2 bed detached house for sale

Finchingfield Road, Stambourne, Nr Halstead, Essex CO9

Craigs is a beautiful, detached thatched period home full of character and charm featuring exposed beams, traditional brick work and feature fireplaces throughout. This delightful Grade II Listed home has a bright, spacious and versatile layout and is set within about 3.6 acres of grounds which have been well maintained and include a large paddock.

An entrance door leads into a central reception area which is divided into two rooms by a brick inglenook fireplace, . The left hand side room has dual aspect windows and a staircase leading to the first floor. From this room a small opening leads into the spacious dining room with door opening to the front garden, a storage cupboard and doors leading into a ground floor bathroom fitted with a 3-piece suite and a good size utility room with butler sink and space for freestanding appliances. From the dining room is the charming country-style kitchen complete with integrated dishwasher and fridge, a butler sink, induction hob with extractor over and door into a large pantry with ample storage. Located on the right hand side of the entrance hall is a further generous size reception room with dual aspect windows and feature fireplace with access to a further room which could be used for a variety of purposes either as a home office for those who work from home or a 3rd bedroom.

The first floor landing leads to the two bedrooms, both doubles, with the main bedroom boasting a large cupboard housing the immersion heating and giving access to an impressive en suite bathroom with freestanding bath, wash hand basin and WC.

Outside, the property offers front and rear gardens with mature tree and shrub planting including fruit trees, extensive lawned areas, hedge surrounds and a gated access. The driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and gives access to a detached single garage. The plot includes an incredible paddock with stunning countryside views, further gated access to the paddock and a secure hanger/outbuilding to the north corner suitable for vehicle storage/workshop or general storage.

Agent's note: A public footpath runs alongside the property and from here there is an additional gate access into the front garden.

Stambourne is a small hamlet about 3 miles from Steeple Bumpstead and 4 miles from Finchingfield, conveniently situated for access to the A1307 to Cambridge, and J9 of the M11. Finchingfield is one of the most attractive north west Essex villages with a village green and pond, a number of shops, tea rooms and Inns etc. Whilst there are village facilities in Stambourne, including a primary school, the historic market towns of Saffron Walden and Great Dunmow offer more comprehensive amenities. The mainline station at Audley End provides a service to London (Liverpool St).