This immaculately presented detached period cottage, is believed to date back to the 1700’s, retaining many original features, including exposed timbers to the walls and ceilings, a large redbrick Inglenook fireplace with working fire. The property offers generous living accommodation comprising 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room. A Principal bedroom with en-suite washroom and wc, a further 3 double bedrooms and family bathroom.

This lovely home sits on a private plot approaching 0.3 of an acre of gardens with entertainment terrace, a gated driveway offering parking for numerous vehicles and a detached garage.



The Setting    Barnston is an Essex village which lies approximately 2 miles south-east of the busy town of Great Dunmow which offers a comprehensive range of amenities, with a superstore, shops, public houses, restaurants and schooling for all age groups and is also within easy access to the acclaimed Felsted School. The larger towns of Bishop’s Stortford and Chelmsford are approximately 12 miles away. For commuters by car, there is easy access to the A120, leading to the J8 of the M11 and Stansted’s International Airport is less than 8 miles away.

Ground Floor Accommodation    A solid wood door opens onto an entrance hallway with a staircase rising to the first floor and doors opening on to a fabulous dual aspect sitting room with a large redbrick Inglenook fireplace with working open fire, exposed timbers to the walls and ceiling. A further door from the hallway accesses the dining room with solid wood flooring and exposed timbers to the ceiling. A further door opens onto the kitchen/breakfast room and has been fitted with a good range of bespoke wall and base units with contrasting worksurfaces, tiled flooring and integrated appliances. A further door opens onto a living room with French doors opening onto the garden and terraced entertaining area.

First Floor Accommodation    The staircase to the first floor rises to a landing area with doors to the Principal bedroom and en-suite washroom with wc. There are a further 3 double bedrooms and bathroom with separate shower.

Outside    A private gated driveway offers parking for numerous vehicles and leads to a detached garage. The remainder of the plot surrounds the property and is predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees and hedging to the borders and there is a terraced area to the rear of the property offering excellent entertaining space for outside dining.

Services    Oil fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity are connected.

Local Authority    Uttlesford District Council

Council Tax    Tax Band G

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:
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