3 bedroom detached house for sale

ENTRANCE Into: SITTING ROOM 17' 11" x 17' 0" (5.46m x 5.18m) A delightful double aspect room featuring exposed beams, high ceilings, leaded light windows and an attractive inglenook fireplace with stone hearth. DINING ROOM 18' 0" x 12' 7" (5.49m x 3.84m) A charming room featuring exposed beams, brick fireplace and French doors opening to the terrace. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 19' 5" x 17' 7" (5.92m x 5.36m) Extensively fitted with a range of units under granite worktops with a butler sink inset. Appliances include a double oven AGA, integrated dishwasher and space for an American fridge freezer whilst slate flooring leads through to the dining area enjoying a pleasant outlook over the front garden. GARDEN ROOM 14' 8" x 8' 6" (4.47m x 2.59m) A splendid room overlooking the rear gardens with slate flooring and French doors opening to the terrace. REAR LOBBY With slate flooring and external door. CLOAKROOM With a WC and wash basin. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Features an attractive brick fireplace and exposed beams with doors to: BEDROOM 1 18' 5" x 12' 0" (5.61m x 3.66m) A light, double aspect room enjoying stunning views over the rear gardens and paddocks beyond, exposed beams and impressive oak floor boards. BEDROOM 2 15' 2" x 10' 8" (4.62m x 3.25m) With exposed beams, cupboard and impressive exposed floor boards. BEDROOM 3 13' 0" x 9' 7" (3.96m x 2.92m) Enjoying a pleasant outlook over the front garden with exposed beams and exposed floor boards. BATHROOM Fitted with a white suite comprising a WC, wash basin, panelled bath with shower attachment and airing cupboard. OUTSIDE The property is situated in a quiet, rural location at the end of a no through lane offering parking and turning for several vehicles with additional parking area for horse boxes etc. There are formal gardens to the front and rear which are predominantly lawned with well stocked beds and borders and various specimen trees creating a tranquil and colourful setting throughout the year. A mature orchard includes cherry, apple, plum and pear trees with a vegetable patch and blackberry and gooseberry bushes. Situated adjacent to the property is a useful outbuilding currently presented as two store rooms blending itself to a variety of uses.EQUESTRIAN FACILITIESThe equestrian facilities have been thoughtfully designed to the rear of the property with a private drive leading to the stable yard, arena and paddocks with additional parking behind the stables. PADDOCKS There are 8 post and rail paddocks set within a mature hedge line providing shelter whilst also enjoying the spectacular rural backdrop. MENAGE The menage/arena is topped with Andrew Bowen arena surfacing and measures 50m x 25m.STABLES A recently constructed stable block providing 8 stables, tack room and 2 stores with light, power and water connected. In all about 8.8 acres.PLANNING Planning permission was approved in 2022 for a two storey extension increasing the size of the kitchen and living area and adding another first floor bedroom. For further details visit Braintree District Council Reference 22.01719/LBC. Conversion of the existing outbuilding to a residential annexe 2020 and 2023 for use in association with Bower Hall Reference 20/00607/LBC. SERVICES: Main electricity, septic tank, bore hole private water supply and oil-fired heating. NOTE: None of the services have been tested by the agent.LOCAL AUTHORITY: Braintree District Council. Council Tax Band: F. 2,963.48 per annum.VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.