Property history of The Old Rectory, Rectory Meadow, Bradwell, Braintree CM77 8EX, 26th Jul 2011

The Property
Is in immaculate condition and has been sympathetically restored and improved by the current owners, such that it is considered possible to move in without any further work being required. Approached via electrically operated gates opening to a large gravel drive with parking for several cars. The large entrance door is approached by a porch comprising 2 doric pillars with a pediment above, chequered tiled base leading to the reception hall. A feature of the original part of the property are the large sash windows, many of which have the original side folding shutters not to mention the excellent ceiling heights. The total plot is approaching 1 acre. ***There is also planning consent for a 2 storey extension, comprising 2 further bedrooms, dressing room, ensuite bathroom on first floor and snooker room/additional lounge on ground floor.***

Large Reception Hall
With an American Walnut wooden floor, radiator with a solid wood radiator cover with Brass grilles and a hand-made Oak staircase, double half glazed doors to the

Dining Room
Overlooking the driveway and the lawns with deep ornate skirtings and coving. American Walnut wood floor, stone fireplace housing an open fire.

Drawing Room
With wonderful bay window with central glazed French doors to the rear terrace and lawns. Open fireplace with stone surround and mantle shelf over. Wooden floor, feature internal window overlooking the conservatory.

Cloakroom
With a white suite and tiled floor

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
With family area off. The kitchen is a new addition and a particular feature of the property. It has an extensive range of Solid wood fronted base and full height units under granite work tops. Neff range cooker with 6 gas burner hob, extractor hob, space and plumbing for American style fridge/freezer. Integrated Miele microwave and integrated Miele steam oven. Miele dishwasher and wine chiller cabinet. Central island matching the kitchen units with one and a half bowl inset stainless steel sink with a mixer tap with a flexible hose over.

Spiral Staircase
Rising to a lobby on the landing on the first floor.

Family Area
To the side and opening to the kitchen and dining area with oak floor and views over the tennis court.

Conservatory
Constructed of hardwood, 6 panel fully sliding opening door overlooking the garden and pool, solid oak floor.

Study
With an extensive range of fitted base units under an oak desk top overlooking the tennis court. Solid oak floor.

Utility Room
With a large range of high gloss fronted full height units and base units with brushed stainless steel furniture under a granite worktop with inset one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for American fridge freezer and intergrated Neff microwave. To one side is the original fireplace and laundry copper.

Gym
Housing a sauna. Oak flooring, large glazed French doors to the rear terrace and double doors to the Shower Room with a white suite comprising large shower compartment, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled floors and walls.

Generous Landing Area
Leading to

Master Bedroom
With bay window with views overlooking the lawns and further window to side with similar views.

Dressing Room
Full range of full height fitted wardrobes with a mixture of shelves and hanging rails.

Large En-suite
A sumptuous room with white suite comprising large enamel bath, low level close coupled wc, walk-in shower with drench head, wash hand basin with mixer tap over, tiled walls and floor.

Cellar
With 2 rooms off the entrance hall.

Bedroom 2
Large bay window with window seats on all 3 sides with views over the garden and pool.

Bedroom 3
With radioator and window overlooking the lawn and drive.

Bedroom 4
Wiath a radiator and window overlooking the tennis court and the drive.

Bedroom 5
With a radiator and a window overlooking the drive.

Family Bathroom
With white suite comprising oval bath with whirlpool, mixer tap over, steamer shower compartment with flexible shower hose and head and body jets. Low level wc, wash hand basin, tiled floor.

Outside
The grounds lay chiefly to the sides of the property.To one side there is an area of terrace and an all weather tennis court with lawn beside. Double garage with light and power connected, parking for several cars. To the other side is the main area of garden, laid chiefly to lawn with a terrace running the full width of the house and a heated outdoor swimming pool with pool house containing a bar with separate wc and wash hand basin. Services - there is oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage connected.

Directions
From Bishops Stortford proceed to junction 8 of the M11 and take the A120 signposted Colchester. Continue past the exit for Braintree and at the next roundabout beside McDonalds drive-through take the second exit. At the subsequent roundabout take the third exit and proceed for 1.6 miles entering the village of Bradwell and turning right at the Swan public house. Follow the road for a short distance taking the second right into Rectory Meadow, at the end of which can be found the gates to The Old Rectory.

Local Authority
Braintree District Council

Tax Band

G