Property for Sale

Walkers Village & Country Homes are privileged to offer for sale this charming, Listed Grade II, two bedroom Tudor cottage, being of national importance and special interest. Holly Cottage was originally built in 1557, just a few years after the death of King Henry VIII. It now offers deceptively spacious accommodation including a master bedroom with original 16th century Tudor fireplace, a lounge with 18th century Georgian fireplace, entrance hall, bedroom two/dining room, kitchen and bathroom. The cottage boasts a wealth of original features, including vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers throughout, whilst its solid oak floorboards are a far cry from the days of the original straw floors. To the rear, there is a secluded, cottage style garden and parking for several vehicles. The property is conveniently located being within walking distance of Ingatestone High Street and Main Line Railway Station, which provides a direct connection to London Liverpool Street in approximately 28 mins. Further historical information is available from Walkers.

ACCOMMODATION:
The property benefits throughout from original boarded latch doors, double height ceilings, exterior walls in excess of 14” thickness and deep window sills. It is approached from the rear via a solid wood panelled door leading to the:


ENTRANCE HALL:
5.28m (17ft 4in) x 2.74m (9ft 0in)
A spacious area. Solid oak distressed floorboards and a wealth of original timbers. Original boarded doors providing access to the master bedroom, lounge, second bedroom/dining room and bathroom. Two windows provide views to the rear aspect. Loft hatch.

LOUNGE:
4.57m (15ft 0in) x 4.37m (14ft 4in)
There are many features to this spacious room including an 18th century exposed red brick chimney breast with hearth, which is a fully operational open fire with canopy above. Dual aspect room with one large window overlooking the front aspect and three individual windows overlooking the rear garden.

Vaulted double height ceiling with dimmable spotlights to highlight roof timbers. Wide solid oak floorboards. Two double radiators, oak floor boards continuing throughout. Original ledge and brace door providing access to the front aspect. Large original ledge and brace door provides access to the:

KITCHEN:
2.39m (7ft 10in) x 2.34m (7ft 8in)
A well-fitted kitchen with bespoke light oak framed units comprising numerous base and eye level cupboards. Integrated Neff fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, gas hob, electric fan assisted oven, and extractor fan with lighting above. Laminate worksurfaces, inset enamel single bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer taps. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler with thermostat controls. Norfolk quarry tile flooring with underfloor heating. Vaulted ceiling with upward spotlights. The walls are part tiled with neutral tiles. Large picture window overlooking the rear garden.


BEDROOM TWO / DINING ROOM:
3.66m (12ft 0in) x 2.77m (9ft 1in)
Distressed oak flooring continuing from the entrance hall, window overlooking the front aspect, double radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM:
4.6m (15ft 1in) x 3.02m (9ft 11in)
Once again, this room boasts many original features including a beautiful example of a 16th century Inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer. This room is dual aspect with windows to front and rear. Dimmable spotlights to highlight roof timbers, distressed wide solid oak floorboards, vaulted ceiling.


BATHROOM:
Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising an antique-style roll top claw foot bath with shower over, washstand with inset basin and close coupled w.c. Wide solid oak floorboards, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, window to front.

EXTERIOR
Rear Garden:
The rear garden, which encompasses a corner of the property, is a typical 'country cottage' garden, with woven willow fencing continuing to the boundary. Red brick path, shingle area, herb garden, york flagstone patio area with the remainder mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and borders. A garden shed is provided for storage, exterior security lighting, exterior water tap.

Driveway:
The driveway is shingled and provides parking for two or more vehicles.

Front Garden:
Laid to lawn with shrubs and flower beds.