Blackmore End, Braintree

GUIDE PRICE *** £700,000 - £750,000 ***

Beresfords are pleased to offer for sale this well-presented four bedroom detached property set within approximately three quarters of an acre and located in the tranquil village of Blackmore End. The property offers wraparound gardens, a separate summer house and fantastic uninterrupted countryside views.

The accommodation comprises; an entrance lobby, downstairs cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room fitted in a farmhouse style with a redbrick chimney housing a range cooker with an extractor hood within (the fireplace is suitably sized to accommodate an 'AGA'). There are a range of floor and wall mounted units and a mix of granite worktops. There is a separate utility/boot room which has plumbing for a washing machine and extensive storage and a further cupboard housing a hot water cylinder. The living room is situated to the rear of the property and has French patio doors leading to a terrace with beautiful views to the garden and countryside beyond. There are exposed floorboards and an attractive redbrick chimney breast with oak lintel and herringbone hearth with an inset woodburning stove that provides a focal point. The dining room is adjacent to the sitting room and benefits from the same aspect giving views to the grounds and countryside and has exposed floorboards and an attractive part vaulted ceiling.

The inner hall has a staircase rising to the first floor and a vaulted ceiling with a cupboard under the stairs for storage purposes. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms on the ground floor two of which have the original cast iron fireplaces, and bedroom three boasting handmade bespoke cupboards and drawers. Bedroom three also has a practical ensuite cloakroom. Bedroom two has views to the easterly elevation overlooking the garden and has a large wardrobe. The main bedroom has a wonderful southerly aspect, attractive pine floor boarding and a complete range of bespoke wardrobe and shelf units which run from the floor to ceiling and also includes a dressing table. The ground floor bathroom is a four-piece suite.

The first floor is equally attractive and currently is laid out with two generously proportioned bedrooms which have wonderful views over the surrounding countryside and vaulted ceilings. There is a large landing with a Velux window and the further room is currently used as a study but could readily be turned into an ensuite bath/shower room if desired.

The property is approached via a private drive with hedging with a spinney to the left-hand side. This leads to an extensive area of hardstanding and parking, beyond which is a double cart lodge and a further covered parking bay with an adjacent storage barn/workshop. The property occupies a central position within the plot and is surrounded by extensive areas of lawn with mature hedging on all the boundaries. The orientation is in a south and westerly aspect enabling the property to take advantage of the all-day sun and is perfect for family entertaining. On the northerly aspect is an attractive mixed spinney with a variety of native trees to include lime and horse chestnut. There is a useful and attractive party barn which is situated to the westerly side of the garden which is ideal for family entertaining and is equipped with power and light and has a large, raised deck which is positioned to take advantage of the all-day sun. The property is situated next to a farm which has not been in use for the last 15 years.