4 bedroom detached for sale

As part of our Signature collection is this charming Grade II Listed farmhouse situated on the outskirts of this popular village just 2.4 miles north of Chelmsford city centre and mainline station, set within grounds approaching 3.5 acres with equestrian facilities and an annexe.

Believed to date back to the 15th Century Thorleys has been subject to an extensive renovation and restoration project over the years, whilst retaining its original charm.



A welcoming reception hall immediately impresses with its charming brick inglenook fireplace and exposed timbers. This room provides access to all principal reception rooms and the inner lobby which has access to the back door and the ground floor family bathroom with free standing bath.

The study and sitting room are beautifully appointed, both having log burners and the sitting room has double doors opening into the Orangery which has views of the surrounding garden and access to the sun terrace via two sets of French doors. There is also direct access from the Orangery into the kitchen creating a fantastic space for entertaining.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped with a range of bespoke fitted handcrafted units with solid work surfaces and integrated appliances including an AGA, electric oven, gas hob with extractor over, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Further access can be gained to the rear sun terrace with lovely views over the gardens towards the stable yard. Adjacent is the utility room with a back door and further storage units with space and plumbing for all the necessary utility appliances.

To the first floor are four generously proportioned bedrooms and a shower room. The principal bedroom suite has exposed beams and vaulted ceiling with a beautiful feature fireplace and en suite shower facilities.

A separate staircase leads to another bedroom with vaulted ceiling and whitewashed timbers which is linked to the remainder of the first floor via another bedroom. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes.

The property is approached via a private driveway with space for up to 5 vehicles. The neighbouring property has a right of access over the driveway and a single car parking space.

Situated on the driveway with its own private courtyard is an ancillary building which offers an open plan studio comprising kitchenette, cloakroom and a first floor area.

The gardens commences at the front of the property and continues round to the side where the Victorian style Orangery and kitchen terrace are positioned with a south easterly aspect.

Within the gardens is a stable yard including a quadruple stable block, tack room and storage facility. To the rear of the formal gardens is a small woodland area and pond set before the paddocks. Within the paddock is an animal pen, ideally suited for a smallholding and to the far end of the paddock is access into the neighbouring field that the property has a right of access over.

The neighbouring property Thorleys Maltings has a right of access over the driveway to their property and owns a parking space adjacent to their property.

Thorleys enjoys a right of access over the field beyond the paddock which leads to a single-track country lane accessed from Blasford Hill.


Location

The property is located on the outskirts of the village of Little Waltham and ideally positioned for access onto the A131 and A120.

The attractive village of Little Waltham is located less than 4 miles to the north of Chelmsford and is largely surrounded by open countryside leading to a network of footpaths and riverside walks with Meadows Nature Reserve nearby.

The village offers a variety of amenities including a highly rated C of E primary school, two village halls and the popular White Hart public house. The village has a thriving community centred around the popular St Martins parish church. The village offers a regular bus service providing straight forward access to Broomfield Hospital and Chelmsford city centre and both Chelmsford railway station and Beaulieu Station have direct links to London Liverpool Street (approximate journey time 35 minutes). Chelmsford city centre offers a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities with both state and private schooling available, including two highly regarded Grammar schools. By road there is access onto the A130/A120 to Braintree and Stansted.

Directions

The property can be found on Blasford Hill on the right-hand side heading away from Broomfield and Chelmsford under SATNAV CM3 3PF

Important Information

Council Tax Band - G EPC rating - E
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Central heating is via an oil fired boiler
Tenure - Freehold

Agents Note
The neighbouring property Thorleys Maltings has a right of access over the driveway to their property and owns a parking space adjacent to their property. Thorleys enjoys a right of access over the field beyond the paddock which leads to a single-track country lane accessed from Blasford Hill.