Burnt Mill Lane, Harlow, Hertfordshire, CM20

The Setting

Situated on a quiet, no through lane within Gilston, the property is ideally located for the mainline railway station offering fast rail services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The semi-rural location affords fabulous walks and there are two highly regarded pubs/restaurants close by. Gilston is set in Hertfordshire countryside with convenient access to the town of Harlow and various market towns including Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford. It is a short drive to Sawbridgeworth and Harlow, providing excellent shopping, leisure and commercial opportunities. The property benefits from easy access to the M11 & A10, with Stansted’s International Airport just under 30 minutes away by car or train. There are number of outstanding independent, International and state schools in the area such as Heathmount and Haileybury private schools within easy access.

Ground Floor Accommodation

A formal pathway from the parking area leads to a part-glazed front door opening into a lobby area with a further door to the main entrance hallway with wood flooring, a turned staircase to the first floor and doors leading to the 2 main reception rooms either side. To the left, a formal dual aspect sitting room has a feature fireplace, tiled flooring and 2 sets of French doors opening onto a large entertaining terrace area. The reception room on the opposite side also has a feature fireplace with bay window to the side, tiled floor and built-in storage cupboards. The hallway further continues to the office with wooden flooring and built-in bookcases. The kitchen/breakfast room has been beautifully fitted with an abundance of bespoke wall and base units, integrated appliances, central Island and there is an adjoining breakfast area and a separate dining area with 2 sets of bi-fold doors leading to the terraced area, perfect for outside dining/entertaining. A separate (truncated)

First Floor Accommodation

The first-floor landing area opens onto the principal bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with separate shower facilities, there are a further 5 double bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms both having bath and shower facilities and there is a doorway out to a balcony at the end of the landing area.

Annex/Cottage

There is a detached 1-bedroom, self-contained cottage to the rear of the property with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom facilities with an adjoining guest bedroom with en-suite shower room. A further detached 4 room outbuilding, previously stables, has kitchen facilities, and offers the opportunity to convert to annex/living accommodation, subject to planning permission.

Outside

The property sits on a private plot approaching 1.5 acres with 2 gated driveways offering parking for numerous vehicles, well maintained gardens with mature trees and tiered lawned areas and a fabulous terrace that surrounds the property offering excellent outside dining space. There is a summerhouse and various other outbuildings for storage.

Services

Gas central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity are connected.

Local Authority

East Hertfordshire District Council

Council Tax

Tax Band H