Location

A12 (junction 22): 2.5 miles, Kelvedon: 3.8 miles, Witham: 4 miles (Liverpool Street from 43 minutes), Maldon: 5.7 miles, Hatfield Peverel: 6.9 miles (Liverpool Street from 48 minutes), Chelmsford: 13.3 miles (Liverpool Street from 34 minutes), Felsted: 15.9 miles, Stansted Airport and M11 (junction 8): 25 miles. All distances approximate.

The property is beautifully situated in a prime country lane setting in an attractive stretch of open countryside, to the west of the hamlet of Great Braxted.

Great Braxted is a delightful village, known for its scenic countryside and rich history. The village offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for family living. The area enjoys good road connectivity, with the A12 and A120 nearby providing access to Chelmsford, Colchester and London. For the commuter, rail services include Witham and Hatfield Peverel, offering frequent access to London Liverpool Street.

The area is supported by schools in both the private and public sector. Great Totham has its own primary school. Additionally, the nearby towns of Witham, Tiptree and Maldon offer several primary and secondary educational facilities. There are grammar schools in both Colchester and Chelmsford, with New Hall and Felsted in reasonable proximity.

Sextons Barn is largely surrounded by open countryside, enjoying panoramic countryside views and access to an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways over miles of rolling Essex countryside. There is one immediate neighbour.

Description

A stunning Grade II listed barn of great character and charm, occupying a peaceful setting in an attractive stretch of open countryside.

Sextons Barn is an early example of a 19th century brick-built barn having been carefully enhanced and extended for 21st century living, enjoying light-filled and versatile accommodation on a grand scale. Constituting a valuable source of historical architecture and listed as Grade II, the property provides in excess of 5,000 sq ft (464 sqm) of luxury accommodation and includes four bedrooms to the principal part of the barn with an adjoining one bedroom annexe. The reception spaces are well balanced and of open-plan design including a beautifully designed and functional kitchen. The property enjoys landscaped gardens and grounds approaching 9 acres incorporating a range of outbuildings including a home gym and a four-bay garage block with studio room above.

Sextons Barn boasts a splendid open-plan living area with a vaulted ceiling, complete with full-height doors on one side and a delightful log burner. The space leads into a dining area and a bespoke kitchen/breakfast room by Anthony Mullen. The kitchen is equipped with a range of high quality Neff appliances, including two hot drawers, two ovens, a coffee machine and two wine fridges. An adjoining pantry and utility room with a built-in freezer add additional convenience. Bi-folding doors open to an outdoor terrace, perfect for al fresco dining and entertainment.

A beautiful timber and glazed staircase leads to an upper level/mezzanine, with one side serving as an elegant galleried library. Another staircase leads to the principal bedroom, complete with independent walk-in wardrobes and a luxurious en suite bathroom featuring a separate shower. The hallway leads to a versatile study that can double as a single bedroom, a spacious double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and a generously sized Jack & Jill bathroom shared with another bedroom, which includes a small staircase leading up to a fifth bedroom or snug area. All the bathrooms are tastefully tiled, equipped with underfloor heating and furnished with high-end fixtures from Matki and Villeroy & Boch.

The property includes a self-contained annexe with its own independent access and is an equally charming space. The annexe has vaulted ceilings and offers a generous reception area that connects to an adjoining kitchen. The en suite bedroom provides both comfort and privacy, and there is an additional cloakroom and ample storage for convenience.
The property also features a separate gymnasium, which is located in a detached red-brick building and is accessible from the courtyard.

Adding to the versatility of the property is a separate cart lodge. On the first floor of the cart lodge is a spacious studio that includes a separate shower room. An outside deck area complements the studio, offering panoramic views through full-height glazed windows that overlook the expansive open countryside. Beneath the studio, there is garaging and additional storage space, as well as a double-bay carport.

Outside
An inviting gated entrance leads to a sweeping private driveway, which in turn takes you to the charming cart lodge garaging and storage area, complete with a studio above it.
There is a beautifully landscaped courtyard, with an extensive terrace incorporating colourful flower and shrub borders, as well as distinctive specimen trees. Beyond the courtyard, the property opens up to a vast expanse of open countryside, creating a truly breathtaking setting.

The remainder of the land is divided into grassed paddocks, enclosed by post and rail fencing, There's also a black weatherboarded field equipment store, as well as an additional outbuilding on the land, adding to the practicality and functionality of this exceptional property.

All in around 9 acres.

Services
Oil-fired heating, mains water and private drainage (biodegradable system).

Agent's note
Photographs taken in July 2022.

Local authority
Maldon District Council. Council tax bands:House = G, annexe = A.

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