6 bedroom detached house for sale

An outstanding, impressive, Grade II listed Georgian vicarage within the conservation area of Boreham village ideally situated for New Hall School, both Grammar Schools in Chelmsford, access to the A12 and Chelmsford mainline railway station (3.6 miles) and Hatfield Peverel station (2.6 miles). The vicarage is set in lovely gardens approaching one acre and has been sympathetically restored and finished to a high specification by the present owners yet they have managed to retain the charm and atmosphere of a country house.

The old vicarage

The Old Vicarage dates back to the 18th century and has a Georgian frontage with a Tuscan Portico and plain columns. A rear addition was added later which was attached to the 'Priest's House' and there is evidence of far earlier origins to the Tudor period.
Vicarage Cottage, which is the former Priest's House, is believed to date from the mid 16th Century and was one of the first dwellings adjacent the Church of St. Andrew.
Both properties have been sypathetically restored by the present owners and still retain the ambience and charm of their period.

The accommodation comprises

A gravelled driveway leads to three stone steps, with a supporting pillar to either side, to a canopied and decorated entrance porch. Glazed entrance door opening to the reception hall.
Reception hall 9.17m(30'1'') x 2.26m(7'5'')
A most imposing, delightful reception hall with a wide carpeted staircase with white painted balustrading and oak finished handrail leading to the first floor. A feature of the hall is the through-view from the front entrance door through a glazed door which leads to the rear lobby giving the impression of space and light when entering the property. Recessed arched display niche beneath the staircase. Two understairs storage cupboards with light. Original floor boards, picture rail, moulded coved cornice to ceiling with inlaid pattern and large moulded ceiling rose. The reception hall has an 11' 7 high ceiling giving an aura of space.
Drawing room 6.76m(22'2'') x 5.18m(17'0'')
A delightful room situated at the front of the house with two large sash windows extending almost floor to ceiling with window shutters. Radiators to either side with fitted radiator covers. A feature of the room is the marble fireplace surround with open flue and decorated display mantel above. Dado rail, picture rail, moulded coved cornice to ceiling, large moulded ceiling rose. TV point, two wall light points. From one corner of the sitting room an arch leads through to a small lobby with dado rail and wall light point and from which a door leads through to the dining room.

Further view drawing room

Dining room 4.95m(16'3'') x 4.32m(14'2'')
Another charming room with a sash window to the side elevation with radiator beneath with fitted radiator cover. From the dining room a pair of glazed french doors lead out to the side garden and terrace. Open fireplace with brick hearth and Jotul log burner with decorated display mantel above. The dining room is panelled in a sky blue painted panelling which extends up to the coving on the ceiling. Four wall light points. Original stained skirting boards. To one corner of the room is a built-in storage cupboard with shelf. Adjacent to the cupboard is a very useful china display cabinet with glazed doors and shelving, two storage cupboards below.

Rear hall

With an interesting tiled floor with inlaid pattern, window to the side elevation, glazed door leading to the rear garden. Coved cornice to ceiling with moulded ceiling rose.

Ground floor cloakroom

With a Charlotte high-level flushing wc with wooden seat and a matching Charlotte pedestal wash hand basin. Sash window to the rear elevation with views over the rear garden. Radiator with fitted radiator cover. The tiled floor continues through from the rear hall into the cloakroom with a matching inlaid pattern. Coved cornice to ceiling, moulded ceiling rose.

Cellar

From the rear hall a door opens to the cellar with steps leading down. The cellar provides a very useful storage area and houses the gas-fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating. Former wine cellar for local churches, two wooden doors allowing access out to the coal hole. Brick flooring, power and light. Central heating and hot water control panel.

Sitting room 6.73m(22'1'') x 5.49m(18'0'')
Another stunning room situated at the front of the house with two large sash windows extending almost floor to ceiling with fitted window shutters to the front elevation. Radiators to either side with fitted radiator covers. 12ft high ceiling with coved cornice and a large circular moulded ceiling rose. Dado rail and picture rail. Another feature of the room is the marble fireplace surround with matching marble hearth and display mantel above. To one end of the room is a very useful fitted bookcase extending almost to ceiling height with three sections, adjustable shelving and display shelving beneath. Original floor boards. From the drawing room a door opens to the fitted kitchen/breakfast room.

