5 bed detached house for sale

Little Bardfield, Braintree CM7

Nestled in the tranquil village of Little Bardfield, this remarkable Grade II Listed country home is a true gem, dating back to the 14th Century. Set within approximately one and a half acres of beautifully maintained grounds, this substantial detached house offers an impressive 3,633 square feet of living space, perfect for those seeking both comfort and elegance.

As you enter the property, you are greeted by a grand entrance hall that leads to four spacious reception rooms, each filled with an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The well-appointed kitchen/dining room provide an ideal space for family gatherings and entertaining guests, while the utility room and boot room add practicality to everyday living. A cloakroom completes the ground floor, ensuring convenience for both residents and visitors.

Venturing to the first floor, you will find five good sized bedrooms, each designed to offer a peaceful retreat. The principal suite benefits from an en-suite bathroom and dressing room, providing a touch of luxury and privacy. The additional bathrooms ensure that all family members and guests are well accommodated.

For those with a penchant for outdoor living, the expansive grounds offer ample space for recreation and relaxation, while the property boasts ample parking, a rare find in such a picturesque setting.

This enchanting home combines period charm with modern comforts, making it an ideal choice for families or anyone looking to enjoy the serene countryside lifestyle. With its rich history and spacious layout, this property is a unique opportunity not to be missed.

Main House

To the rear of the property is a covered porch leading to beautiful Oak entrance hall with full height windows with views over the garden. A conveniently placed cloakroom is accessed off the entrance hall alongside the large boot room ad store area. An inner hallway provides access to the four reception rooms with a staircase leading to the first floor landing. The study offers a flexible space with two Sash windows to dual aspects, a feature fireplace with wood burning stove and a single door leading to a rear lobby area with single door leading to the gardens. A snug is well positioned to the front of the property with French doors leading to the gardens, a central working fireplace and an abundance of natural lights cascading through this reception room. The formal living room is steeped in character with stunning timbers, inglenook fireplace and the original main entrance door. An opening leads to the fourth reception room which is equally characterful, this room continues the theme of natural light through the large dual aspect windows. The kitchen/dining room epitomises the balance between modern and old which this property provides. The heavily timbered room offers a traditional farmhouse style kitchen with Aga, a dining area offering the social space for modern day living requirements and multiple windows continuing the theme of the ground floor. Serving the kitchen is a well-appointed utility room with full height storage, single door to the garden and space for appliances. On the first floor the landing provides access to all five bedrooms, the family bathroom and additional shower room. The vaulted principal bedroom is heavily timbered with a single door leading to the dressing room and ensuite bathroom. The first floor further benefits from four well-proportioned bedrooms, a fully tiled bathroom and an additional fully tiled shower room.

Double Garage With Mezzanine (Planning Permission

The detached double garage benefits from two single up & over doors, power, lighting, single door to side aspect, a store area, a mezzanine door with Velux windows and additional window to front aspect. The double garage does have planning permission granted for conversion into a separate annexe to the main house. Please visit Uttlesford District Council website and us the planning reference utt/22/2090/hhf. The planning lapses in August 2025.

Outbuildings

A detached games room/bar is well placed in the established gardens providing a fantastic additional space to the main house for entertaining. The building boasts, power, lighting and windows to front aspect. An additional single garage/workshop is accessed of the shingle driveway. A further garage/workshop is positioned to the rear of the property and offers fantastic potential to convert subject to planning permission.

Driveway Parking

To the side of the property is a shingle driveway providing ample parking leading to the double garage and a further single garage. An electric five bar timber gate provides access to an additional concrete driveway and the main house. The driveway further benefits from an electric car charging point.

Grounds

The establish garden measure approximately one and a half acres fully enclosed by brick walls, timber fencing and mature hedging providing security and privacy. To the rear of the property is a patio area leading to the remainder lawn. To the the font of the property is a patio area with topiary garden. A pathway wraps around the property via the side garden which is mainly lawn with variety of mature shrubs and trees. The gardens further benefit from an assortment of established trees and shrubs. A variety of flower beds are meticulously place around the formal gardens providing a splendour of colour. A cricket wicket with net that is English Cricket Board certified is placed in the rear paddock.

Location

Little Bardfield is a small, charming village with a history dating back to medieval times. It’s known for St. Katherine’s Church, a historic Anglican church with origins from the Norman period, notable for its unique architecture and stained-glass windows. The church remains a focal point for local gatherings and community events.

Nearby Villages

Great Bardfield

Great Bardfield is a larger village with a rich cultural and artistic history. This village gained prominence in the mid-20th century as an artists’ community and still celebrates this heritage. The village has charming narrow streets, and an abundance of period homes. Great Bardfield offers several amenities, including a post office, co-op, cafes, a family butchers, hairdressers, and two pubs.

Thaxted

Thaxted is a quintessential English town known for its iconic windmill, ancient guildhall, and Morris dancing traditions. Thaxted offers a charming experience for residents and visitors alike. The town has more extensive amenities, including a bakery, post office & newsagent, dry cleaners, coffee shop, hairdressers, pharmacy, homeware shop, clothes shop, various dining options and three public houses.

Finchingfield

Often regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in Essex, Finchingfield is famous for its scenic village green, duck pond and the iconic humpback bridge. This picturesque village has been featured on postcards and in films, embodying the charm of rural England. Finchingfield has a selection of cosy pubs including The Fox, The Lion and The Three Tuns. The village is further served by a variety of amenities including:- a post office/village shop, restaurants, cafe's, health centre and petrol station.

Agents Notes

The property also benefits from renewable energy with solar panels on the garage roof and Gigaclear fibre broadband.