5 bedroom cottage for sale

Boasting an UNOVERLOOKED SOUTH-FACING rear garden, far-reaching COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS and VERSATILE living space inc. 21' lounge with inglenook fireplace, traditional kitchen & 18' DUAL ASPECT dining room is this wonderful FIVE bedroom Grade II Listed cottage. Benefiting from ANNEX/bedroom five with EN-SUITE, plenty of 17th Century ORIGINAL CHARACTER FEATURES throughout and ideally set in a sought after SEMI-RURAL village location. Offering allocated plus visitors parking and within easy reach of local shops/amenities, Cressing Station (4 min drive) & A120/M11. Internal viewings highly recommended!

Originally dating back to the 17th Century, this spacious and incredible versatile Grade II Listed cottage features many of its original character features, inclusive of Inglenook fireplaces, exposed brick features and exposed beams.

Internally, the property comprises a generous 21' lounge with Inglenook fireplace, a spacious 18' dual aspect dining room and traditional naturally light kitchen in addition to an annex/guest bedroom and adjoining shower room and ground floor bathroom. For those who work from home, the annex bedroom would easily suit a comfortable office space with adjoining en-suite facilities for convenience.

The property benefits from two access points to the first floor, which features four double bedrooms (one currently used as a dressing room) and the added benefit of a Jack & Jill shower room. There are extensive far-reaching countryside views from this property which externally, offers a South-facing and completely unoverlooked rear garden and a wonderful frontage, enclosed by picket fencing and comprising a wishing well with seating area and decorative stone for low maintenance.

Ideally situated in a semi-rural village location, this property boasts easy access to local village amenities including shops, pub/restaurant and local school. Main access routes such as A120/M11 are easily accessible, with Cressing Station set just a 4 min drive away and offering ample parking with direct links to London Liverpool Street.

The accommodation, with approximate room sizes, is as follows:

Ground Floor Accommodation: -

Entrance Lobby: - Secure main entry door into lobby area, carpeted flooring and access door into lounge.

Lounge: - 6.63m x 4.78m (21'9 x 15'8) - Two glazed windows to front aspect, Inglenook fireplace with exposed brick features and log burning stove, radiator, carpeted flooring and a series of exposed beams.

Inner Hall: - Stairs to first floor, solid wood flooring with access to dining room, ground floor bathroom and rear lobby which serves the guest/annex bedroom and en-suite.

Dining Room: - 5.64m x 3.91m (18'6 x 12'10) - Glazed windows to each side aspect, fireplace with exposed brick features and log burning stove, radiator, solid wood flooring and exposed beams. Additional spiral staircase to first floor and open access to kitchen.

Kitchen: - 3.71m x 3.58m (12'2 x 11'9) - Double glazed windows and French doors to rear aspect, a series of matching base and wall units, edged work surfaces in solid oak incorporating a one and a half bowl sink with central mixer tap and drainer, Rangemaster oven with electric hob and extractor hood over, integrated low level fridge, freezer and dishwasher, wall-mounted boiler, tiled flooring.

Rear Lobby: - Lobby area covered by polycarbonate roof, glazed window to side aspect and access to annex/bedroom five. Access door to rear garden.

Bathroom: - Glazed window to rear aspect, freestanding roll top bath with central mixer tap, shower attachment and shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, extractor fan, radiator, tiled flooring and smooth ceiling with exposed beams.

Annex / Bedroom Five: - 3.94m x 2.69m (12'11 x 8'10) - Double glazed windows to side and rear aspects, carpeted flooring. Opening to shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room: - Enclosed and fully tiled double shower, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, extractor fan, vinyl flooring.

First Floor Accommodation: -

Landing: - Glazed window to rear aspect, carpeted flooring.

Master Bedroom: - 3.99m x 3.68m (13'1 x 12'1) - Glazed window to front aspect, built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards, loft access, radiator, carpeted flooring.

Dressing Room / Bedroom Four: - 3.10m x 2.49m (10'2 x 8'2) - Glazed window to front aspect, fitted wardrobes, radiator, wood effect flooring.

Jack & Jill Shower Room: - Glazed window to side aspect, enclosed corner shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, extractor fan, heated towel rail, wooden flooring.

Bedroom Two: - 3.84m x 3.20m (12'7 x 10'6) - Glazed window to side aspect (fitted with shutters), built-in wardrobes, radiator, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Three: - 2.95m x 2.64m (9'8 x 8'8) - Glazed window to side aspect (fitted with shutters), built-in wardobes, radiator, carpeted flooring.

Exterior: -

Rear Garden: - Unoverlooked South-facing rear garden comprising patio areas with remainder mainly laid to lawn, mature shrub borders, gated side access and large timber shed fitted with power and lighting, currently used as a utility/laundry room.

Frontage & Parking: - Enclosed by picket fencing and comprising paving slab pathway to main entry door, decorative stone and shingle with seating area and wishing well. Potential to convert frontage into driveway if required. Various free for all parking spaces to property frontage.

Agents Notes: - Council Tax Band: E

For further information regarding this property, please contact Hamilton Piers.