5 bed detached house for sale

Braintree Road, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex CM6

A wonderful detached family home, set on about an acre with a range of outbuildings.

Description
Commanding a prime position in a serene semi-rural setting, this magnificent five-bedroom residence captures the essence of refined country living, with sweeping views across unspoilt open countryside and grounds extending to about an acre. Perfectly placed, approximately 1.5 miles from the village of Felsted, the property enjoys both the peace of the countryside and the convenience of local amenities, renowned schooling in both sectors and transport links.

A sweeping gravelled driveway, secured by electric gates, unfolds to reveal an elegant collection of outbuildings and a wonderfully proportioned home. The welcoming central hallway leads to an array of versatile living spaces. These including a sitting room with a striking feature fireplace, offering a warm and inviting space, and a fantastic games room with bar and a study with adjoining WC.

The recently installed kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted and provides a dining area and access out to the west-facing rear garden. A charming sunroom with sliding doors adjoins the kitchen/dining area, offering the most enviable views out to the rear gardens and farmland beyond.

To the first floor, there are five double bedrooms. Of note is the principal suite with its magnificent en suite bathroom with a freestanding copper bath. The remaining four bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

Outside
The mixed plot of about an acre offers a substantial rear garden with al fresco dining areas and farmland views beyond. The extensive frontage offers off-street parking for numerous vehicles and a range of outbuildings including a detached double garage, a triple cart lodge, kennels, an additional garage/workshop and a detached annexe/office with its own shower room.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired heating.

Location
Felsted: 1.5 miles; Great Dunmow: 6.5 miles; Chelmsford: 12 miles; Stansted Airport: 13.6 miles. All distances approximate.

Silverleys is located in the sought-after village of Felsted, which offers a good selection of amenities including a village store, a coffee shop, a tea room, an antiques’ shop and ladies’ clothing boutique, as well as two public houses - The Chequers and The Swan.

Schooling in the area is excellent, with the prestigious Felsted School providing independent day and boarding education for ages four to eighteen. There are several well-regarded primary schools nearby, including Felsted Primary, Stebbing Primary, and The Flitch Green Academy, all rated “Good” by Ofsted. Secondary education is available at Helena Romanes School in Great Dunmow, which also offers a sixth form and shared sports and leisure facilities.

Transport links are strong for a rural location. Regular bus services connect the village to Chelmsford, Braintree, Great Dunmow, Stansted Airport and Saffron Walden, with routes such as the 16,333,414, and 451 all serving the area. Bus stops are within easy walking distance and Felsted School operates its own dedicated minibus routes. For rail travel, the nearest stations can be reached via connecting buses to Chelmsford or Braintree, offering services to London Liverpool Street. The scenic Flitch Way, a former railway line, also runs nearby, providing a traffic-free route for walking and cycling.

Square Footage: 2,808 sq ft

Acreage:
1 Acres

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