5 bed detached house for sale

Mill Road, Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex CM7

With grounds of about 0.25 of an acre, and accommodation of over 2,600sqft, Willow House is the ideal family home. The property combines formal and informal rooms of some elegance, that carefully flow into the south facing garden, allowing for the perfect indoor/outdoor experience.

Internally, the porch leads to an inviting entrance hall which opens to the ground floor, comprising three formal reception rooms, a living room, dining room, and family room. And of particular note, all of these rooms are interlinked, either by doors or are completely open through.

The heart of the house is the stunning vaulted kitchen/dining room; a bright and airy space designed for both everyday living and social gatherings. Modern fixtures and fittings, along with integrated appliances such as gas range hob, and Quooker tap, makes this kitchen a very practical and enjoyable space. Once again, this space opens through to the living room giving even more space to entertain the family, and in addition both rooms have bi-folding doors that lead out to the newly designed tiered terrace. There is also a utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor.

The first floor boasts five generously sized bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms, and a family bathroom. Delightful views over the countryside and the landmark village windmill can be enjoyed from all aspects. Although the current vendors have enhanced this fine home, further adjustments could be made to the first floor, or, to the ground floor to incorporate the garage into additional living space; subject to the necessary consents.

The property benefits from a double length garage, along with ample driveway parking with electric car charger, along with useful outbuildings. The rear garden extends to about 0.25 of an acre and backs onto open countryside, making it the ideal spot with its south facing aspect. Most notable is the generous south facing two tier patio area with inset LED feature lighting. Mainly, the gardens are laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and planting. Further up the garden, is the open sided garden room with power, lighting, Sandstone tiled flooring and a water supply; ideal for dining and entertaining. A timber store/workshop is situated at the foot of the garden boasting double doors, power and lighting.

General
Local Authority: Braintree District Council
Services: All mains services connected.
Council Tax: Band F
EPC Rating: E
Agents Note: The property is a fully alarmed with the added benefit of CCTV.

The property is positioned within striking distance to the village centre. Great Bardfield is a popular village centred around a thriving high street with two public houses, a cooperative store, a butchers, an electrical shop and a book shop. In addition, on the outskirts of the village, there is a farm shop with a restaurant and post office. Within the village is a pre-school and a Church of England Primary school and three churches; and the Freshwell Health Centre, rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission is only minutes drive away.

Nearby Great Dunmow offers a supermarket together with a busy high street of independent stores along with numerous pubs and restaurants. The larger town of Bishop's Stortford lies just beyond. Communications in the area are catered for with a rail service to London Liverpool Street from either Stansted (approximately 45 minutes) or Bishop's Stortford (approximately 45 minutes). The A120 linking the M11 at junction 8 and the A12 is just to the south at Dunmow, 7.5 miles.