Location

Old House sits in a commanding position in the heart of the Chelmer Valley, which is a picturesque conservation area surrounded by a wealth of National Trust and heath land.

The house occupies an idyllic and peaceful position, privately situated within the picturesque village of Little Baddow. Little Baddow is a thriving village with a strong local community offering two public houses (The Generals Arms and The Rodney), a very highly thought of preparatory school (Elm Green), a village hall, two long established churches and its own sports ground and clubhouse, which is home to a local cricket club in the summer months. Little Baddow lies just north of the village of Danbury and its extensive range of local shops, amenities and schools (including Heathcote Preparatory School and Nursery) and is only 5 miles due east of the city of Chelmsford, which provides an excellent choice of facilities - including a bustling shopping centre, two outstanding grammar schools, a station on the main line into London Liverpool Street and access on to the A12.

Description

Located in an ever-sought-after location, Old House is an excellent family home which benefits from five double bedrooms, various outbuildings including a pool house, offices, garaging and equestrian facilities with a stable block, paddock and bridleway. The property is set on an elevated plot, with stunning views over the Chelmer Valley.

Dating back to 1870, Old House offers flexible and well presented accommodation throughout. To the ground floor there are five good reception rooms, including a generous sitting room with an open fire and exposed brick feature wall, dining room, snug, study and a lovely vaulted living room to the rear of the property boasting views and access onto the surrounding terrace. A Mark Wilkinson kitchen is centrally located within the property benefitting from integrated appliances and electric AGA with adjoining utility and boot rooms. A office and WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor there five double bedrooms, including a principal suite with en suite shower room and a further two family bathrooms serving the remaining bedrooms. Each bedroom benefits from charming views with a wealth of light flowing through the entire floor.

Outside
Old House is accessed via a discreet and private driveway leading to the front of the property which offers ample parking for numerous vehicles. The established plot offers a plethora of mature trees and shrubs to the boundary giving a feel of complete privacy and tranquility with surrounding woodland. There is an indoor pool complex with a heated swimming pool, shower room and sauna, games room and office space. Equestrian facilities with a stable block, link to the extensive paddock and immediate access onto the Heather Hills and Chelmer Valley via bridleways. There is ample open storage and closed storage and a triple garage block with electric shutters and adjoining car port.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired heating. Private drainage (compliant system). Solar panels.

Agent's notes
The common land which runs alongside the first part of the driveway is owned with the property and is included in the total offered acreage. Plans and further information available.

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