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" Part of our Signature collection, this substantial detached four bedroom property occupies an established plot of approximately 4 acres. With established gardens, the house is in a wonderful position overlooking Chantry Wood with far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. The property was built in the 1950 s and is located at the end of a private drive with ample off road parking and a detached double garage.

On entering Lark Rise, you step into the spacious and naturally light entrance hall with a central staircase rising to the first floor. The reception hall provides access to all of the ground floor accommodation, which includes the formal sitting dining room with a triple aspect and feature fireplace.

In a central position is the impressive kitchen breakfast room with bi fold doors to the rear leading out to the garden. The kitchen is well equipped, with an Aga, ample storage, a butler sink, and dishwasher.

There is a study, which is currently also used as a gym space, which provides access to the stunning living room. This spacious entertaining room benefits from a dual aspect, with windows to the front and rear, and the inglenook fireplace with exposed brick and large log burner is a fantastic feature. The ground floor accommodation concludes with a good size utility room and cloakroom.

The large landing has a feature window to the front and provides access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a generous range of fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. The three further bedrooms are all a good size, with the second bedroom benefitting from a further ensuite with a large walk in shower. The first floor concludes with a family bathroom fitted with a panel bath, wc and wash hand basin.

Outside
Set behind a five bar gate is the private circular in and out drive providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. This in turn leads to a detached garage with up and over door and a variety of outbuildings, ideal for storage and garden machinery.

To the rear of the property is the formal garden with a paved patio and the remainder of the garden predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, there is five bar gate giving access to Kelvedon Road. In total, the plot extends to approximately 4 acres and there is potential for the land to be used for equestrian purposes. There is a separate vehicular access to the front of the property.


Location

Lark Rise is located in the highly regarded village of Little Braxted, just a short distance from Wickham Bishops which is a popular village approximately 12 miles east of Chelmsford and 16 miles south of Colchester.

Wickham Bishops is an attractive semi rural village surrounded by open countryside and serviced by a network of villages providing a strong local community. The area is popular for those seeking semi rural living within commutable distance to the city, approximately 4 miles from the A12 and within 3 miles of a mainline railway station with direct services to London Liverpool St , located in the attractive market town of Witham.

There are a choice of schools in the area in both the public and private sector including Maldon Court Prep School, St Cedd‘s, New Hall and Felsted. Additionally, excellent top ranking grammar schools can be found in both Chelmsford and Colchester.

Directions

Please use the postcode CM8 3LB for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band G
Services We understand that mains water, private drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.
Tenure Freehold
EPC rating tbc
Our ref TOL230392 DJN "