Bridge End, Great Bardfield, Nr Braintree, Essex, CM7

OLD GRANARY is a beautifully presented, individual detached family residence of distinctive style and character situated towards the edge of this popular and highly regarded village which enjoys a wealth of local amenities. The property provides nicely proportioned and well balanced living accommodation with many attractive features complemented by stylish internal décor.

The front door opens into an entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor. There is a sitting room to one side with two double glazed sash windows with fitted shutters to the front, inglenook style fireplace with fitted stove and a timber beam. The room links to an open-plan family/dining room having double and bi-folding doors opening to the outside and overhead skylights all drawing in good amounts of natural light. The room enjoys a lovely aspect over the rear garden to countryside beyond and links to the kitchen at one side. The kitchen itself is well appointed with a range of storage cupboards, quartz worktops, butler sink and a number of integrated appliances including oven, microwave, full height fridge and freezer, dishwasher and space for range cooker. A window looks out over the rear garden and a door to one side leads into a utility room which has further worktops and storage cupboards, additional appliance space and stable door to the rear. A rear hallway has a door opening from a recessed porch to the side, a useful pantry/larder cupboard and ground floor cloakroom. A further family room/home office could serve a variety of purposes looking out to the front with a double glazed window, again with fitted shutters, fireplace and fitted stove.

Upstairs, a first floor landing leads to 5 generously proportioned bedrooms; the master looks to the rear over gardens, the River Pant and countryside beyond. The bedroom has its own walk-in dressing area and large en suite shower room which is in addition to the family bathroom which contains a white 3-piece suite.

OUTSIDE, a driveway to one side is partially divided by timber gates enclosing a rear garden area creating extensive secure parking for numerous vehicles, in turn giving access to a detached double open-bay cartlodge. The gardens themselves are beautifully maintained, laid out mainly to lawn with a paved patio adjoining the rear of the property providing a lovely exterior terrace, perfect for outside entertaining. The gardens feature a timber deck with covered pergola which is placed towards the rear of the garden, close to the River Pant which sits at the bottom of the garden, over which the property enjoys a truly delightful aspect with open countryside beyond.

GREAT BARDFIELD is a popular village with a varied selection of period and modern houses offering an excellent range of local facilities. It is a well serviced village with village stores/butchers, church, infant and junior school and public houses. The larger towns of Great Dunmow and Saffron Walden are 7 and 9 miles distant respectively. The M11 junction and Stansted Airport are approximately 12 miles distant.