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" AN IMPOSING COUNTRY RESIDENCE designed by the renowned architect Wykeham Chancellor and constructed by Bakers of Danbury in 1914 with rendered and tiled elevations. Mayesfield can only be described as an exceptional property. Situated in the heart of Danbury, it is very convenient for all local shops, schools and amenities and has the added advantage of being on an elevated plot of approx. 2.12 ACRES with southerly facing gardens, enjoying views across the surrounding countryside to Kent on a clear day. Mayesfield has been in the ownership of the same family for over 50 years and retains many original features including oak internal joinery and floors, lead light windows and braced and latched arched solid oak entrance doors. The main accommodation features five bedrooms (plus one bedroom annexe with kitchen & bathroom), galleried oak staircase, elegant drawing room, games room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room with an Aga range together with utility/store rooms and south facing verandah. Upstairs, and accessible from both the rear staircase and the main landing and sleeping accommodation, is a spacious annexe comprising bedroom, bathroom/WC, lounge, kitchen and dining area, ideal for staff quarters or relatives or easily convertible to further bedrooms/bathroom/study. Circular pea shingle drive with garage and Cart Lodge. Rarely are such properties available in Danbury and early viewing is recommended. (Energy Rating F).

FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM 20'3 x 16'5 (Into Bay) (6.17m x 5.00m

( Into Bay)) Walk-in bay dormer window to rear with extensive views across the grounds and surrounding countryside, oak fire surround and mantle, radiator, picture rail, two built-in eaves storage cupboards with oak doors, TV point. BEDROOM TWO 18'3 x 13'3 (5.56m x 4.04m) Window to rear with extensive views across the grounds and surrounding countryside, picture rail, feature oak fire surround and mantle, radiator, built-in wardrobe, TV point. BEDROOM THREE 14'10 x 12'6 (4.52m x 3.81m) Window to rear, picture rail, radiator, fireplace (currently blocked) and mantle, TV point. BEDROOM FOUR 11'4 x 7'3 (3.45m x 2.21m) Window to side, radiator, picture rail, fireplace (currently blocked) and mantle. BEDROOM FIVE 10' x 5'8 (3.05m x 1.73m) Window to front, radiator, picture rail and wooden ladder leading to loft space which has good head room and is fully boarded and could provide additional accommodation, subject to planning. FAMILY BATHROOM/WC Windows to front and side. Suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround fitted with mixer tap and shower attachment with powered shower above. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level w.c. Combined towel and radiator, fitted storage cupboards. LANDING Two windows to front. Three built-in eaves storage cupboards. The staircase landing area has a high level window to front and window to side. Radiators. Galleried oak staircase and balustrade with window to entrance vestibule and large newel posts and decorative acorns, leading to the ground floor entrance hall and window to entrance vestibule. GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Approached via covered and enclosed porch and feature arched solid oak braced and latched entrance door, quarry tiled floor, high level window to stairwell, half glazed oak door leading to:- ENTRANCE HALL Eight windows to front with wide tiled window sills. Solid oak flooring. Full height red brick tiled archways. Radiators. Under stairs storage cupboard. ANTE ROOM Obscure window to side, quarry tiled floor, radiator and door to:- CLOAKROOM Obscure window to side. Suite comprising low level w.c. Wash hand basin. DRAWING ROOM 19'11 x 14'1 (6.07m x 4.29m) Windows to rear and part glazed door to side leading to south facing covered verandah. Feature red brick inglenook style fireplace with flue for wood burning stove, with red brick hearth with herringbone effect brickwork. Solid oak mantle with ornate oak panelling above, heavy oak supporting beam, decorative and ornate mouldings to ceiling, plate rail and picture rail. Solid oak flooring. Wall light points. Radiators. TV point. DINING ROOM 20'1 x 14'1 (6.12m x 4.29m) Bay window to rear. Part glazed oak door leading to south facing covered verandah. Red brick fire surround with oak mantle with illuminated recessed display dresser to side. Ornate mouldings to ceiling. Plate rail and picture rail. Solid oak flooring. Radiators. GAMES ROOM 20'9 x 12'11 (6.32m x 3.94m) Window to rear. Feature red brick fire surround with oak mantle and brick hearth. Picture rail. Radiator. Fitted bookcase with cupboards underneath. Borrowed light from entrance hall. Wall light points. TV point. Serving hatch. INNER HALL Leading from main entrance hall with window to front with wide tiled window sill, pine flooring, door to kitchen and door to:- WET/SHOWER ROOM Windows to front and side. Shower area and low level basin designed for a disabled person. Low level w.c. Combined towel rail and radiator. Extractor fan. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 18'6 x 16' (Max) (5.64m x 4.88m

