4 Bed Detached House For Sale

Offered with no onward chain and situated in an idyllic, rural location within the parish of Felsted, yet within easy reach of main routes, this sizeable home offers the perfect balance of versatile accommodation. Initially extended in 1978 to give additional rooms downstairs plus one upstairs room, and then again in 2006 to provide a very large 6.29m x 6.23m (20'8" x 20'5") upstairs Studio room to include a feature log burning stove, attached shower room, and stunning south-west facing panoramic views from the large balcony. Used by the current owners as an art studio, it could also be used as a home office, living room, bedroom, teenagers' suite, carer's suite, sewing room, home gym etc.

The property provides far-reaching westerly valley views and access to miles of footpaths and bridleways with the ‘Flitch Way’ bordering the village, offering an important greenway and wildlife corridor between Braintree and Bishop’s Stortford. The nearby village of Felsted and the market town of Great Dunmow provide the local shopping facilities and there is a more extensive range of recreational, leisure and educational facilities at Chelmsford. The area is well served by both state and private schools with a primary and pre-school at Felsted, together with the renowned Felsted School for boys and girls from age 4-18. There are secondary schools at Dunmow, Braintree and Chelmsford and further primary schools in Stebbing, Rayne and Ford End. For the commuter there are train stations at Braintree, Chelmsford and Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street and access on to the A120 linking with the M11 (junction 8) at Bishop's Stortford.

Of particular note in these times of power uncertainty and rising prices, 'Thyme Cottage' is fitted with a good range of solar panels and solar heating tubes providing both electricity to the property (complete with battery storage and a long feed in tariff) and hot water.

The property's un-overlooked gardens deserve a particular mention as they offer an excellent mix of lawn, seating areas, greenhouses, polytunnel, potting shed and a range of 'grow your own' opportunities. There are various fruit trees, mature beds and established soft fruit bushes. The current owners have also invested in a lovely painted, cedar summerhouse, this outbuilding has power connected, would suit a number of uses and occupies a pleasant position in the gardens. Parking is provided via a side driveway with spaces for four cars and a detached garage offers further options or of course, storage/workshop space.