3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A delightful period cottage offering three bedrooms, first floor bathroom, ground floor shower room, three receptions and picturesque south facing cottage garden with rear courtyard and parking for two vehicles to the front. Village location. EPC E.

DESCRIPTION

A bright, dual-aspect entrance porch with tiled flooring, provides a practical and welcoming transition into the home. The sitting room is in the heart of the home; this characterful room is anchored by a magnificent brick fireplace with an inset log burner. It boasts extraordinary historic wall paintings alongside exposed ceiling and wall beams. French doors open to the conservatory, while a charming half-stable door leads through to the family room, offering a light-filled formal space featuring dual-aspect windows, exposed timber beams, and a secondary brick fireplace with an inset electric fire. The generous kitchen breakfast room provides a blend of rustic charm and functionality, featuring an oil-fired Aga set within a classic brick chimney breast. The space offers a range of low-level cabinetry with wood effect work surfaces, a central island with an integrated electric oven/hob, and a traditional walk-in pantry. Finished with vinyl flooring and stable doors leading to the adjoining conservatory and utility. A functional utility room with plumbing for washing machine, external access to the courtyard and a dedicated fuel store. The ground floor also features a modern shower room with a power shower, vanity storage and a heated towel rail. The south facing conservatory is bathed in natural light providing a seamless connection between the interior and the garden and courtyard via double French doors.

To the first floor, a bright gallery landing with secondary double glazing provides access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The spacious dual aspect principal double bedroom with bespoke built in wardrobes and exposed beams enjoys a dual aspect to the front and rear garden. Bedroom two is also a generous double, full of natural light, featuring an attractive fireplace, exposed beams and views of the rear garden. The charming third bedroom offers built in storage and overlooks the front elevation. A generous family bathroom comprises a full-length bath, wash hand basin, WC and a heated towel rail.

The rear garden is a beautiful south-facing retreat with paved courtyard leading from the house to a lush lawn boarded by mature shrubbery. There is a brick built storage shed with an adjoining timber pergola for shaded seating, a greenhouse and a further suntrap patio perfect for al fresco dining within this delightful cottage garden. Goldens Cottage enjoys private parking for two vehicles to the front and convenient side access to the rear garden.

LOCATION

The popular village of Wethersfield has its own C of E Church and village store. Finchingfield and Great Bardfield are just a short drive away providing a wider range of facilities. Braintree is approximately 10-15 minutes by car with various supermarkets and mainline train station serving London Liverpool Street. Witham is a 30-minute drive to the east with a faster and more regular service into London, which is approximately 40 minutes. The A120 by-pass can be accessed from Braintree, which is 15-20 minutes from the M11, junction 8, giving onward links to London and the M25.

Services:

Mains water and electricity, private septic tank.
Oil fired Aga and Sunflow programmable electric radiators.
Gigaclear ultra-high-speed broadband.
Council Tax Band D.