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" Ridgewell is an attractive, well served village with a pub, parish church and school. There is a variety of period architecture centred round a village green. Nearby towns include Halstead about 10 miles , Haverhill 5 and Clare about 4 miles. Approximately 25 miles equal distance from Ridgewell is Bury St. Edmunds, Cambridge, Colchester and Chelmsford.

A striking Grade II Listed Farmhouse believed to date back to 1549 and the current residence originating around 1680, set in an idyllic countryside setting in double moated grounds. The property is in need of some cosmetic improvement and renovation works but has the potential to add value and sits in extensive grounds measuring in all about 3.15 acres and incorporating a grass tennis court as well as a range of outbuildings and the potential for basic equestrian use.


Entrance via A large porch with quarry tiled flooring and outlook to the side via an impressive oak front door. A door leads through to the

SITTING ROOM 16 6" x 15 6" 5.03m x 4.72m A charming and spacious reception room with sash window to the front aspect, built in oak corner cupboard and an impressive inglenook fireplace with a log burning stove, set upon a brick hearth with bressummer over, recessed storage cupboard and staircase leading to the first floor. Door to

DRAWING ROOM 32 10" x 16 4" 10.01m x 4.98m An impressive reception room offering an abundance of light with dual aspect views over the front and across the gardens, featuring a red brick open fireplace with Victorian cast iron log grate with decorative niche and oak flooring. Door to

REAR LOBBY With storage cupboards to either side. Opening through to the

LIBRARY 14 9" x 9 8" 4.5m x 2.95m An impressive room with a range of built in book cases that could also be utilised as a study with oak parquet flooring and sash windows to the rear. Door to

INNER HALLWAY With door leading down to the Cellar with staircase leading to the first floor and large internal store. Door to

DINING ROOM 15 3" x 14 3" 4.65m x 4.34m With door leading to the side and a fireplace with marble hearth and wood surround.

KITCHEN 13 7" x 12 1" 4.14m x 3.68m Comprising a range of wall and base units under worktop with double stainless steel sink inset. Space for a freestanding cooker, fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.

REAR HALLWAY With door opening to a large walk in larder and outlook to the front.

BOOT ROOM 8 2" x 6 11" 2.49m x 2.11m With access to the rear gardens.

CLOAKROOM With WC and wash hand basin.

UTILITY ROOM 16 5" x 9 11" 5m x 3.02m Housing the boiler, which is partly vaulted and excellent for additional storage space.

First Floor

INNER HALLWAY With storage cupboard, rooflight and doors to

BATHROOM 11 4" x 9 7" 3.45m x 2.92m With panelled bath with shower attachment over, WC, vanity sink unit and heated towel rail.

LANDING With bedrooms off

REAR LANDING With outlook to the rear and views over open countryside. Staircase leading from the Sitting Room.

BEDROOM 10 0" x 6 11" 3.05m x 2.11m 6 With built in wardrobe, built in cupboard, pedestal sink unit and outlook to the rear with views over open countryside.

INNER LANDING To

BEDROOM 16 5" x 14 9" 5m x 4.5m 1 A spacious and bright bedroom with outlook to the gardens, moat and countryside beyond.

BEDROOM 16 6" x 16 4" 5.03m x 4.98m 2 A bright and spacious dual aspect double bedroom with built in wardrobes and outlook to the gardens and countryside beyond.

BEDROOM 15 0" x 13 11" 4.57m x 4.24m 3 A further double bedroom with built in wardrobe, wash hand basin and outlook to the front.

BEDROOM 13 8" x 11 8" 4.17m x 3.56m 4 A further double bedroom with built in wardrobe and outlook to the front.

BEDROOM 5 With built in wardrobe and outlook to the rear.

Outside The property is approached via a driveway coming past the lovely former GRANARY with storage space to the ground floor, including a stable, open car port and workshop and a first floor hay store. The property opens up via a pair of Suffolk gates into a sweeping driveway with plenty of parking and turning for multiple vehicles. A driveway leads through to the rear where a large Garage building is found with an open cart lodge, adjacent machinery store and log store. Further outbuildings include a block of 4 store rooms. The grounds are a real asset to the property and feature open areas of traditional lawn interspersed with a range of mature trees and planting, a paddock and grass Tennis court historically that could be restored as well as remnants of an ancient moat. The initial grounds also comprise a sunken planted front terrace and measures in all about 3.15 acres. The remaining elements of Essex Hall will be sold off in Lots.

SERVICES Main water and drainage. Main electricity connected. Oil fired heating to radiators. NOTE None of these services have been tested by the agent.

EPC RATING Band TBC. A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Braintree District Council, Town Hall, Fairfield Road, Braintree CM7 3YG. Telephone .

COUNCIL TAX BAND Band G. £3555.90 per annum.

TENURE Freehold.

CONSTRUCTION TYPE Mainly timber frame.

SUBSIDENCE HISTORY None known.

RIGHTS OF WAY EASEMENTS PUBLIC FOOTPATHS A Right of Way exists over Lot 2.

RESTRICTIONS ON USE OR COVENANTS None known.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENTS PROPOSALS None.

ASBESTOS CLADDING None known.

FLOOD RISK None.

COMMUNICATION SERVICES source Ofcom Broadband Yes. Speed Up to 1000 mbps download, up to 1000 mbps upload. Phone Signal Yes No. Provider

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