A charming four double bedroom, three reception, Grade II listed family house in an idyllic countryside setting. Detached one/two bedroom annexe (1,300 sq ft), small holding and formal grounds, in excess of two acres (stls). EPC exempt.

DESCRIPTION

A charming Grade II listed family house with significant extra accommodation and outbuildings in an idyllic countryside setting. The house extends to 3,615 sq. ft with separate converted barn and several pods, suitable for an office/gym etc. In total the whole extending to approximately 6170 sq ft.

The house itself enjoys a wealth of period features throughout and comprises on the ground floor; reception room with working open fire, further reception room leading onto a fully fitted designer kitchen with electric Aga, generous utility room with guest cloak room and vaulted oak framed Orangery/ dining room with log burner, access onto the rear patio and under floor heating. Leading from this stunning addition is a further indoor, sliding glass walled kitchen entertainment area, with impressive log burner, summer kitchen and seating opening onto the rear patio, creating an outdoor space if required. To the first floor of the house is a large family bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower and three double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room). All of these bedrooms enjoy stunning views of the surrounding grounds. The second floor has been converted to provide a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and a large walk in dressing area.

Externally there is a separate barn conversion
(EPC C) which extends to approx. 1,300 sq. ft, this comprises of a large open plan reception with two sets of double doors opening onto the extensive patio, log burner, fully fitted kitchen, utility room, bedroom area with large en-suite shower room and two spiral staircases leading to a mezzanine level. To the rear boundary of the formal grounds are four studio/pods. These could be utilised as office space if running a business from home as they benefit from their own separate driveway access if required. To the front of the property is the main, extensive gravel driveway accessed through electric gates and two ponds, one of which is home to several birds. To the rear of the property are mature gardens with an attractive feature koi pond surrounded by decking which leads to a beautiful wooden gazebo with seating. Further benefits are the potential to adopt the existing small holding if required, a tide resistant pool/ hot tub on raised decking, further wood fired hot tub located within the pod location, impressive pizza oven and sauna located between the main house and Annexe and the most idyllic of settings, situated at the end of a country lane on the periphery of Little Dunmow.

Location

The house is situated at the end of a long drive in a delightful rural situation just to the south of Little Dunmow, a small and peaceful village. Less than 2 miles away is Felsted village, with Felsted School being reputed as one of the best in the country, offering day and boarding facilities from 4-18 years.

The larger market town of Great Dunmow lies to the north west and has a wider range of shopping facilities including an out of town superstore as well as offering alternative schooling and recreational facilities. For the commuter the A120 dual carriageway which links with the M11 and Stansted Airport to the east with mainline train stations to Liverpool Street from Chelmsford and Stansted Airport.