What We Say at the Zoe Napier Group: This property is truly unique with a wealth of character and an ideal plot for a downsizer or small family. The location is ideal for a rural feel with access routes and amenities a short drive away. 

What the owners say: We purchased this house in 1989 and have spent a very happy 31 years here. We have raised our two children in idyllic country surroundings. The Cottage is in ideal position being away from everything but close enough to amenities if needed. The best of both worlds. 

The Facts This individual property offers versatile character accommodation with the majority of the rooms on the ground floor with two staircases leading up to two further loft rooms that are currently being used as bedrooms for children. The property dates back into the 1800's and showcases plenty of the character through the open inglenook fireplace and the exposed timbers. The property has been owned by the same family for over 30 years and offers a semi rural location with some fabulous views over farmland. The property has a traditional kitchen that opens up to a breakfast conservatory that overlooks the arranged garden, this flows through to a central dining room come play room that in turn, has two bedrooms leading off from there. The main living room is a long light room with a feature inglenook fireplace. In the loft space approached via two separate staircases there are two rooms that can be accessed and are currently utilised as two bedrooms with restricted head height throughtout.

Set in the grounds of the property is a detached character outbuilding that would make a perfect office or gym with heating and water. The garden is ample for the property with a Victorian style Hartley Botanic Glasshouse with cold frames and separate patio areas for entertaining.
 

Setting & Location This property is located on the corner of Brook lane and Vicarage Lane in Great Baddow, a rural spot with farmland views to the south of Chelmsford. Situated perfectly for a quieter life with good access into Chelmsford for the mainline station and the vast amount of amenities and entertainment the city provides. There is good access to the A12 and the A130 providing links up and down the county of Essex. The nearest schools are in nearby Galleywood at St Michaels Junior C of E School and Larkrise Primary School, Great Baddow Junior School and with secondary education found at Moulsham High School, Great Baddow High School or Sandon School. You are also close to private schools such as Widford, St Cedds and St Annes or New Hall and Felsted.This location also provides good access to rural and open spaces with Hanningfield reservoir to the south, RHS Hyde Hall a 7 mile drive and a plethora of local footpaths and bridleways with Galleywood Vineyard and Winery over the ifeld as the crow flies.Great Baddow 1.6 miles - Chelmsford 3.6 miles – Maldon 11 miles – Brentwood 12 miles – Witham 12 miles – Stansted Airport 25 miles