5 bed detached house for sale

Walthams Cross, Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex CM7

Immaculately presented and thoughtfully extended period farmhouse, set in about 5.5 acres with a detached Essex barn, in a charming semi-rural position on the outskirts of Great Bardfield.

Description
Believed to date back to the 16th century and enhanced by a sympathetic modern extension, Cross Farm is a striking Grade II listed farmhouse that beautifully blends period charm with contemporary living. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully improved, the property showcases fine examples of historic architecture while offering a light, spacious and modern interior.

The accommodation extends to nearly 3,800 sq ft and includes five well-proportioned bedrooms, four elegant reception rooms and a stunning open-design kitchen/family room, suited for family living and entertaining.

Situated approximately 30 metres to the south-east of the main house is a substantial, unconverted Grade II listed Essex Barn, offering significant potential for a variety of future uses. Extending to approximately 1,560 sq ft, the barn benefits from its own private garden and is currently used for storage.

A double garage complements the house, which is beautifully positioned within about 5.5 acres of gardens and grounds, enjoying views over the surrounding countryside.

The property is offered for sale with no onward chain.

Cross Farm is a beautifully crafted timber-framed and plastered home, with a handmade red-clay tiled roof. The property is accessed via a welcoming reception hall that connects many of the principal ground floor rooms. The south-west facing kitchen/family room is bright and well-appointed, featuring a range of fitted units, work surfaces and integrated appliances. This space flows into a family/dining area with a glazed elevation that provides lovely views and direct access to the garden. A practical utility room and a secondary staircase to the first floor are located just off the kitchen. To the rear of the reception hall, a useful storage lobby/boot room leads to a ground-floor wet room. The ground floor also includes a spacious study area, an additional reception room and a beautifully presented triple-aspect sitting room with a large inglenook fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. Throughout the ground floor, there are many charming period features including exposed beams, brickwork and fireplaces, adding to the property’s historic character.

An inner hallway houses the main staircase, which leads to the first floor where you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. The guest bedroom benefits from en suite facilities, while the principal bedroom - with its vaulted ceiling -enjoys a dressing area, walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious en suite.

The second floor offers the fifth and final bedroom, which includes a secondary room and WC facilities, making it ideal as a guest suite or teenager’s retreat.

Outside
Cross Farm is discreetly positioned, set well back from a quiet country lane and approached via a sweeping gravel driveway that leads to a detached double garage. The approach is both private and impressive, framed by mature hedging and trees that give way to the property's charming frontage. A partly raised formal garden, enclosed by a beautiful period brick and flint wall, creates a striking first impression.

The gardens surrounding the house have been thoughtfully laid out to complement its historic character. To the front, expansive lawns are interspersed with mature shrubs and trees, offering seasonal interest and structure. The side garden provides formal lawn opening to woodland, whilst the rear garden, partly divided by a continuation of the brick and flint wall, opens onto a more informal landscape of paddock.
Positioned to the south-east of the house, the substantial Essex barn enjoys its own sense of privacy, with an enclosed garden that is believed to have once been part of a formal Renaissance-style layout. This generous space offers a wealth of opportunities for future use- whether as ancillary accommodation, events space or conversion (subject to any necessary consents).

Altogether, the grounds extend to approximately 5.5 acres.

Services
Mains water and private drainage. Oil fired heating and electricity connected.

Location
Great Bardfield: 1 mile, Thaxted: 6 miles, Braintree: 7.2 miles, Great Dunmow: 8.5 miles, Chelmsford: 19.2 miles, Cambridge: 27 miles. All distances approximate.

Cross Farm is delightfully situated in the hamlet of Waltham’s Cross, along an ancient country lane surrounded by open farmland. It is situated in a tranquil setting, designated a Special Landscape Area in the Pant Valley, between Finchingfield and Great Bardfield, with direct access to miles of footpaths over Essex countryside.

Great Bardfield is a very popular village, renowned for its charming rural setting, historic architecture and artistic heritage. The village has a very active community along with a Co-op/post office and two public houses, as well as a highly regarded primary school. One of the notable features of the village is the beautiful St Mary’s medieval church, with its striking architecture and historical significance.

There are excellent schools within the area, both in the public and private sector - notably at Felsted and Bishop's Stortford - with King Edward VI Grammar School and the County High School for Girls at Chelmsford. The rural market towns of Thaxted, Saffron Walden and Great Dunmow provide all the local amenities with good access to Chelmsford, Colchester, Bishop’s Stortford and Cambridge.

Square Footage: 3,776 sq ft

Acreage:
5.53 Acres

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