Further view sitting room

Kitchen/breakfast room 5.38m(17'8'') x 5.03m(16'6'')
A very attractive room situated at the rear of the house with views over the rear garden and fitted to a high standard with a granite worktop and a twin bowl enamelled butler sink with integrated drainer to one side with gold finished mixer tap. Beneath the work surfaces are numerous Cherrywood finished units incorporating an integrated Bosch dishwasher. Granite worktop with semi-circular end to either side with curved cupboards beneath and a centre two-oven oil-fired Aga. The Aga is set into a recess with a raised display shelf above. Central island with an oak worktop with inset four ring halogen hob with a stainless steel finished Neff electric oven beneath cupboards to either side and display shelving to either end. To the opposite side are two retractable cupboards providing storage for cooking utensils with an inset drawer. From the kitchen there are delightful views over the rear garden through a pair of glazed french doors with a sash window to either side. Moulded coved cornice to ceiling, seventeen recessed downlighters, original floor boards. TV point. From the kitchen a door leads to the rear hall and also the utility room.

Further view kit/brkfst rm

Utility room 3.86m(12'8'') x 1.93m(6'4'')
Fitted to the same standard as the kitchen with granite worktops and a white enamelled sink unit with integrated drainer to one side and gold finished mixer tap. Beneath the work surface is space for an automatic washing machine with cupboard to one side, space for tumble dryer. To the opposite wall is a further fitted unit with two double storage cupboards below, large storage cupboard to one side wiith open display shelving. Tiled floor, window to the side elevation, glazed door to the exterior.

Larder/pantry room

With a small window to the rear elevation, tiled floor, range of wall shelving, space for further domestic appliance i.E. Fridge/freezer, power points.

Half landing

Approached from the main hall, the half landing has a galleried landing above with a window to the rear allowing light into the landing area. High ceiling with coving and a large moulded ceiling rose. From here doors lead off the to the bedrooms and the staircase continues to the main landing.

Main landing

With white painted spindled balustrading and oak finished handrail, picture rail, coved cornice to ceiling.
Bedroom one 5.21m(17'1'') x 5.00m(16'5'')
A delightful room situated at the front of the property with a sash window overlooking the front garden with radiator beneath and radiator cover. To one wall are a range of fitted wardrobes incorporating two double wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving and a central dressing table with drawer beneath and concealed spotlights above. Above the wardrobes are three high level storage cupboards. Coved cornice to ceiling with moulded and decorated ceiling rose. Cast-iron fireplace with grate and display mantel above. Telephone point. Built-in storage cupboard with shelf. Door opening to a secret staircase which leads down to bedroom three. This was the original staircase used by the nanny allowing access from one bedroom to another without using the main staircase.
Bedroom two 5.23m(17'2'') x 5.08m(16'8'')
Situated at the front of the house with excellent views over the front garden and the countryside towards Little Baddow with a sash window with radiator and fitted radiator cover beneath. Coved cornice to ceiling with moulded ceiling rose. Cast-iron fireplace with grate and display mantel above. Door from the bedroom allowing access to the rear staircase, again for the purposed of allowing former staff to access further bedrooms without using the main staircase.

Family bathroom

With a white roll-top bath with claw feet and gold finished mixer tap. Sanitan fluted pedestal wash hand basin, Sanitan high level flushing wc with wooden seat. Sash window to the front elevation with views over the front garden. Radiator with fitted radiator cover. Tiled floor. The bathroom has a high ceiling with coving and a circular, moulded ceiling rose. Fitted furniture to one wall providing a dressing table with six drawers beneath and a centre arched mirror with two recessed downlighters and adjustable glass display shelving to either side with a recessed downlighter.
Bedroom three 5.08m(16'8'') x 4.45m(14'7'')
With a sash window to the side elevation with views over the side garden, radiator with fitted radiator cover. Cast-iron fireplace with grate and display mantle above. Built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Three wall light points.
To one corner of the room an opening leads to a vestibule where there is a built-in storage cupboard with shelving and two fabric covered glazed doors, moulded coved cornice to ceiling, wall light point. From the vestibule a door leads to the en-suite bathroom.

En-suite bathroom

With a white shaped bath with gold finished mixer tap set into a tiled surround with a decorated side panel. Bevel-edged, mirrored surround in five sections to the bath area extending to ceiling height with four recessed downlighters over the bath. Charlotte high level flushing wc with wooden seat and Charlotte pedestal wash hand basin. Window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden, radiator with fitted radiator cover, marble tiled floor. Coved cornice to ceiling.

Rear landing

With a window overlooking the rear garden and a door leading to the staircase which continues to the second floor. Off the rear landing is a shower room, separate wc and a bedroom.
Bedroom four 4.62m(15'2'') x 3.89m(12'9'') max
A charming room with a sash window to the rear elevation with delightful views over the garden, radiator with fitted radiator cover beneath. Built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rails and shelf. Arched wrought-iron fireplace with display mantel above. Moulded coved cornice to ceiling, three wall light points. Built-in storage cupboard.