( Max)) Window to rear. Twin bowl butler sink unit. Granite work surface. Surround with moulded drainers, antique pine units below and space for dishwasher. Full height double width pine larder cupboard, and range of further fitted original pine units to base and eye level, welsh dresser, built-in oil fired Aga with granite work surface to side, built-in integrated four ring ceramic hob with built-in oven below and spice drawers. Serving hatch, original servants call system

(no longer in use), ceramic tiled floor. Inset spot lights. Braced and latched door to:- REAR HALL With back stairs leading to annexe/staff flat and door to:- SECONDARY ENTRANCE VESTIBLE Via arched solid oak entrance door. Quarry tiled floor and doors leading to:- UTILITY/BOILER ROOM Door to fenced yard to rear outside kitchen and window and vent to side. Butler sink unit with tiled splash back. Plumbing for washing machine. Quarry tiled floor. Oil fired boiler. Central heating programmer. STORE ROOM ONE Obscure window to side. Fitted shelving. LAUNDRY ROOM Obscure window to side. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Vent for tumble dryer. STORE ROOM (2) General purpose store room. ANNEXE/STAFF FLAT Approached via back staircase with high level window or from landing corridor in main upstairs accommodation, leading to landing with walk through to:- DINING AREA 8'6 x 6'9 (2.59m x 2.06m) Window to front. Built-in airing cupboard. KITCHEN 10'7 (Max) 9'9 (3.23m

( Max) 2.97m) Window to rear. Fitted original pine dresser unit to base and eye level (partly glazed). Range of fitted base and wall units. Laminated roll top work surfaces incorporating one & ? bowl drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled splashback. Space for cooker. Vent for tumble dryer currently blocked on inside. Space for half height fridge and freezer plus additional space for freestanding fridge/freezer.

Inner hall with radiator and doors to:- BATHROOM/WC Window to rear. Suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment with powered shower above. Pedestal wash hand basin. High flush w.c. Part tiled walls. Single radiator. Picture rail. LOUNGE 10'4 x 10' (3.15m x 3.05m) Window to side. Radiator. Two built-in storage cupboards and door to:- BEDROOM 10'4 x 8'5 (3.15m x 2.57m) Window to rear. Radiator. Picture rail. EXTERIOR Mayesfield is set in ground of approx. 2.12 ACRES and is approached via a sweeping circular driveway with a centre lawned area. To the front of the property is a garaging area with electric power comprising a single garage 15'9 x 8' with double doors to front and store room to the left hand side with loft above.
To the right of the garage is a Cart Lodge 16'1 x 15'7 with double doors to the front and has a high roof height. To the right hand side of the Cart Lodge is a garden store approx. 15' x 8'4.
The remainder of the grounds are landscaped with an abundance of trees, mature shrubs and hedges including an orchard. A wide gravelled pathway encompasses the property. There is a large ornamental pond which is set in the rear gardens which can be approached from both sides of the house and from steps down from the rear of the house.
The grounds also extend to the side of the house with an oil storage tank and a stable with tiled roof requiring attention. A brick pathway leads down the gardens and has a series of decorative archways over. *AGENTS NOTES* THE PHOTOS ARE LIBRARY PICTURES
POSSIBILITY OF CHANGING CART LODGE/GARAGING TO A ONE BEDROOM ANNEX UNDER PLANNING REFERENCE: 10/00015/FUL.
POSSIBILITY OF ADDITIONAL LAND AVAILABLE VIA SEPERATE NEGOTIATION (CALL TO ENQUIRE). WITHIN THE ADDITIONAL LAND PLANNING WAS PREVIOUSLY PASSED IN 2008 FOR A SWIMMING POOL AND ENCLOSURE (APPLICATION REFERENCE: 08/00091/FUL) WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY BE RE-APPLIED FOR. ADDITIONAL AGENTS NOTES These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. No responsibility is accepted as to the accuracy of these particulars or statements made by our staff concerning the above property. We have not tested any apparatus or equipment therefore cannot verify that they are in good working order. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of such statements within these particulars. All negotiations to be conducted through Church and Hawes. No enquiries have been made with the local authorities pertaining to planning permission or building regulations. Any buyer should seek verification from their legal representative or surveyor. "