" This stunning Grade II listed property displays some fine period features having undergone impressive restoration whilst enjoying a central location within this highly regarded and well served North Essex village.

The property is entered via an imposing eight panelled door leading to an entrance lobby with brick flooring and door to cloakroom. An attractive oak arch opens to the stunning living/kitchen/breakfast room which enjoys a double aspect with views to Majendie Lane via a large bay window and a sash window to the rear overlooking the courtyard. This room displays a fantastic oak frame and has a rather attractive red brick fireplace with carved stone lintel above and the date '1672' set within. The kitchen is of very high quality with granite work surfaces and integral appliances and is further enhanced by a large island unit with solid oak worktop and breakfast bar. A square oak arch leads to a vaulted rear lobby which displays a fantastic oak frame and gives rear access to the courtyard. A winding staircase leads down to the basement which provides entertaining space and could be used for a variety of purposes such as ancillary bedroom accommodation or a cinema room. The basement has wide French doors that via a brick arch lead to a spiral staircase rising to the courtyard which further adds to the flexibility on offer.

The first floor is equally impressive and well appointed with a pretty landing boasting a red brick fireplace and oak frame work on display. An attractive master bedroom with vaulted ceiling displays a fine oak frame with a hardwood door leading to an ante room/cot bedroom which could readily convert to a en-suite if required (subject to planning). The second bedroom to the rear takes in views to the Norman castle and once more has an attractive vaulted ceiling and oak frame work on display. These two bedrooms are served by a well presented family bath/shower room with roll top bath.

The property benefits from an attractive and private courtyard garden which can be accessed via a pedestrian gate from Castle Lane. The courtyard is of a split level nature and comprises large sandstone terraces making it ideal for entertaining with low maintenance in mind. A contemporary glass balustrade gives way to the spiral staircase accessing the basement and a detached utility building provides ample storage and houses the gas boiler. There is a large storage shed and pavioured parking space to the rear of the property. 

BASEMENT  

LOBBY  

BEDROOM 3/STUDIO 24' 7" x 11' 1" (7.5m x 3.4m)  

GROUND FLOOR  

ENTRANCE HALL 6' 10" x 5' 8" (2.10m x 1.75m)  

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM 27' 2" x 13' 1" (8.3m x 4.0m)  

REAR HALL 8' 10" x 7' 10" (2.7m x 2.4m)  

CLOAKROOM 6' 10" x 3' 7" (2.10m x 1.10m)  

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING  

BEDROOM 1 13' 1" x 11' 9" (4.0m x 3.60m)  

BEDROOM 2 13' 1" x 7' 10" (4.0m x 2.40m)  

BEDROOM 4/DRESSING ROOM 9' 10" x 7' 4" (3.0m x 2.25m)  

FAMILY BATHROOM 7' 10" x 7' 10" (2.4m x 2.4m)  

DETACHED UTILITY ROOM 6' 6" x 6' 0" (2.0m x 1.85m)  "