Shower room

With a fully tiled shower cubicle and tiled walls, decorative border tile, sliding shower door, large white shower tray, wall mounted shower controls and shower head. Extractor fan, seven recessed downlighters. To the front of the shower cubicle is a tiled floor.

Separate WC & wash room

A door opens to a wash hand basin area with a Charlotte pedestal wash hand basin, coved cornice to ceiling, moulded ceiling rose. Small window to the rear elevation. Door leading to the wc.
With a Charlotte high level flushing wc with wooden seat. Window to the side elevation, radiator with fitted radiator cover, wall light point, coved cornice to ceiling.

Secondary staircase

With white painted balustrading and oak finished hand rail, wall light point, coved cornice to ceiling. The secondary staircase allows access to the third landing over the main hallway and further bedroom accommodation.
As previously described, this would have been used by former staff to provide access t the bedrooms without using the main staircase.

Galleried landing

One of the main features of the galleried landing is the view over the main hallway and staircase with white painted balustrading and polished oak finished hand rail. Sash window to the rear elevation giving views over the rear garden.
Bedroom five 5.11m(16'9'') x 4.11m(13'6'') max
With a sash window to the rear elevation and a small window to the side elevation. This useful bedroom has six recessed downlighters and to one end is access to a large loft area.
Agents note The loft area could be enlarge to provide further accommodation if required subject to planing consents and building regulations.
Bedroom six 5.26m(17'3'') x 5.00m(16'5'') max
With a small window to the side elevation
double width garage 5.87m(19'3'') x 5.28m(17'4'')
With two aluminium up-and-over doors, power and light installed. Two windows to the rear elevation, personal door to the side elevation. Pitched roof space with loft storage area.
Second double width garage 8.31m(27'3'') > 20' 7 x 5.26m(17'3'') width
Two aluminium up-and-over doors, power and light installed, pitched roof space with loft storage area. Window and frosted glazed door to the side elevation.

Exterior

front garden

The front garden is laid to a large area of lawn, screened across the front boundary by an established row of shrubs and trees providing a very secluded aspect. The gravelled driveway leads in to the front of the house providing a wide parking and turning area and also leads to the two double width garages. To the left hand side of the house, between the garage and the property, a wrought iron gate leads through to a paved courtyard area where there are facilities for clothes drying adjacent to the utility room. To the right hand side a wrought iron gate leads through to an enclosed courtyard with a paved terrace and an area of lawn surrounded with colourful flower and shrub beds which is accessed from the dining room and provides a very sheltered, attractive seating and eating area.

Rear gardens

Immediately to the rear of the kitchen is a large paved terrace with outside lighting providing a very attractive seating and relaxing area from the kitchen overlooking the gardens. The gardens are principally laid to a large area of shaped lawns with an established and well stocked side boundary with conifers, evergreens and holly providing a year round screen. The lawns lead away from the house giving a delightful outlook from the far end of the garden looking back towards the property. Within the grounds is a natural spring which was originally the source of water for the village and an interesting Indian Bean tree.

Grounds

The property enjoys established grounds extending to approximately just under one acre.

Services

Gas, mains drainage, mains water, mains electricity.

Agents note

floor plans

Cellar & 2ND floor

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vicarage cottage

Adjacent to the property is a listed Grade II Tudor Priest's cottage which is available to purchase by separate negotiation either now or at a later date.
The cottage has its' own drive, gated parking and private walled gardens and features the listed buildings emblem awarded to properties of distinct historical importance. Vicarage Cottage is believed to date from the mid sixteenth century being one of the first dwellings adjacent to the church of St. Andrew. It has been sympathetically restored by the present owners and is offered as a separate title to the main house allowing any incoming purchaser options to sell privately if required.
The cottage serves as excellent additional accommodation to the main house or to accommodate staff or relatives etc.

The accommodation comprises

Two large first floor double bedrooms with two shower rooms and one en-suite bathroom.
Historice Priest Room/Dining Hall with a high ceiling.
Partiallly open-plan kitchen with oak fronted units.
Main Sitting Room with delightful views across the gardens.
Study/Third Bedroom (on the ground floor).
WC/Cloakroom
grounds - The cottage has a separate vehicular access, double gates lead to a gravelled parking area giving parking for two vehicles and the former coach house/stable. Access leads to an enclosed and established private garden with summer house and interconnecting gate to the garden of the Old Vicarage. The cottage is serviced independently to the main house.

Floor plans

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EIR graph vicarage cottage

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm's employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.