Location

Great Dunmow: 5 miles; Braintree railway station: 6 miles; Chelmsford railway station: 12 miles (London Liverpool Street from 34 minutes); Stansted Airport: 12 miles; M11 access: 15 miles; Bishop's Stortford: 17 miles; Central London: 45 miles. All distances are approximate.

Heacorner is conveniently situated, occupying a prime position within the heart of the picturesque village of Felsted, close to the market town of Great Dunmow and the city of Chelmsford.
   
Known for its historic charm, Felsted has an active community and provide a village shop, a post office, pubs, a tea room and eateries. There is nearby 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.

One of Felsted's most notable features is Felsted School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school founded in 1564. The school has a rich history and offers education from ages 4 to 18. The school's campus and state-of-the-art facilities make it a popular choice for both local and international students. There are secondary schools at Dunmow and Chelmsford with further primary schools in the village itself, Stebbing, Flitch Green, Rayne and Ford End.

Felsted benefits from excellent transport links, making it commutable to nearby cities and towns. The village is approximately 45 miles northeast of central London. The nearest railway station is in Braintree, around 6 miles, which offers regular services to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of about an hour. For drivers, the M11 motorway provides direct access to London.

The city of Chelmsford, the county town of Essex, is about 12 miles south of Felsted. Chelmsford also has a train station with frequent services to London.

The nearby market town of Great Dunmow is just around 5 miles to the west of Felsted, offering additional amenities, shopping and restaurants.

Description

Built in the early 2000s, Heacorner is a luxurious and contemporary family home offering approximately 4,500 sq ft of accommodation, set within a beautifully landscaped west-facing plot. Thoughtfully decorated in neutral tones, the property exudes light and space throughout and has undergone an extensive renovation programme by the current owners.

Arranged over three floors, this exceptional home provides versatile family living. The impressive entrance hall, featuring a vaulted ceiling and galleried landing, sets the tone for the rest of the house. From here, rooms naturally flow, with a turning staircase leading to the first floor. The ground floor, largely benefiting from underfloor heating, includes a well-proportioned living room and a practical playroom, both situated at the front of the house, along with a cloakroom.

To the rear, the expansive kitchen/breakfast and dining room form the heart of the home, seamlessly connecting to the utility room and family room. The hand-crafted Humphrey Munson kitchen is beautifully appointed with a range of high-quality appliances, including a Range cooker, complemented by elegant natural stone work surfaces and a central breakfast bar. Large glazed windows flood the space with natural light and provide views across the landscaped rear gardens.

The first floor boasts an impressive principal bedroom suite with a luxurious en suite bathroom and a spacious dressing room. Four further well-proportioned bedrooms (one en suite) and a stylish family bathroom complete this level.

The second floor offers a flexible space, currently configured as a private living area with a generous bedroom and en suite shower facilities, ideal for guests or extended family.

Outside
Heacorner is accessed via a wide, sweeping driveway that provides ample parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a detached double garage with a pitched roof and traditional double side-hung doors.

Extending from the dining area and family room, the beautifully landscaped, predominantly west-facing garden features a natural stone terrace that opens on to a well maintained lawn. A curved brick pathway leads through the garden, leading to a secluded rear section with an additional terrace and a timber-built outbuilding. The garden has been thoughtfully designed with lawn, mature, well-stocked borders and a diverse selection of trees and shrubs, offering natural screening and privacy.

Services
All mains services connected. Recent updates include a brand-new heating system installed in 2024