Location

Anns Cottage occupies a prime setting in Little Baddow which is a picturesque village located in the heart of Essex, known for its peaceful countryside setting and close proximity to natural attractions and amenities.

The village has two pubs - the traditional The Rodney Inn and the Generals Arms, which incorporates Olio on the Ridge restaurant.

Little Baddow is known by nature lovers and walkers, offering a variety of scenic routes through woodlands, meadows and along the riverbanks. Heather Hills and Blake's Wood, managed by the National Trust, are just two of the many beautiful spots where you can enjoy walks through ancient woodlands rich in wildlife.   One of the village's most popular spots is Paper Mill Lock, a beautiful spot along the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. Here, you can enjoy riverside walks, watch boats pass through the lock and stop for a bite at the tearoom.

For families, Little Baddow is close to a range of excellent schools in nearby villages and towns. The nearby village of Danbury is home to Danbury Park Community Primary School. St. John's Church of England Primary School is another popular choice, also located in Danbury. For secondary education, The Sandon School is located close by. New Hall School is a popular choice in the private sector with grammar schools in both Chelmsford and Colchester.

The neighbouring village of Danbury offers a variety of amenities including a Co-op, cafes, pubs and medical facilities, as well as several independent shops, bakeries and restaurants. Danbury also has recreational facilities such as Danbury Sports and Social Centre. Additionally, there is Danbury Country Park, an open community space.

For commuters, there are excellent transport links nearby. Chelmsford railway station is the primary station for trains into London Liverpool Street, with journey times of around 35 minutes. It also offers services to other parts of Essex and the UK. Additionally, Hatfield Peverel railway station is located slightly closer to Little Baddow and on the same line. Beaulieu Park station is set to open in Chelmsford in 2025, which will offer even more convenient rail connections. This new station will provide additional services into London and across Essex.

Little Baddow is ideally located for those who enjoy sailing and water sports, with several excellent coastal spots. The nearby towns of Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch provide access to the River Blackwater and the River Crouch, both popular destinations for sailing enthusiasts. Maldon is famous for its historic maritime connections and offers sailing clubs and marinas, as well as opportunities for kayaking and paddleboarding. Burnham-on-Crouch is also known for its sailing clubs and regattas, making it a great destination for keen sailors.

Description

A delightful period cottage, set in a discreet position in the heart of the charming semi-rural village of Little Baddow. With origins dating back to the 1780s, Anns Cottage offers beautifully presented accommodation, showcasing many lovely period features typical of its age.

This detached property provides well balanced living space, featuring five first-floor bedrooms, including an en suite to the principal bedroom, along with a family bathroom. The ground floor comprises two main reception rooms, a traditional kitchen that opens into a breakfast room, a cloakroom and a boot room. Externally, there is a garage with space for two vehicles and a delightful rear garden.

The entrance hall opens to the ground floor living spaces, featuring a quarry-tiled floor, built-in dresser and a decorative fireplace. A door leads to the downstairs cloakroom. The room is partially tiled, housing a gas central heating boiler. Moving from the front door, a tiled hallway leads to a breakfast room which opens into the kitchen. Another door connects to the utility room, which accommodates space for appliances and workspace. The kitchen features cream Shaker-style cabinets at both eye and base levels, with a "Rangemaster" range cooker set into a former brick fireplace. On either side of the cooker there are single-width wine coolers. The kitchen also includes an integrated dishwasher and a ceramic sink. A side door leads to a boot room, which in turn opens to a raised rear terrace. Returning to the entrance hall, another door provides access to the inner hallway, leading to both the sitting room and dining room. The sitting room is bright, with three front-facing windows and an additional side window. A brick fireplace with a log burner and exposed timbers add a great deal of charm and character. The dining room, situated at the rear, boasts a large bay window and French doors that open onto the rear terrace and a fireplace.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms, all accessed via a central landing. The main bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room. Bedrooms two and three are both double rooms with windows on two sides, offering views to the front and side. Bedroom four, located at the front of the house, is currently used as a study and includes built-in storage. The fifth bedroom is a single room with a window overlooking the back garden and features a cast-iron fireplace. The family bathroom completes the first-floor layout, offering a bath with a shower overhead, a low-level toilet and a washbasin on chrome supports.

Outside
The property occupies a country lane setting and is set behind a white picket fence. There is a small area of garden to the front incorporating mature shrubs. To the side of the property, the driveway offers off-street parking for two vehicles and extends to a garage with an up-and-over door, as well as a workshop area at the rear. From here, gated access takes you to a raised, paved terrace at the back, opening to lawn. The rear garden features a variety of mature and semi-mature trees, shrubs and flower beds surrounding a central lawn. There is a door providing entry to the garage's workshop area, which was previously used as an outdoor office and includes a WC and sink. On the opposite side of the property, a gated area offers additional wood storage space.

Services
Mains services connected. Superfast Broadband available with speeds up to 80mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – May 2024.

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