5 bedroom detached house

Mill Cottage lies within a truly unique setting within its own ‘island’ riverside setting with the River Blackwater meandering past this unique setting in the heart of Kelvedons’ Conservation Area. Set within a landscaped plot approaching two acres with extensive oak framed garaging and parking, this picturesque setting is truly an oasis of calm yet ideal for all the family within this sought-after village setting. Approached via Easterford Mill this private residence offers a gated entrance and ample parking for numerous vehicles, together with bespoke garaging with power and light connected, ideal for classic and high end cars. The property has two entrances to the front aspect, one leading into a large welcoming hallway with beautifully tiled floor and a cloakroom/wc off – this also gives access to two bedrooms each with their own en-suite. The central kitchen/dining room is a wonderful open space with a gas fired four-oven AGA, bespoke range of units and dresser style storage, quartz and granite workshops and bi-folding doors opening to the decked terrace to the front of the property. There is a utility room with butler sink and a pantry. Beyond is an inner hallway from the second main entrance leading to a bedroom, separate bathroom and further triple aspect reception room which could be used as another bedroom, creating an ideal Annex/guest suite opportunity at this side of the property. Central to the property and offering impressive living space is the main reception room with half panelling to walls and a feature fireplace. This leads through to the bespoke Garden Room by Westbury providing additional entertaining space, with vaulted beamed ceiling, glazed to three aspects with bi-folding doors and shutters. To the first floor there is a spacious double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room, together with a sizeable loft room offering ample storage but could be converted to another bedroom (STPP). All the rooms are beautifully decorated with panelled doors and quality bathroom suites.

Outside, bi-folding doors lead from the dining end of the kitchen onto a raised deck area overlooking the front of the property. A paved seating area in the rear garden is covered by an oak framed gazebo which has custom made wind breaks, heaters and lighting. The gardens are beautifully tended with areas of lawn, mature trees, flower and shrub borders. Within the garden is an octagonal Scandinavian BBQ/entertaining room by Artic Cabins being double glazed and can seat up to 20 people and the impressive range of garaging ideal for car lovers. The garaging and parking include a quadruple garage block which has a storage/workshop space and wc with power and light connected and covered parking space. There is a further double garage, an oak framed car port with pitched tiled roof and a further oak framed garage again offering power and light. The garages are high specification and could be adaptable as Annex accommodation.

The location is within easy walking distance of Kelvedon main line station, offering fast services into London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford City and Colchester. The village is much sought-after with its Conservation Area of period properties, local shops and eateries together with St. Mary’s Church of England primary School. Grammar schools are within easy reach at both Chelmsford and Colchester. Property Information: Tenure Freehold, Braintree District Council (Tax Band G), EPC awaited. mains drainage. Full access rights to Mill Cottage via Easterford Mill.
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Kelvedon Main Line Station 5 minute walk (0.2 miles) - Liverpool Street 50 minutes | Kelvedon St. Mary’s CofE Primary School approx. 0.4 miles (approx. 8 mins walk)
Renowned Grammar Schools Chelmsford approx. 14 miles & Colchester 9.6 miles | Tiptree Village approx. 3.5 miles | Excellent road links A12 (M25) and Stansted Airport (via A120)