5 Bed Detached House For Sale

A sizeable village house with largely Medieval origins with later additions, occupying a delightful setting overlooking the village Green. No onward chain.


Description

A beautifully presented village house occupying a delightful setting overlooking the village green being sold with no chain. Bridge House is a stunning timber framed house with plaster elevations set beneath a handmade red clay tile roof providing exceptional family accommodation.

This Grade II listed house enjoys a wealth of period features including exposed beams with feature fireplaces, combined with a modern kitchen/breakfast room and bathroom suites. The accommodation is grand in proportion comprising three main reception rooms, orientated to make the most of the village setting, separated by an inner hallway with stairs rising to the first floor.

To the rear of the house, overlooking and opening to the garden is a dining/reception room. Beyond is a utility room and cloakroom.

There is a family bathroom and three bedrooms to the first floor including a wonderful principal suite with luxury en suite bathroom. To the upper level there are a further two bedrooms.

The property enjoys a private south facing garden providing a wealth of colour and interest. The garden has been thoughtfully planted with mature trees and shrubs and areas of lawn which extend from the paved terrace. To the side, a gated drive leads to a paved parking area.

All in around 0.18 of an acre.

Services
Oil heating, mains water, mains drainage.

Agent note
Some photos taken in 2021.

Location

Braintree: 5.7 miles, Felsted school: 6.8 miles, Dunmow: 9.4 miles, Chelmsford: 15.9 miles, Stansted Airport: 16.2 miles.(all distances approximate).

The property occupies a wonderful setting in the heart of this charming north-Essex village overlooking the village green, ideally suited for those seeking the best of village living. Bridge House is set in a conservation area within Finchingfield which is often referred to as one of the most beautiful villages in England. The village provides a strong local community and benefits from three public houses, tea rooms, restaurant, antiques centre and a well serviced village store.

The area is well positioned for a range of education facilities with a primary school in the village and the neighbouring villages of Wethersfield and Great Bardfield. Felsted School is approx. 7 miles away, with Dunmow and Braintree providing a further range of primary and secondary schools.

The neighbouring areas of Braintree, Great Dunmow and Saffron Walden provide a wider range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. For the commuter there is a train station from either Audley End, Braintree or Witham to London Liverpool Street. There is also access onto the A12 at Witham and onto the A120 at Great Dunmow, which links with the M11 at Junction 8 and Stansted Airport.

Square Footage: 2,680 sq ft





Directions

From Great Bardfield, proceed into the village, over the bridge, Bridge House will be located on the right hand side.

Postcode: CM7 4JS


Additional Info

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills.