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School Farm Mill Lane | Great Bardfield| CM7 4QG

POA

An attractive and well appointed 4 bedroom family property dating back to the 18th Century and

occupying beautifully mature grounds extending to approximately 2 acres.

SUMMARY

School Farm is an attractive 4 bedroom family home extending to

approximately 2950sqft, believed to date back to the 18th century

and having been in the same ownership for some 50 years. The

property is setting in an idyllic rural setting occupying a mature

plot of approximately 2 acres and surrounded by rolling open

countryside. The property enjoys a peaceful setting but is also well

located for ease of access into the picturesque and well served

village of Great Bardfield which offers a good selection of shops

and local amenities. The property has been well maintained by the

current owners but could perhaps benefit from a degree of

modernisation in places but offers excellent potential to extend the

property subject to the necessary planning consents.

ACCOMODATION

On the ground floor there is a good size entrance hall which leads

off to a large light and airy sitting room with an attractive fireplace

with a log burner inset, windows to the front and side aspect and

sliding doors leading to the rear garden. There is a rear lobby with

stairs leading to the first floor, access to the cellar via a floor hatch

and a door leading to the rear garden. There is a cloakroom off the

lobby fitted with a WC, wash hand basin and window to the rear

aspect.

Accessed from the rear lobby is a large kitchen and breakfast room

which provides a delightful hub to the home benefitting from patio

doors leading to the rear garden. The attractive country kitchen is

fitted with a range of hand made base and eye level units with

granite work surface over incorporating a 1½ bowl sink unit and

drainer. Fitted appliances include an oil fired AGA, and eye level

double oven and there is space for a free standing dishwasher.

There is a central island with additional granite worktop space and

storage underneath. There is a separate utility room with base and

eye level units with work surface incorporating a stainless steel

sink unit and space and plumbing for a washing machine

underneath. There is a window to the side aspect and door

providing access to the rear garden. Opening out from the kitchen

is a morning room with French doors leading to a side patio area

and additional windows to the side.

Leading from the morning room is a good size dining room with

two large windows to the front aspect, an open fireplace with brick

hearth and surround and French doors providing access to a

conservatory with vaulted ceiling and French doors leading to the

rear patio and garden.

On the first floor accessed off a large landing the property benefits

from 4 double bedrooms including a generous master bedroom

with en-suite bathroom fitted with a freestanding bath, two sink

units with storage below, a WC and bidet. Bedroom two is another

good size room with attractive exposed original timber work and

an en-suite shower room fitted with a shower cubicle, WC and

wash hand basin. There is also a family bathroom fitted with a

panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC.

OUTSIDE

The property occupies a delightful mature plot extending to

approximately 2 acres. The property is a set back from the road in

an elevated position behind an attractive brick wall. There is a

gravelled driveway which is shared at the entrance with the next

door property before sweeping round to the side of the property

where there is a parking area for a number of vehicles.

The wonderful gardens are mainly laid to lawn with many mature

trees including a variety of fruit trees and others including

chestnuts trees and a large blue cedar and a variety of well stocked

flower beds and shrubs and bushes. A particular feature is the

beautiful secret garden enclosed by high beech and conifer hedging

and boasts a selection of pretty beds and central gazebo providing a

delightful peaceful hideaway. There is a paved patio area set off

the side of the property with access from both the morning room

and conservatory providing a perfect Al Fresco dining space with

small pond with water feature enclosed by an attractive low lying

brick wall.

FEATURES

• Attractive family home occupying and idyllic setting

surrounded by rolling countryside whilst also being well

placed for access to the well served village of Great Bardfield.

• Spacious accommodation extending to approximately 2,950

providing a well proportioned ground floor living space

including a large drawing room, dining room, conservatory,

morning room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and

cloakroom.

• 4 good size double bedrooms, 2 en suites and a family

bathroom

• OPTION TO RENT A FURTHER 6 ACRES OF GRAZING

LAND WITH FIELD SHELTER AND MAINS WATER

Location

Great Bardfield is a popular and thriving village providing a range

of facilities including two public houses, a cooperative store, a

butchers, electrical shop and a book-shop. In addition, on the

outskirts of the village, there is a farm shop with post office and

restaurant. There are three churches within the village, a pre-school

and a Church of England primary school. It is well placed for

access to Great Dunmow to the south as well as Bishops Stortford

and Stansted Airport, which provides a priority service to London’s

Liverpool Street. By road the A120 is accessed at Great Dunmow

which connects to the M11 and the main road network.

Fixtures and Fittings

Fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale unless

mentioned in these particulars.

Tenure and Possession

The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon

completion with no upward chain.

Services

Oil fired central heating, water and electricity are connected to the

property, drainage is to a private system.

Council Tax: Band G

EPC: Band E

The Agent has not had sight of the title documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification of the tenure from their solicitor or surveyor. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs and floor plans are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. You are advised to contact the local authority for details of Council Tax, Business Rates etc. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

51 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AR

Tel: 01799 668 600 www.arkwrightandco.co.uk