2 Bed Detached House For Sale

GUIDE PRICE £450,000 - £475,000

Dating back to the 15th Century is this well appointed two bedroom semi-detached cottage which features a wealth of character and exposed original beams. The cottage is positioned on the sought after Blasford Hill within Little Waltham and features an established rear garden, ample off road parking, well appointed kitchen, open plan sitting room / dining room, utility room, cloakroom and study.





The property is approached from the private shingle driveway to the front door which provides access to the hallway which has stairs leading to the first floor and door to the open plan sitting room / dining room.

The sitting room area provides access to the study with the dining room leading through to the bespoke kitchen which in turn leads through to the utility room and cloakroom. The kitchen also provides access to the conservatory to the rear of the property.

The utility room has a work surface and space for appliances.

The open plan sitting room / dining room is positioned to the front of the property and features three windows to the left hand side with a further window to front. There is a beautiful log burning stove.

The dining room is a fantastic space to house a lovely family dining table.

From the sitting room you go through a stable door into the study which is positioned to the rear of the cottage.

The bespoke kitchen, in the centre of the property was upgraded in 2008 and features bespoke hand-made units, recycled glass with oyster shell work surfaces incorporating a sink, base and wall units, integrated fridge, dishwasher and space for oven.

The ground floor cloakroom is accessed from the utility room has a low level WC and butler sink.

The conservatory is positioned to the rear of the cottage and is accessed from the kitchen and has French doors leading through to garden, one of the walls is chalk painted which creates that feeling of continued character through the property. The conservatory has windows to the rear and sides, tiled floor and underfloor heating.

The two double bedrooms are located on the first floor of the cottage together with the family bathroom and loft space which is currently used as an office but with no planning permission or formal regulations.

The first floor landing has a storage heater and provides access to the principal bedroom to the front of the property which has three double wardrobes. Bedroom two is to the rear of the cottage overlooking the garden and fields beyond.

The well presented family bathroom has a roll-top claw foot bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, a window to the side and a separate shower cubicle. Hot water is run from an immersion heater.

The loft space is currently used as an office which has built in storage, three skylights and is a generous size.

Outside
The front of the property benefits from a spacious private shingle driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles.

The well maintained rear garden has a patio area with the remainder being laid to lawn and is framed by mature laurel trees. There are two sheds, one of which is used as a workshop. This idyllic space backs onto open fields.




Location

The property is positioned on Blasford Hill approximately three miles north of Chelmsford city centre and within close proximity to the local amenities of Broomfield.

Little and Great Waltham with their excellent pre and primary schooling, various pubs and a well-stocked village store/post office are also nearby. Additionally, there are some lovely countryside local walks to be had.

There is a regular bus service to the city centre, outlying villages and towns including Stansted Airport. The City of Chelmsford offers an excellent selection of private and state schooling, restaurants and shopping facilities with a mainline railway station serving London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of thirty-five minutes.


Directions

SatNav - CM3 3PQ


Important Information

Council Tax Band – D
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is by way of a log burner and Economy 7 storage heaters.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating – E
Our ref - CHE250064

Agent's Note
There is a flying freehold above the study.