Witham Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex

A charming Grade II Listed converted barn offering more than 2100 sq ft of versatile, light-filled accommodation, set in a secluded position with whimsical gardens that wrap around the property on all sides.

Arranged around a central reception hall with the heart of this fine home characterised by an impressive vaulted sitting room which showcases the exposed ancient beams and rafters. Enjoying the warming ambience of a wood-burning stove set within the red-brick chimney, the sitting room also offers a stairway up to a galleried mezzanine area. A charming farmhouse-style kitchen is adjacent, centred around an Aga stove, with bespoke wall and base level cabinetry, stone work surface and a Belfast sink. There is ample space for informal dining with glazed sliding doors offering a seamless link to the garden terrace, as well as an original stable hatch that opens a view back into the sitting room. A further reception room offers options for use as a formal dining room, a snug or a play room, with doors providing a route to the outside. There is also a utility room and cloakroom to this side of the property. Three bedrooms and a family bathroom occupy an area in the westerly wing of the home and include the principal room which has the advantage of an en suite bathroom. Whilst the fourth bedroom has a private position on the first floor, with access to the large attic.

A curved, red-brick wall marks the front boundary with a timber five-bar gate opening onto a swathe of gravelled driveway which provides parking for several cars and gives access to the garaging. An attractive selection of floral, colourful and architectural shrubs and perennial plants create a pleasing display at the frontage of the home, with a pretty climbing rose adorning the front elevation. The rear gardens are beautifully landscaped with an expanse of lawn which is framed by well stocked borders, manicured hedging and topiary spheres, with specimen trees and a magnificent, majestic ancient oak tree providing dappled shade in this outdoor sanctuary. A paved terrace adjoins the house offering opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation with black wrought iron railings forming a decorative enclosure.

General
Local Authority: Maldon District Council
Services: Gas fired central heating, mains drainage, all other services are connected. Underfloor heating in sitting room and Dining room/Play room
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold

Willow Barn occupies a tucked-away setting in semi-rural Langford, with a number of nearby villages offering amenities. A good range of shopping and leisure facilities can be found in the nearby historic market town of Maldon, which provides eateries and supermarkets and most notable the waterfront and promenade. The city of Chelmsford is slightly further afield with a comprehensive range of facilities, including a shopping centre, three well-regarded prep schools and two outstanding grammar schools. Commuters have access to services at Hatfield Peverel, Witham or Chelmsford for journeys to London Liverpool Street. Road-users are within easy reach of the A12 for links to the major road network and Stansted Airport.