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CHARACTER RESIDENCE * LARGE DETACHED ANNEX * SWIMMING POOL * NO ONWARD CHAIN
Nestling in the Essex countryside in a stunning elevated rural position is this impressive detached character cottage-style residence of great charm. Set within idyllic gardens and woodland extending to over two acres with outdoor swimming pool and substantial detached outbuilding/annexe offering superb potential for studio/office space. Believed to date back to the early 1500's, this heavily-timbered property, approached via a gated entrance, features some exquisite and unique details such as ornate wood carved balustrade, circular domed skylight windows floating above the dining room, carved frieze framing the sitting room fireplace with inset cast iron log burner. The French oak farmhouse kitchen features solid wood units, 4-oven AGA and Quarry tile floor, leaded light windows and exposed ancient timbers - this leads into the light and airy dining area. The entrance is via an impressive lobby featuring solid marble, a cosy sitting room, cloakroom and dual aspect 26ft. drawing room with the focal point being the timbered fireplace with wood burning stove. A further snug-room divided by exposed timbers, leads into the Conservatory.
The accommodation is set over two floors - a 24ft. master bedroom with walk in wardrobe/dressing room, second bedroom with en suite bathroom and two further bedrooms and shower room all offering far reaching countryside views.
The plot extends to over two acres of mature well-tended landscaped gardens with mature trees and well stocked borders, with a heated swimming pool and country garden and an area of woodland with pathways. There are many outbuildings including a detached leisure complex incorporating garden room with Jacuzzi, a kitchen/shower room, cloakroom, reception room, office and an impressive library with solid wood panelled book shelves and cupboards to three walls. Also there are two workshops and an upper double bedroom with en suite.
To the rear is an open-fronted barn with thatched roof, additional timbered storage barns and triple heated garage with storage barn. A cobble driveway sweeps around in front of the cottage and annex linking the two.
Weald Country Park is less than two miles away with Brentwood town within four miles and Shenfield mainline railway station with links to London Liverpool Street six miles away. "