6 bed detached house for sale

Pierce Williams, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex CM22

Pierce Williams is an important Listed country house with origins possibly dating back to the Tudor period. Badgers Barn is situated in the former grounds of Pierce Williams House and is a substantial Grade II Listed barn (c300 years old) and described in the listing as “mid to late 17c with three bays, gabled midstray on the south east elevation”. The barn was converted from a former agricultural building about eighteen years ago into an exceptional family home. There are numerous impressive features in the main property, including vaulted ceilings, wide fireplaces, oak flooring and a well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room. The current accommodation includes three primary reception rooms, utility, study, garden room and a ground floor bedroom.

On the first floor there is a large master bedroom suite with a dressing room and en suite bath/shower room, two further bedrooms and a shower room. In addition to the main barn there are further outbuildings including a block of two garages, (one double and one triple) as one approaches the driveway, a single storey barn (currently used as a gym), garage building with office, pool storage and a first floor games room. In addition, there is a detached cottage with an open plan sitting room/kitchen and two first floor bedrooms.

The grounds are easily maintained, laid to lawn with shrub borders, extensive terraces and a heated swimming pool.

Agents Note: There is a further four acres of wooded grounds with pathways and ponds, which may be available by separate negotiation.

Hatfield Broad Oak is a well regarded Essex village with a selection of village facilities, including post office, butcher, primary school, church, and 2 inns. Situated approx 7 miles to the south east of the market town of Bishop’s Stortford which provides a more comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities, including mainline station to London Liverpool Street. The M11 motorway can be easily accessed via the new Junction 7A.