4 bed detached house for sale

Hollies Road, Bradwell, Braintree, Essex CM77

A distinctive converted barn with commercial potential.

Description
A beautifully converted former barn extending to approximately 3,000sq ft, complemented by an extensive commercial workshop, garage complex and office accommodation extending to approximately 2,200sq ft, all set within about an acre of attractive gardens and grounds.

Believed to date from around 1850, this impressive unlisted barn was sympathetically converted between 1998 and 2000, successfully combining period features with practical modern living. Constructed of timber and brick elevations beneath a slate tiled roof, the property occupies a wonderfully discreet position, approached via a sweeping gated driveway.

The accommodation is arranged around a striking open-plan sitting/family room - an exceptional space featuring a vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and a wealth of traditional character. From here is access to a wine cellar via a trap door. The generous proportions provide an ideal setting for family life and entertaining, while large windows and doors allow excellent natural light throughout. The adjoining kitchen/dining room is equally impressive, offering ample space for informal dining and family living. Supporting accommodation on the ground floor includes an entrance hall, a utility room, a pantry and a cloakroom.

On the first floor, a galleried landing overlooks the principal reception space below. The accommodation comprises a principal bedroom with en suite shower room together with three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The layout offers excellent flexibility and could easily be adapted to suit a variety of requirements, whether for growing families, multigenerational living or those seeking additional guest accommodation.

Commercial & Ancillary Accommodation
A particularly rare and exciting feature of the property is the substantial adjoining commercial premises, providing workshop, storage and garage facilities extending to approximately 1,733sq ft, together with a first-floor office of approximately 485sq ft.

Currently arranged as a series of interconnected workshop and storage areas with a triple garage and separate office accommodation, the space presents an opportunity for those wishing to operate a business from home, pursue specialist hobbies, vehicle storage or workshop activities.

Subject to any necessary consents, the commercial element offers potential and flexibility. It could continue in its current form, be incorporated into the main residence to create additional living accommodation, or potentially provide annexe accommodation for family members, guests or ancillary residential use.

Outside
The property is set within about an acre of attractive gardens and grounds, enjoying a high degree of privacy and seclusion from the front.

A sweeping driveway leads through the grounds to the barn, providing extensive parking and turning space. There is a 20,000 gallon rainwater harvesting tank under the drive and various standpipes for watering, car washing etc. Immediately adjoining the house is a delightful courtyard terrace, creating an ideal entertaining environment and featuring a brick-built pizza oven and barbecue area.

Beyond the courtyard, the gardens open onto a beautifully maintained expanse of lawn interspersed with mature trees and established planting. A pathway cuts through the grounds to a productive vegetable garden and pond, while further areas of lawn provide space for recreation, outdoor entertaining and family enjoyment.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. The barn benefits from electric heating together with solar panels. The adjoining commercial premises are served by three-phase electricity, making the workshops well-suited to a variety of business, storage or light industrial uses. A backup generator is available by separate negotiation.

Location
Occupying a discreet and private setting on the edge of the sought-after village of Bradwell, Bridge Hall Barn is approached via a sweeping gated driveway from Hollies Road, with the grounds extending to the rear of the barn, adjoining Coggeshall Road.

Bradwell is a well-regarded north Essex village surrounded by attractive countryside, yet exceptionally well placed. The nearby A120 provides excellent east-west links between Colchester, Braintree and Stansted Airport, whilst the A12 offers direct connections south towards Chelmsford, the M25 and London, and north towards Ipswich and East Anglia.

For rail commuters, mainline stations at Kelvedon, Witham, Braintree and Chelmsford provide regular services to London Liverpool Street. London Stansted Airport is readily accessible via the A120 and offers an extensive range of domestic and international destinations.

The area is particularly renowned for education. Highly regarded independent schools include Felsted School, offering day and boarding education from preparatory through to sixth form level, and New Hall School near Chelmsford. A number of well-regarded state primary and secondary schools serve the local area, whilst the nearby village of Coggeshall is home to a primary and secondary school.

Further educational facilities are available in Chelmsford, including the grammar schools King Edward VI Grammar School (kegs) and Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Additional grammar schooling is available at Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester County High School for Girls.
The nearby market towns of Coggeshall, Kelvedon and Braintree provide a wide range of everyday amenities, independent shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, whilst the city of Chelmsford offers extensive shopping, dining and recreational opportunities.

Square Footage: 2,949 sq ft

Acreage:
1.07 Acres

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