South Barn, Chrishall Grange

The Accommodation
In detail the front door leads into the reception hall with stairs to first floor, built in storage cupboard and doors to the kitchen, sitting room, office/family room and cloakroom with wash basin, WC and fitted shower cubicle. The substantial sitting room has a feature inglenook style fireplace with exposed brick chimney breast and wood burning stove, exposed beam, windows to rear aspect and french doors leading to paved patio and rear garden. There is a generous study/family room with two windows to front aspect. The kitchen/dining room is the real hub of the home, filled with natural light from window to front aspect and bi-folding doors leading on the rear, south-facing garden. The superb kitchen was recently installed and is entirely handmade and bespoke. It is fitted with a matching range of eye and base level units with a stunning and unique garnet mica schist worktop over. Integrated appliances are all Siemens and include a double oven with inbuilt micro-wave, large induction hob with extractor fan over, dishwasher and large inbuilt fridge. There is ample space for a 12-person dining table. A door leads into the utility room with eye and base level units with a matching worksurface over and undermounted sink incorporated. There is space and plumbing for washing machine/dryer, large upright freezer and door leading to the rear garden.

The first-floor galleried landing has a built-in airing cupboard and doors to the adjoining rooms. Bedroom one is a goodsize room and comfortably fits a super king size bed. It benefits from a range of built in wardrobes, large Velux window and door to a recently installed ensuite, which comprises a Porcelanosa shower enclosure with Aqualisa power shower, W.C, wash hand basin, Velux window and heated towel rail. Bedroom two is a double room with Velux window to rear aspect. Bedroom three is a double room with Velux window to front aspect and access to the loft hatch. A fourth double bedroom has a Velux window to front aspect. The family bathroom comprises panelled bath with shower attachment, W.C and wash hand basin.

Outside
To the front of the property there is a courtyard style parking area with ample parking space and an adjacent cart lodge with parking for a further two vehicles. To the rear there is an attractive garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with a great variety of mature shrubs, and well stocked borders. There is also a large, paved terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining. In addition, there are raised beds, greenhouse and timber shed.

The Setting
Life in Chrishall Grange offers idyllic peaceful country life, with its array of beautiful country walks through the surrounding undulating countryside, whilst also being perfectly placed for ease of access to Cambridge, Saffron Walden and Royston for an array of fantastic shopping and leisure facilities within a short drive, with the local area boasting an excellent selection of local village pubs and restaurants. Chrishall Grange forms part of a group of extremely family friendly villages including, Ickleton, Chrishill, Elmdon, Heydon and Great Chishill, that provide a superb environment and a wonderful place to live with traditional country life at its core. There is a very active social scene among the various villages, in particular for young families thanks to the excellent and highly regarded local Primary Schools in the villages of Chrishall and Thriplow being of special note.

For the commuter, Chrishall Grange is very well located for access to both Cambridge and London. Royston is 7 miles to the South West offering frequent trains to London Kings Cross from 38 minutes. Whittlesford Parkway is 5 miles to the east and has regular trains to London Liverpool Street from 60 minutes. Junction 10 of the M11 is about 3 miles away and provides excellent road links to Stansted Airport (22 miles) and the M25. The picturesque, medieval market town of Saffron Walden (12 miles) offers an abundance of independent shops, boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants, along with many popular high street retailers, including Waitrose, and a twice weekly thriving market. There are a number of schools including R A Butler, St Thomas Moore and the 'Outstanding' Saffron Walden County High School, which is now an Academy School. The town's leisure facilities include an 18-hole golf course, a cinema and an 800-seat concert hall."