5 bed detached house for sale

Dassels, Braughing, Ware SG11

An exciting and unique opportunity to acquire a most impressive Grade II listed detached Period residence, believed to date back to the early 17th century, with more recent additions including a stunning extension. The property has been extensively improved by the current vendors and retains many fine character features including a wealth of exposed beams and timbers and feature fireplaces. The property provides versatile and well proportioned accommodation extending to about 2558 sqft plus a superb detached home office which overlooks the beautiful and mature grounds extending to just shy of an acre.

Oak Framed With Brick Base Entrance Porch

With original cast iron doorbell, adjacent to the panelled glazed timber entrance door leading through into:

Entrance Hall

With exposed timber beams, wall mounted lighting, original timber panelled door leading through into:

Kitchen

Comprising a collection of base mounted storage cupboards and drawers with a stone work surface with inset porcelain sink with hot and cold mixer tap, drainer to side, Aga into former Inglenook with wooden beam above with nook either side of the Inglenook, space and plumbing for dishwasher, further kitchen island, matching traditional Shaker style specification of the main kitchen with same stone work surface, the extension of this work surface creates a breakfast bar for informal dining seating, stone flooring, a wealth of exposed beams, wall mounted lighting, traditional style radiator, windows to both front and rear aspect, door leading down to Cellar, vertical exposed timber beams separating the dining room.

Utility/Boot Room

An expansive space with stone flooring, large Inglenook space with woodburning stove over a brick surround, wooden mantel and bread oven, tiled hearth, built-in wardrobe adjacent, base mounted set of cupboards with timber work surface with inset porcelain butler sink with hot and cold mixer tap, space and plumbing for washer/dryer, wall mounted lighting, exposed timber beams, radiator, window to front aspect, door leading out onto garden.

Breakfast Room

With exposed timber flooring, wood panelling, wall mounted lighting, exposed timber beams, window to side aspect and cast iron feature fireplace providing a wonderful focal point to the room with opening through into:

Inner Hallway

With stairs rising to first floor accommodation and wood panelling, engineered oak flooring, leading through into:

Sitting Room/Formal Dining Room

Sitting area with continuation of engineered oak flooring from the Inner Hallway, traditional style radiators, a wealth of wall mounted lighting, concrete plinth, ready for a log burner, creating a focal point to the room, opening through into Dining Area with engineered oak flooring, radiator, double glazed windows to both side and rear aspect with a set of panelled glazed French doors leading out onto patio. Hidden door provides access to:

Cloakroom

Comprising of a two piece suite with low level w.c., with concealed dual hand flush, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, fitted storage cupboards underneath wash hand basin, copper heated towel rail, wall mounted lighting, extractor fan, double glazed window to side aspect.

On The First Floor

Split-Level Landing

With large exposed timber beams, loft access, radiator, wall mounted lighting, double glazed windows to side aspect, panelled doors leading to respective rooms.

Shower Room

Comprising of a three piece suite with large shower cubicle with wall mounted dual shower head and accessed via a glazed shower partition, low level w.c. With concealed dual hand flush, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, storage cupboards fitted underneath wash hand basin, exposed brick chimney breast as well as beam, exposed timber flooring, window to rear aspect and door leading through to:

Principal Bedroom

With a wealth of exposed timber beams and exposed brick chimney breast, double panelled radiators, lighting, windows to both front and rear aspect.

Bedroom 2

With feature wallpaper, divided with panelling, wall mounted lighting, storage cupboard, radiator, loft access, double glazed window to side aspect, door leading through into:

Ensuite Shower Room

Comprising of a three piece suite with shower cubicle with wall mounted shower head, tiled surround and accessed via a glazed door, low level w.c., with concealed dual hand flush, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, heated towel rail, wood effect flooring, wall mounted lighting, extractor fan.

Bedroom 3

With wood panelling, built-in wardrobe, double panelled radiator, window to front aspect.

Bedroom 4

With former Inglenook fireplace with wooden beam now partially bricked up to create desk area and above the chimney breast further mezzanine area for storage or reading nook as well as a built-in wardrobe fitted with railings, wall mounted lighting, radiator, window to front aspect.

Family Bathroom

Comprising of a four piece suite with large standalone bath with hot and cold mixer bath taps, shower head attachment, walk-in shower with dual mounted shower head and tiled surround, low level w.c. With concealed dual hand flush, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer taps, a most stunning timber storage cupboard, wall mounted mirror and lighting, feature wallpaper wall, exposed timber beams, recess shelf, radiator, extractor fan, engineered wood flooring, double glazed window to side aspect.

Bedroom 5

Accessed via a timber door with initial entrance walkway with double glazed window to side aspect and further opening into the main bedroom with vaulted ceilings, radiator, double glazed windows to both side and rear aspect.

Outside

Panelled glazed door leading into:

Office

With high vaulted ceiling, a wealth of exposed timber beams, wood effect flooring, multiple power points, electric radiator, double glazed window to front aspect.

Adjoining Studio

Accessed via panelled glazed stable style door leading through into:

Reception Room 1

With high vaulted ceiling, exposed timber beams, wood effect flooring, woodburning stove with tiled surround, base mounted storage cupboards with timber work surface and inset sink with hot and cold mixer tap, drainer to side, space for fridge/freezer, panelled door leading through into:

Reception Room 2

With exposed beams supporting a high vaulted ceiling, electric radiator, power points, double glazed window to front aspect, timber door leading through into:

Room

Currently set with plumbing for a wash hand basin, toilet and shower.

Outside

To the front the property is approached off the main road via a gravelled driveway and 5-bar timber gates leading onto an extensive gravelled driveway with enough parking for several vehicles this then extends round to provide access to the studio and office spaces adjacent to this is working dog kennels with a timber storage shed. Wrought iron gates leading through the enclosed front garden which is principally gravelled enclosed by a brick wall with a wealth of well stocked bedding full of mature flowering plants and mature tree. The former well with cast iron pump and a gravelled pathway leads round to the aforementioned side access.

To the rear is an extensive multi-tiered garden principally laid to lawn with a large paved patio area led directly off the rear part of the property providing a wonderful space to both relax and entertain, enclosed by painted walls with steps up to initial lawned area enclosed via well stocked bedding full of mature plants and shrubs and juvenile hedging, further steps up from this lawned area leads to secondary grassy area adjacent to the steps up. The highest lawned area benefits from extensive raised beds full of mature flowering plants and juvenile hedging. To one side of the property is a further lawned area, mature trees providing a sense of privacy and in turn steps down to paved pathway which provides access to boiler room, oil tank, an area ideal for ducks or chickens. On the other side of the garden an area has recently been planted for vineyards, large mature tree with treehouse beneath and a zip line is attached to another tree on the other side of the garden, large timber storage shed tucked away in the corner of the plot surrounded by a handful of mature fruit trees and in the very corner of the garden is a working composting area surrounded by further mature trees and shrubs.

Access immediately off the Utility/Boot Room is a gravelled area with a handful of cleverly designed raised bedding full of strawberry, rhubarb and other fruit giving plants and enclosed by brick walls either side with a pond which is currently not in use.