5 bed detached house for sale

Vicarage Road, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex CM7

Beautifully presented family home of late Georgian origin, offering approx 4,200 sq ft of accommodation plus a self-contained studio, with acreage.

Description
Barn House is a beautifully presented and thoughtfully extended detached family home, enjoying a wonderfully private position on the southern edge of this picturesque north Essex village. Originally part of Gatward Farm and converted in 1968, the property is an unlisted timber-framed house featuring rendered elevations beneath an attractive handmade peg-tiled roof.

With late Georgian origins and substantially extended in 2022, the main house offers five bedrooms with generous reception spaces, totalling approximately 4,200 sq ft (390 sq m), complemented by a separate two-storey detached studio providing self-contained accommodation.

Externally, an oak-framed carport opens onto a generous area of parking, while the landscaped gardens lead into a paddock, suitable for those with equestrian and outdoor interests.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors, offering spacious and beautifully balanced living areas filled with natural light throughout. The ground floor is centred around a stunning open-plan living, dining and kitchen area which was a contemporary extension completed in 2022, benefiting from extensive glazing and full-height doors opening out to the garden, creating a connection between indoors and outdoors. Adjacent to the main living space are a number of versatile rooms, including a snug, a study and a well-proportioned reception room with exposed timberwork and a red-brick fireplace with inset wood burning stove. A practical boot room and utility room provide excellent storage leading to a WC, home gym and store rooms within the adjoining outbuilding section.

Upstairs, the first floor offers five comfortable bedrooms, including the impressive principal suite, which enjoys a full-height window overlooking the garden. The principal bedroom also benefits from a walk-in wardrobe, a luxurious en suite bathroom and balcony. The remaining four bedrooms are all generous in size, two with en suites, and there is a well-lit landing area.

Adjacent to the main house is a detached studio, featuring additional living and bedroom accommodation with bathroom facilities - ideal for guest use, home office or studio space. A large carport completes the layout, offering ample covered parking and storage.

Outside
The property is approached via a private drive shared with one neighbouring house, leading to its own secluded driveway. The landscaped gardens extend from the rear, featuring a tiered natural stone terrace opening onto a formal lawn, a kitchen garden with greenhouse and a raised swimming pool with decking surround. Beyond the main garden, a five-bar gate provides access to an enclosed paddock of approximately 1.7 acres, bringing the total grounds to about 3 acres.

Services
Mains water and drainage are connected. The property benefits from a biomass wood pellet boiler for heating and solar panels registered under the Feed-in Tariff scheme, generating an approximate annual income of £1,300.

Location
Braintree: 5.7 miles, Felsted school: 6.8 miles, Dunmow: 9.4 miles, Chelmsford: 15.9 miles, Stansted Airport: 16.2 miles. All distances approximate.

The property is situated in Finchingfield, occupying a private setting on the southern edge of this charming north Essex village. The location offers convenient access to both the village amenities and the surrounding countryside.

Finchingfield is often described as one of the most beautiful villages in England, known for its vibrant community and traditional village green. Local amenities include three public houses, tea rooms, a restaurant, an antiques centre and a well-serviced village store.

The area is well placed for a range of educational facilities, with a primary school in the village and further options in the nearby villages of Wethersfield and Great Bardfield. Felsted School lies approximately 7 miles away, while Great Dunmow, Braintree and Saffron Walden offer additional primary and secondary schools, including Saffron Walden County High, Joyce Frankland Academy in Newport, and schools and colleges in Cambridge.

Finchingfield is ideally located within easy reach of Cambridge, which is approximately 25 miles to the northwest. The nearby towns of Braintree, Great Dunmow and Saffron Walden provide a wider range of shopping, educational and recreational amenities. For commuters, there are mainline train services to London Liverpool Street from Audley End, Braintree and Witham, with convenient road links via the A12 at Witham and the A120 at Great Dunmow, connecting to the M11 (Junction 8) and Stansted Airport.

Square Footage: 4,220 sq ft



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