining space and is open to the kitchen/breakfast room. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is dual-aspect and has an exit to the exterior courtyard from which you can access the Lane. The stylish kitchen has herringbone wood flooring and a vaulted ceiling with a range of country-style units, a large central island offering a breakfast bar, copper sink unit and drawer storage. There are built-in appliances including double ovens and microwave and, at one end, there is a cupboard housing the washing machine and tumble dryer. Sliding internal doors and steps lead into a further spacious dual-aspect reception room featuring a vaulted ceiling, Optimyst stove and French doors to the rear courtyard. Adjacent is the ground floor bedroom suite/Annex offering lots of space with a good sized en-suite bathroom with separate shower and his & hers vanity unit. There is a further good size shower room accessed off the kitchen. To the first floor there are three further bedrooms, one which could be used as a dressing room/nursery.

Outside Burnt House offers lots of outside entertaining and leisure space with a Swim Spa surrounded by hardwood decking. Steps lead up to the large roof terrace, with Astro Turf, power source and ample seating areas. There is a separate purpose-built Gym/office building, a large sun terrace and a beautiful landscaped cottage garden with central pathway and pergola and purpose-built Koi Carp feature pond – there is also a greenhouse and garden shed. From Mill Lane you can access the timber outbuilding which does require some renovation, with further parking area and access into a small grazing paddock which could be used for small animals/poultry, which is bordered by post and rail fencing. Opposite the property, in Lodge Lane, is a further small area of land, fenced and gated, which is included in the sale, offering potential for a workshop and further parking spaces.

Purleigh is ideally located for access to the River Blackwater, the historic maritime town of Maldon, Chelmsford City Centre and road and rail links with excellent senior schooling within easy reach including Chelmsford Grammar Schools.
Property information: Tenure Freehold, Maldon District Council (Band D), Grade II Listing, EPC rating exempt, private drainage, oil heating. Ref: NBC230537.

North Fambridge station 4.8 miles & South Woodham Ferrers station 5.5 miles approx. (London Liverpool Street approx. 55-60 minutes) | Maldon Town Centre 4.5 miles approx.
Chelmsford City Centre 10 miles approx. | Blackwater Marina 7 miles approx. | Purleigh Primary School just 0.3 miles | Excellent road links A130 & A414 (A12/A127 - connecting to the M25)