Black Notley

A delectable & charming detached period Residence with farmland views and separate building plot

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group

With a sumptuous, detached period cottage and planning consent for the erection of an additional and substantial 2200 sq ft residence, this really is rare opportunity for a multi-generational family to live on one site in harmony in a delightful semi – rural location, whilst the short commute to the mainline station will be an appealing prospect for discerning commuters that require easy access into London’s Liverpool Street.

What the Owners Say

When we first viewed the house twenty-five years ago, we literally fell in love at first sight. Despite it being a total refurbishment project, we could see the potential and so many of the unspoilt original features which remain as key features alongside the refurbishments. The house is a brilliant and practical family home with versatile accommodation that enjoys spectacular views over open countryside. Both our children have recently flown the nest, so we have made the tough decision to relocate and downsize.

History & Background

It is believed that the property originally dates back to the early Victorian era, with latter additions and was formerly a pair of semi-detached cottages that have subsequently been amalgamated into a spacious family residence.

Indicative of its era, the property is bursting with an abundance of charm and character, including a plethora of exposed timbers and charming brick fireplace. The ground floor accommodation offers spacious dining room with splendid views over the grounds, delightful sitting room, farmhouse style kitchen/ breakfast room and cloakroom, whilst the first floor enjoys a generous, bright and airy dual aspect principal bedroom that boasts spectacular views over the adjoining countryside, spacious recently fitted ensuite bathroom, three further bedrooms and a roomy family bathroom.

The secluded grounds incorporate a useful detached office, that could potentially be utilised as a self-contained annexe (stp) and there is existing planning permission for a four-bedroom detached residence, planning reference 23/01758/FUL with plans available on request.

Setting & Location

The property is situated along Bakers Lane, on the edge of Black Notley Village which lies due south of Braintree and only 0.9 miles from Braintree and Braintree Freeport Station with direct access to London’s Liverpool Street. The immediate area of Black Notley is largely open countryside fringing the newer developments in and around Great Notley where there are some excellent amenities including a supermarket, the A120, a Country Park and Chelmsford City Racecourse all being within a five/six-minute drive. The property is equally accessible for Chelmsford City Centre (11 miles) with New Hall School and Felsted School each being around 9 miles drive from the property. For international travel, London’s Stansted Airport is located within a 20 minute drive. The land to the rear of the property is within the Braintree District Council Local Plan 2041.

Ground Floor Accommodation

The main entrance is accessible from the front elevation with a useful entrance porch providing access to the sitting room, a charming room decorated with an array of original exposed timbers and floor to ceiling brick open fire fireplace, the perfect space for cosying up during those long, cold Winter months! Situated in the West elevation of the property is the dining room, an impressive, generous room with French doors providing access onto the grounds, ideal for al fresco dining during the Summer and adjoins the kitchen/ breakfast room, a elongated room that stretches across the width of rear elevation of the property, enjoying a range of base level units, space for range cooker, stable door to outside, pantry cupboard and adjacent cloakroom.

First Floor Accommodation

From the dining room a staircase leads to the first floor where in the more recent West elevation is the principal bedroom suite, a delightful bright and airy, dual aspect room boasting some wonderful views over the adjoining countryside and enjoys its own recently re-fitted high specification four piece ensuite with bath, separate double shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin. The remaining three bedrooms are situated in the original section of the property in the East wing and are serviced by the recently re-fitted family bathroom.

Grounds & Building Plot

The mature 0.53 acres (stls) grounds are extremely secluded via a plethora of mature trees and hedging and incorporate a useful detached office, that could potentially be utilised as a self-contained annexe (stp). The icing on the cake is the passed planning consent for the erection of a substantial 2200 square foot, four bedroom detached residence and double detached garage (planning reference 23/01758/FUL). Plans available on request. 

Agents Notes:

• • Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire providing additional useful information for those looking to make an offer on the property. Please request these details from the selling agent.
  • The land to the rear of the property is within the Braintree District Council Local Plan 2041.
  • The private drainage/sewage system is likely to require updating with a modern system to comply with current legislation and this has been factored into the asking price.

 Services

Mains Water, Mains Electricity, Private Drainage, Oil Fired Central Heating.

 

EPC rating: E. Tenure: Freehold,