Property for Sale

Situated on a plot of 1.4 acres, in a delightful semi-rural location, this charming home built in parts some 300 years ago, has been sympathetically restored retaining a wealth of character. The oldest part of the house is timber framed, and features exposed beams, mellow brick fireplaces and floors. The new wing (added within the last twenty years) offers an additional living room, bedroom and wet room which has been designed to complement the original property. The grounds, which are mainly laid to lawn, feature a double detached garage with large shingled area for mutliple parking and a formal garden, fenced, ideal for small children or pets. Located close to the Gt. Leighs race course and show ground with easy access to major roads and railway station at Chelmsford.

DETAILS:
Corner Cottage is timber framed with a pitched and tiled roof relieved with attractive Upvc double glazed windows in keeping with the style of the property. A further wing which was added in the 1990's is brick built under a pitched and tiled roof with matching windows and doors.

The specification includes a bespoke fully fitted kitchen and quality sanitary ware. The interior features a wealth of exposed joinery, fireplaces and original brick floors in parts.

The property is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage with LPG for the heating, radiators to most areas. The house has a security alarm system.

The two reception rooms feature mellow brick fireplaces with wood burning stoves and points for wall lights.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of pine solid wood cabinets with tiled working surface inset with a one and half bowl sink unit. The appliances include a Neff eye level oven and grill, four ring hob unit with extractor above, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

The wet room adjacent to Bedroom One includes a pedestal basin, low flush wc, shower and screen.



FLOOR PLAN
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
ENERGY CERTIFICATE
LOUNGE
DINING ROOM
BREAKFAST BAR
GARDEN
GROUNDS:
Formal Gardens
The cottage is set within the centre of the garden,with lawns, high conifers and hedging creating seclusion from Banters Lane. There is a sun terrace to the front and side and a brook to the rear boundary. The remainder of the grounds are laid to lawn and include trees and evergreens, a shingle driveway to the front provides off road parking for several cars, boat or caravan.






GARAGE:
Fully detached with a personal door, cream rendered with a pitched and tiled roof. Twin up and over panelled doors, lighting connected.

The cottage is part timber framed, part brick built with cream rendering under a pitched and tiled roof relieved by pretty Upvc windows and dormers to the roof. Shingle driveway with off road parking for several cars. Container/storage.

Close to Gt Leighs race course and show ground. Steep staircase with short tread.



DIRECTIONS:
Travelling on the A12 toward Chelmsford, take the A130 exit, on the slip road staying in the outside lane, go right on the roundabout, fifth exit, after 200 yards go right on the roundabout, fourth exit then cross the roundabout first exit signposted Boreham on the 1137. Continue on this road 300 yards, turn left signposted 'The Walthams and Gt. Leighs' into Waltham Road, continue on this road for some way, passing the Dog and Gun Public House, past the Church on the right hand side, turn right into Mill Lane signposted Ranks Green and Gubbians Green. Continue along turning left into Banters Lane and the property can be found on the right hand side.