4 bedroom detached house for sale

Location/ Description Crown House is a charming and rather special detached period residence, formerly an inn believed to date back to the 17th century which has been sympathetically improved and extended in more recent times retaining a wealth of character features including exposed beams/timbers and red brick fireplaces. The property provides versatile and well proportioned accommodation over two storeys together with a self-contained studio/annexe above the garage with a bed/sitting room and ground floor shower room.
Crown House occupies a delightful and tranquil setting which is surrounded by unspoilt farmland and countryside and is part of the highly sought after village of Barley with its own primary school, doctors, inn, village cricket grounds and stores/post office. For the commuter there are train services at Royston about 4 miles distant and Audley End Station which is located just 2 miles to the west of the market town of Saffron Walden which is about 9 miles distant. The university city of Cambridge is situated about 12 miles distant and major routes including the A505, M11 and A10 are all within easy reach. 

Accommodation With approximate room sizes. 

Entrance Hall With built-in storage cupboard understairs, quarry tiled floor and doors leading to sitting room and kitchen. 

Sitting Room 7.01m(23'0'') x 4.11m(13'6'') An atmospheric room with a feature open brick fireplace with tiled hearth and cast iron grate, exposed beams, timbers and studwork, 2 double radiators. Door to: 

Study/ Family Room 3.58m(11'9'') x 3.45m(11'4'') Max. Into recess to side of former fireplace and exposed brick chimney breast, the fireplace has been converted into a utility cupboard and provides space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer with folding doors. Exposed timbers, double radiator, trap door to roof space. 

Inner Hall With staircase leading to first floor and door and wooden steps leading down to: 

Cellar 3.51m(11'6'') x 3.43m(11'3'') With brick floor and extensive wine storage area. 

Cloakroom With low level w.C., radiator, wash hand basin with tiled splashback, w.C. 

Rear Hall With quarry tiled floor and feature spiral staircase leading to first floor and principal bedroom, radiator, exposed timbers, and door to: 

Rear Porch With tiled floor, coat hooks and part glazed door to driveway and outside. 

Dining Room 4.72m(15'6'') x 3.58m(11'9'') With magnificent Inglenook fireplace with brick hearth, canopy and candle niche, exposed beams and timbers, 2 double radiators, exposed studwork and opening to: 

Kitchen 4.42m(14'6'') x 3.28m(10'9'') With butler sink with mixer taps, range of handcrafted units comprising extensive base units with granite worktops and cupboards and drawers below, wall storage cupboards, integrated double oven and extractor cooker hood above, space and plumbing for dishwasher, ceramic tiled floor, built-in storage cupboard and opening to: 

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Conservatory & Family Room 6.40m(21'0'') x 4.88m(16'0'') A stylish and wonderful open plan living space with exposed ceiling timbers and part high vaulted ceiling to conservatory area, range of pine low level storage cupboards, 3 double radiators, wooden flooring and French doors to paved rear terrace and gardens. 

On The First Floor  

Landing With exposed timbers. 

Principal Bedroom 4.88m(16'0'') x 4.80m(15'9'') max Which can be accessed either from the spiral staircase from the rear hall or through Bedroom 3. A light and spacious room with full height opening windows with wrought iron French balcony overlooking the rear garden, radiator, door to: 

Ensuite Shower Room With fitted shower cubicle, heated towel rail, pedestal wash hand basin, w.C. 

Bedroom 3 3.51m(11'6'') x 3.20m(10'6'') With radiator and built-in wardrobe. 

Bedroom 2 4.65m(15'3'') x 3.96m(13'0'') max Into recess to side of fitted wardrobes, 2 radiators. 

Inner Landing With radiator. 

Bedroom 4 2.51m(8'3'') x 2.36m(7'9'') With radiator. 

Bathroom With white suite comprising bath with shower attachment and ceramic tiled walls around, wall mirrors, radiator, pedestal wash hand basin and w.C., built-in airing cupboard. 

Outside The property is approached via a 5-bar gate leading to an extensive courtyard style driveway and parking area with well stocked raised border to side, mature hedging, shrubs, bushes around, adjacent to the courtyard there is a detached double garage with up and over door. To the rear of the garage there is a door leading to: 

Self-contained Studio/ Annexe comprising: 

Entrance Lobby With radiator, recess storage area beneath staircase leading to first floor. 

Shower Room With large walk-in tiled shower cubicle and shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, w.C., heated towel rail. 

Stairs From Entrance Lobby Leading up to: 

Studio/ Bedroom 6.25m(20'6'') max x 3.81m(12'6'') max With 2 radiators, eaves storage cupboards, feature large glazed windows overlooking the gardens and large recessed shelved area to side. 

Outside To the side of the garage there is access to an enclosed storage area with log storage and to the rear of the garage there is an oil storage tank.

The delightful generous gardens are situated mostly to the side and rear of the house and are principally laid to lawn with a great variety of mature shrubs, bushes, trees and well stocked borders around. There is also a large paved terrace immediately adjacent to the property itself with steps leading up to lawn. Further attractive raised patio area partly covered by pergola. 

Location Plan  

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Special Notes 1. None of the fixtures and fittings are included in the sale unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

2. Please note that none of the appliances or the services at this property have been checked and we would recommend that these are tested by a qualified person before entering into any commitment. 

Viewings By appointment through the Agents.