5 bedroom detached house for sale

Stunning detached family home surrounded by beautiful open countryside

Description

A beautifully presented period home, finished to an exceptional standard with meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship throughout. Set within grounds extending to approximately 1.67 acres, the property enjoys delightful views across the surrounding countryside and benefits from a self-contained annex together with a substantial five-bay garage and cart lodge.

The approach is via an elegant oak-framed entrance porch with glazed panels, opening into a welcoming reception hall where a feature red brick fireplace with wood-burning stove creates a warm focal point. Stairs rise to the first floor, and there is a useful built-in storage cupboard with doors leading to the principal reception rooms. The drawing room is a superb space, enhanced by a vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams and a striking red brick fireplace with oak bressumer and wood-burning stove. Glazed bi-fold doors to both sides flood the room with natural light and provide access to the gardens. The dining room enjoys a dual aspect with French doors opening to the rear terrace, complemented by a further fireplace with wood-burning stove. The kitchen/breakfast room is equally impressive, fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke cabinetry beneath granite work surfaces, incorporating a double sink with mixer tap and Quooker hot water tap, integrated appliances and space for an Aga and wine fridge. French doors open to the terrace, and the room is further enhanced by a built-in sound system with ceiling speakers. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a cloakroom with exposed flint wall and stone basin, a family snug, boot room with bespoke cabinetry, and a well-appointed utility room with stable door to the rear garden.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys front and rear aspect views and opens into a dressing room with fitted wardrobes, leading to a luxurious en suite with walk-in shower. There is also a further walk-in wardrobe with access to eaves storage. Three further double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and an additional en suite to the guest bedroom.

The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway providing ample parking and leading to an attractive front garden. To the rear, a secluded garden offers an Indian sandstone terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining, raised beds, mature trees and a timber-framed gazebo with power, lighting and heating. A raised decking area incorporates a hot tub that enjoys the open rural views, and there is a detached annex comprising a reception room, sauna, bedroom and shower room. The garaging is extensive, with a triple cart lodge providing two enclosed bays with power and lighting and an open bay with adjoining log store, complemented by a further double cart lodge with two open bays.

Location

Mill Green is a small, quiet hamlet surrounded by open countryside, offering a number of delightful walks. The nearby village of Horseheath (about 2 miles) has a fine public house/restaurant, post office, and church.

More comprehensive facilities are available at Linton (about 5 miles), including a variety of shops, public houses, library, health centre, sports centre, zoo, primary and junior schools, and a highly regarded college, now an Academy school. Linton is also well placed for access to Addenbrooke’s Hospital/Biomedical Campus, the Babraham Institute, and Granta Park.

For a wider range of everyday shopping and leisure activities, Haverhill (approximately 8 miles) offers supermarkets, high-street stores, a cinema, leisure centre, gyms, cafés, and restaurants, making it a convenient destination for entertainment and practical needs.

For the commuter, the M11 provides access to Stansted Airport and the M25, and there is a mainline railway station at Audley End with services to London’s Liverpool Street, Stansted Airport, and Cambridge.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,481 sq ft


Acreage: 1.67 Acres