A beautifully presented 15th-century rural farmhouse, meticulously restored, situated in a peaceful rural half-acre setting between Sudbury and Braintree.

HAMPERS sits in a rural setting amongst rolling farmland away from busy roads, yet convenient for commuting via the A120 to M11, or rail. This historic Grade II listed farmhouse dates back to at least the 15th century and is of a traditional H-plan design with jettied cross wings. The current architect owner, and her late husband, have meticulously ‘repaired’ Hampers using the utmost care to recognise, and wherever possible, re-use the original materials and techniques, whilst enhancing the usability of the house. These works have included removing the cement rendering and replacing it with lath and lime plaster wherever possible, incorporating insulation throughout the ground floor, an insulated underfloor heating system beneath a new flagstone floor, and using ecofriendly earth and distemper paints. The current layout (and lapsed planning permission) lends itself to the creation of an internal self-contained annexe, which offers the opportunity for dual occupation. Hampers stands with only one neighbour, in a mature garden plot, which includes large pond and remains of the original moat. The grounds extend in total to around half an acre. Briefly the accommodation comprises;

SITTING ROOM - a double-aspect room with high-level mullion window and timbered ceiling, open red brick inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and fitted with wood burning stove, staircase to first floor

DRAWING ROOM - double-aspect with bay window with fitted window seat overlooking the garden and farmland, open red brick inglenook fireplace with bressummer and wooden mantelpiece over, part-glazed door to garden and terrace, and walk-in alcove.

STUDIO - with open red brick fireplace.

STUDY with built in cupboard and passage to back door and

WET ROOM with WC, wash basin and shower.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - a fabulous double-aspect room, heavily timbered and partially divided with open studwork. Fitted with hand-built range of painted Shaker kitchen cupboards, with drawers under a silestone work surface, inset with double stone-glazed Butler sink, concealed dishwasher, inset two-ring ceramic hob, and a Sandyford Sherlock range cooker, matching island with wooden work surface. Open brick fireplace with fitted wood burning stove.

LAUNDRY ROOM – a semi-vaulted room with tongue-and-groove ceiling revealing original lime pargeting, exposed mullion window, with a contemporary range of fitted units with oak work surface inset with deep stainless-steel sink, with space and plumbing for washing machine, walk-in shelved LARDER, stable door to the side and garage, French doors to garden.
FIRST FLOOR

MASTER SUITE – a double-aspect room with red brick chimney breast, tie beam, wide floorboards, and fitted cast-iron Victorian fire grate with surround and mantelpiece, open-plan to EN SUITE BATHROOM with panel bath, exposed beams, built-in oak vanity unit with twin wash basins, and low-level WC, concealed storage and shelved cabinet.

DRESSING ROOM – extensively fitted with a range of built-in storage and wardrobe cupboards.

SECOND LANDING - with painted floorboards, built-in bookshelves and shelved linen cupboard.

BATHROOM tongue-and-groove panelling, built-in vanity unit with mahogany work surface with inset wash basin, and roll-top cast-iron free-standing bath with separate shower unit over and low-level WC.

BEDROOM TWO- exposed timbers, with a view over the pond and the rolling farmland beyond, original wide floorboards.

BEDROOM THREE - exposed timbers, with a view of the garden through the oak tree to the adjoining farmland.

BEDROOM FOUR - the children’s room an irregular shaped room, approached via a low doorway to a room set within the eaves, with exposed red brick chimney breast, dormer window overlooking the rear garden.

OUTSIDE is a mature half acre garden retaining part of the old moat and pond. It stands in within mature hedges and a variety of specimen trees, providing a private setting with superb views over the surrounding farmland. Within the garden is an area of parking and turning space, with garage and potting shed, green house and further store, a vegetable garden and fruit cage.

Services Mains water, electricity and 900Mb fibre broadband are connected.
Oil-fired central heating.

AGENTS NOTE The private drainage requires replacement at an estimated cost of £10,000, we have therefore reduced the purchase price by £15,000 to reflect this.

Freehold. Council Tax Band – G – Braintree District Council