Great Bardfield

An impressive spacious family home within a stone’s throw of a plethora of amenities standing grounds of 0.21 acres (stls)

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group

We think this is the perfect place to raise a family! This wonderful and spacious family home is set in an idyllic semi-rural location, surrounded by countryside on the outskirts of the highly sought after village of Great Bardfield,.  The village itself is a rare breed in today’s world……..a thriving, picturesque Essex village that has retained a plethora of amenities including a supermarket, two excellent public houses/ restaurants, a local butcher, a delicatessen and a primary school, currently rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

What the Owners Say

We have thoroughly enjoyed living here for the last 26 years and have immersed ourselves in the thriving local village community. We will miss the surrounding country walks and enjoying a glass of wine whilst watching the sun set on the patio after a hard days work but we aren’t getting any younger and the time has come to downsize and allow another family to take on the baton and enjoy being custodians of this lovely home.

History & Background

Fascinatingly, it is believed that the previous property that stood on the grounds was constructed in the Victorian era and operated as an off licence. Tragically in 1936 the building burnt down, hence why the aesthetically pleasing and imposing property that was erected in its place was aptly named ‘Burnt House’. Since the rebuild it is understood that two-storey extensions were subsequently added to East and West elevations respectively in the 1970’s to enhance what would have already been a spacious home.

The versatile accommodation could be utilised in a variety of ways with the ground floor boasting an impressive five generous reception rooms, complemented by a good size kitchen breakfast room and utility room and bathroom whilst the first floor boasts six generous bedrooms, two with en suite facilities and a family bathroom.

The South facing grounds are a particular feature, beautifully mature and established and offer optimum privacy, whilst the double detached garage offers the opportunity to convert into a self-contained annexe if required (subject to planning).

Setting & Location

Great Bardfield is a highly sought after and popular village, which has a very active community along with a Co-op, two public houses and Primary School. The village offers a network of footpaths and bridleways over miles of open countryside. There are excellent schools within the area, both in the public and private sector - notably at Felsted and Bishop's Stortford - with King Edward VI Grammar School and the County High School for Girls at Chelmsford. The rural market towns of Thaxted, Saffron Walden and Great Dunmow provide all the local amenities with good access to Chelmsford, Braintree Colchester and Cambridge.

The area is surrounded by farmland and countryside which is accessed via a network of footpaths. The location is ideal for families and there is a wide range of excellent secondary schools in the surrounding towns. Additionally, the private schools of Felsted and Gosfield easily accessible. For equestrian enthusiasts, Frenches Farm equestrian centre, is located nearby and offers excellent facilities, regular eventing and the opportunity to place your horses into livery.  

London Liverpool Street station is easily accessible via frequent high speed services from Audley End, Braintree, Bishop’s Stortford or Witham train stations. The major road network can be joined via the A12 at Chelmsford and Witham or the A120 at Braintree and Great Dunmow, which subsequently links with the M11 at Stansted Airport.

Great Dunmow 5.9 miles* Felsted 7.8 miles* Braintree 10.9 miles* Stansted Airport 11.9 miles* Bishops Stortford 15.8 miles*

Ground Floor Accommodation

Apon entering the property you are greeted by a useful entrance porch, which in turn allows access to the entrance hallway and adjacent sitting room, an instantly impressive, dual aspect room with attractive fireplace housing log burner and French doors opening onto the rear terrace, the perfect place for al fresco dining in the Summer months! The dining room/ library is situated in the most recent addition of the property, a sizeable room adjoining the study to the rear that enjoys spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.  Situated centrally, is a further reception room, currently utilised as an additional dining room but could be a fantastic snug or playroom, whilst the adjacent kitchen/ breakfast room is a spacious room, offering a range of base and eye level units, useful large built in pantry cupboard and adjoining utility room. The breakfast room is located in the front elevation, a bright and airy, dual aspect room with French doors to the side garden. 

First Floor Accommodation

On the first floor an elongated landing leads to the principal bedroom that resides in the rear elevation, a spacious room boasting wonderful views over farmland and enjoys a range of built in wardrobe cupboards and en suite shower room. The second suite is located in the East wing of the property, again with it’s own en suite facility, whilst the remaining four bedroom are all double rooms and serviced by the spacious family bathroom, that enjoys glorious views over the grounds and countryside to the front of the property.

The Grounds

The property benefits from a generous carriage driveway providing ample off-street parking for several vehicles, with the remainder of the front garden laid to lawn with mature trees and hedgerows to the borders giving the property exceptional privacy and seclusion. Access to the rear of the property is on both sides and opens onto a good-sized terraced area with a pergola ideal for outside dining. To the side of the property is a detached double garage with an internal staircase providing access to the room above – this space is suitable for a gym, studio or office or alternatively could be converted into a self-contained annexe if required (stp)

Agents Notes

• A Propertymark Toolkit has been completed by the seller providing the buyer with additional information, therefore allowing for more informed offers to be made. Please request this from the agent post viewing and if interested in purchasing the property.
• The property was burgled in 2013.

 Services

Mains Water. Main Electricity. Private Drainage (water treatment plant). Oil Fired Heating.  

EPC rating: E. Tenure: Freehold,