Black Notley Lodge is a handsome double fronted later 17th to early 19th century property with classic red and blue brick symmetrical elevations. It has a range of striking original features, including sash and arched windows, exposed timber beams, numerous characterful feature fireplaces, wood panelling, coving and cornice. The property offers over 5,100 sq. ft. of beautifully presented accommodation arranged over four floors and enjoys a convenient location with tranquil private gardens.

The airy entrance hallway with its ornate staircase opens directly through to the courtyard, with thick timber doors opening to four adaptable reception spaces all with unique fireplaces. The front-facing sitting room sits alongside a family room with window seat, while the spacious reception room on the opposite side has been opened out to create a 31 ft. space housing a sitting area and adaptable space to the rear, with double doors to the terrace. A stairway leads to the cool cellar below a cloakroom, and the attractive kitchen and dining space and utility room. The kitchen features a range of bespoke cabinetry, a butler sink, central island, an AGA range and a separate cooker, with ample space to dine and access to the sunny conservatory alongside. To the rear of the ground floor is the airy and well-appointed self contained one bedroom annexe with an adjacent bathroom.

The spacious first floor houses an additional family bathroom with a freestanding clawfoot bathtub and three further bright and elegant bedrooms, including the principal with its own en suite bathroom. On the second floor is another trio of well-proportioned bedrooms, well served by a shower room.

The property is approached via brick-pillared wrought iron gates opening to the large gravelled driveway. Tall brick walls surround part of the plot, with mature and specimen trees interspersing the spaces. There are landscaped formal lawned gardens with well-stocked plant and shrub borders and a central brick pathway, a paved sun terrace and brick-laid courtyard ideal for al fresco dining.

The property is situated within a Conservation Area on the fringes of thriving Braintree, with its mainline station offering speedy links to London Liverpool Street and the M11 within easy reach, providing convenient road connections. There is a wide range of shops, supermarkets and eateries, with even further recreational and well-regarded educational facilities in Chelmsford just over 11 miles distant. Picturesque Great Notley Country Park is just 3 miles from the property and caters for numerous outdoor pursuits. The area offers a wide range of state schooling including Great Leighs Primary School, Chelmer Valley High School and Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form together with several noted independent schools including Felsted, New Hall, St. Anne’s and St. Cedd’s.