5 bed detached house for sale

Bardfield Saling, Braintree, Essex CM7

Nestled in the charming village of Bardfield Saling, this remarkable five-bedroom detached Grade II Listed Tudor country home is a true gem. Spanning an impressive 3,665 square feet, the property is set within approximately an acre of mature grounds, surrounded by serene open farmland, providing a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

As you enter this splendid residence, you are greeted by two spacious reception rooms, each exuding character and warmth, perfect for both entertaining guests and enjoying quiet family evenings. An equally charming kitchen/dining room provides a social space with modern convenience. A utility room serves the kitchen with access to the conveniently placed cloakroom. The ground floor further benefits from a welcoming hallway, a rear hallway overlooking the rear garden and a substantial cellar. The home boasts a wealth of period features that reflect its historical significance, adding a unique charm that is hard to find in contemporary properties.

The five well-proportioned bedrooms offer ample space for family living, while the single bathroom provides essential convenience. The property also presents fantastic potential to extend the accommodation subject to planning permission an listed building consent, making it an ideal choice for those looking to personalise their dream home.

For those with multiple vehicles, the property includes an oversized double garage/barn with gated driveway parking for several vehicles, ensuring that you and your guests will never be short of space.

This Tudor country home is not just a house; it is a lifestyle choice, offering a blend of history, space, and potential in a delightful rural setting. With its commanding position and beautiful surroundings, this property is a rare opportunity to own a piece of English heritage in the heart of Bardfield Saling.

Main House

Accessed via a solid Oak door is a heavily timbered entrance hall with wood panelled walls, tiled flooring, leaded window to rear aspect. Doors lead to the rear hallway and kitchen/dining room. The spacious kitchen/dining room provides a central hub of the house with leaded windows to front and rear aspects, exposed timbers and quarry tiled flooring. Serving the kitchen is a conveniently placed utility room with a single door to side aspect and access to the ground floor cloakroom. The impressive reception room provides an inviting formal space with Inglenook fireplace, beautiful timbers and leaded windows to dual aspects. The second reception is equally as inviting with dual aspect leaded windows, exposed timbers, feature fireplace provides a more private space. A rear hallway with multiple leaded windows overlooking the rear garden provides access to the stairs leading to the first floor landing and substantial cellar. The first floor landing continues the theme of natural light via four leaded windows to the rear aspect overlooking the properties grounds. The first floor landing provides access to the four well-proportioned bedrooms, the family bathroom and staircase ascending to the second floor. The principal bedroom is of a fantastic size with leaded windows to multiple aspects, a feature fireplace and exposed timbers. The further three bedrooms are all good size double bedrooms with character features and charm. The family bathroom benefits from a fitted suite with leaded window to side aspect and exposed timbers. The second floor comprises of a further double bedroom steeped in character with a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers. Original exposed floorboards and leaded windows to multiple aspects. A solid Oak door provides access to a 35ft storage space which offers fantastic potential for conversion subject to the necessary permissions to obtain natural light.

Grounds

The grounds measure approximately an acre with mature borders and a flint wall to the front elevation. The grounds consist of formal lawns wrapping around the property with a generous raised patio seating area to the rear and a variety of mature shrubs/trees. The remainder of the garden is more of a natural wild garden. The garden further benefits from an orchard, various vegetable plots, greenhouse and external water an external water tap.

Oversized Double Garage/Barn

Positioned to the side of the property is the oversized double garage/barn boasting power, lighting, windows to multiple aspects, single door to side aspect, a pitched roof for storage and two sets of double doors. This building offers fantastic potential for conversion/development subject to the necessary planning permission.

Gated Driveway

Accessed via a five bar timber gate leading to a shingle sweeping driveway providing parking for several vehicles leading to the oversized double garage/barn.

Village Summary

Bardfield Saling
Nestled in the heart of the Essex countryside, Bardfield Saling is a tranquil and characterful village just minutes from Braintree. Known for its charming period cottages, historic Grade i-listed church, and picturesque rural setting, the village offers an idyllic lifestyle with a strong sense of community. Ideal for those seeking peaceful village living with convenient access to nearby towns and transport links.

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.

Stebbing
Stebbing is a quiet village surrounded by undulating farmland offering an array of amenities, situated approximately 3 miles east of the bustling market town of Great Dunmow. Stebbing boasts a variety of clubs which include bowls, cricket, tennis, football, judo. The village amenities consist of a highly respected primary school, village shop, The White Hart Public House, St Marys Church and Andrewsfield airfield.

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.