This charming Grade II Listed two bedroom semi detached cottage believed to date back to 1640 is located in the sought after village of Hatfield Peverel and within walking distance of the railway station. This deceptively spacious property offers ample storage and benefits from a good size garden with off road parking. The property has an abundance of charm and character with many original features including exposed beams and red brick fireplaces and a viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size of this period home.

This charming Grade II Listed two bedroom semi detached cottage believed to date back to 1640 is located in the sought after village of Hatfield Peverel and within walking distance of the railway station. This deceptively spacious property offers ample storage and benefits from a good size garden with off road parking. The property has an abundance of charm and character with many original features including exposed beams and red brick fireplaces and a viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size of this period home.

The front door opens into the main reception room which is a stunning lounge with secondary glazed window to the front aspect, an exposed red brick fireplace with a tiled hearth & bespoke, handcrafted fire surround, we understand the chimney is lined so could be ideal for an open fire or log burner. There is an antique corner display cupboard to remain and feature alcove with cupboard beneath. A door leads through into an inner hallway where there is a quaint feature window believed to be an original to the exterior, beautiful engineered wood flooring, a large walk in cupboard with additional cupboards within. The staircase rises to the first floor and there is an access hatch to the cellar. Adjacent is a good size dining room with glazed French doors to the rear leading to a garden room and a second exposed red brick fireplace with a working inset log burner. The country style kitchen has original yellow brick flooring featuring where the old fire furnace used to be, this is believed to have been used by the wheelwrights back in the day. There is a feature fireplace, butler sink inset to a solid wooden worktop, there are a range of wall and base units with cupboards and drawers, free standing gas cooker, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher to remain and space for a washing machine. There are dual aspect secondary glazed windows to both sides and access through into the garden room with glazed French doors leading into the rear garden. The cellar is a good size room measuring 12'11" by 7'8" with an unusual feature fireplace (not in use), there is power, lighting and a cold water tap. This room is currently used as a workshop by the current owners but could be converted subject to the necessary planning consents.

To the first floor the landing has a storage cupboard and access to the loft which we understand is a good sized space. The landing has doors to bedroom one which is set to the front of the property with dual aspect windows to the front and side, exposed beams to all four sides, feature exposed red brick fireplace and is a great sized room which measures 15'4" by 11'10" with a storage cupboard. The second bedroom has a secondary glazed window to the side aspect, exposed beams to one side and is a good sized double room. The first floor concludes with a four piece family bathroom which incorporates a Burlington suite which has a free standing roll top bath, beautiful bespoke handcrafted washstand made from replica railway sleepers, with surface mounted wash basin, W.C and a separate shower cubicle. There is also a cleverly designed storage cupboard which is a lovely feature of this room. The mature front garden is set behind a picket fence with pathway leading up to the entrance door and has a variety of flowers and shrubs. The rear garden is a cottage style garden with mature flowers and shrubs, a good size shed and adjoining the rear of the property is a separate cloakroom with a high level W.C. There is an additional pretty courtyard area with cobbled path leading to back doors and there is a side gate for pedestrian access and further double hinged timber gates which lead into the garden and provide off road parking.


Location

Hatfield Peverel is a popular village bypassed by the A12 and giving easy access to Chelmsford Town Centre, M25 and London. There is a local primary school within Hatfield Peverel and close by there is also a recreational ground with play area. The town has a variety of shops and restaurants serving day to day needs with a more comprehensive facilities being found at Chelmsford. Hatfield Peverel also boasts a mainline station with a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street which is only a short distance from the property.

Directions

From Witham proceed down the A12 Chelmsford bound, coming off at Hatfield Peverel slip road, continue over the mini roundabout and the property can be see on the right hand side.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - D
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC exempt
Our ref - DJN