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Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright - Country and Equestrian
64 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1AH
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The property is dated back to 15th Century, with later additions and has extensive family accommodation, appointed to a high standard to provide a magnificent entrance hall with Inglenook fireplace providing a snug seating area, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, office and large farmhouse AGA kitchen/breakfast room with service rooms. The first floor accommodation has a spacious part galleried landing with six double bedrooms and three stylish bathrooms.
Within the grounds are various period outbuildings which include an exceptionally complete and unaltered Grade II listed Granary on iron straddles, brick and flintstone cartlodge garaging with a games room and machinery store, a two storey self contained two bedroom guest cottage and a superb, recently completed detached leisure complex within the beautifully restored Essex Barn to include an indoor pool and plenty of space for relaxation and entertaining.
Located just over 1 mile outside the highly acclaimed village of Stisted and 1.5 miles from Greenstead Green, conveniently placed for country life, yet easily accessible for major road, rail & air links.
The property has been refurbished to a particularly high standard, whilst retaining much of its original charm to include much of heavily exposed timber frame (with relatively high ceilings) attractive Inglenook fireplaces and solid oak flooring to the principal rooms which has under floor heating and further features include heavy solid oak internal doors with period style door furniture.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
(East)
Open fronted and heavy oak door to
MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION HALL WITH SNUG
19’4” x 17’4” plus recesses (East)
Displaying much of the enhanced heavy oak timber frame, further complemented with oak flooring and a wide impressive exposed brick chimney breast with Inglenook housing a multi fuel burner with canopy on brick hearth and an oak bressumer. Further exposed brick detail to one wall area. Built in cloaks/services cupboard. The room has plenty of space to create a warm seating area around the fireplace. Wall light points. Access to all principal rooms. Turning stairs to first floor landing. Stable door leads to the rear terrace.
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/WC
Fitted in a modern suite to include a stylish contemporary wash hand basin with cupboards beneath and set in a granite surround with granite framed mirror, inset with adjacent oak display shelves. Shaver point, built in mirror fronted full height storage cupboard. Feature lighting and a high level traditional ‘chain and pull’ period style flush wc.
DRAWING ROOM
24’7” x 17’10” maximum (East & South)
A particularly well proportioned room with oak flooring, displaying much of the enhanced heavily exposed timber frame. Size includes a deep Inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer and housing a log burner with matching canopy on a brick hearth. Original internal leaded light Mullion window, wall light points. There are two access doors from this room leading to the main reception.
FORMAL DINING ROOM
20’8” x 11’2” plus bay (East & North)
Another well designed room with the size incorporating some bespoke drinks, crockery and glass storage cabinets which have been designed flush into one wall. Heavily exposed timbers, wall light points. Attractive bay window.
SITTING/PLAY ROOM
13’4” x 13’ (West & South)
Exposed timbers to ceiling and two wall areas. Views over rear grounds and sunset terrace. Internal Mullion window.
OFFICE
8’5” x 6’8” (West)
Fitted with a range of bespoke oak units to provide home office storage with filing drawers, cupboards and storage.
COUNTRY AGA KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
28’6” x 18’9” narrowing to 11’7” (North, South & West)
A splendid room with exposed brick chimney breast, an oak bressumer and brick hearth housing a multi fuel burner. Space for large family size farmhouse table. The kitchen area is fitted in an attractive and modern range of framed Maple fronted units beneath black granite working surfaces with the units further complemented with farmhouse cream dresser units either side of bespoke matching window seating. The kitchen includes a traditional, modern three oven electric AGA, 1½ bowl enamel sink with mixer taps and retracting shower. Various integrated appliances to include a Miele dishwasher and Smeg brushed chrome finished American style fridge freezer. Extensive granite preparation and work top areas with eye level units, work top lighting and granite splash backs. In the centre of the kitchen area is a preparation island with large granite slab with vegetable baskets and an integral waste bin beneath. Much of the exposed timber frame displays mainly to the breakfast area with the entire room featuring natural brick flooring. Door leading to rear lobby with cloaks areas and bench seating. Stable door to exterior.
LAUNDRY ROOM
11’ X 8’7” (North)
The size incorporates an extensive range of fitted storage cupboards to include a matching cupboard providing space and plumbing for washing machine with tumble drier above. Fitted butler sink and further space for an additional fridge and freezer. Eye level units. Size excludes a large walk in boiler room cupboard with plenty of clothes drying space and a free standing boiler. Exposed timbers. Exposed brick floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
25’2”x 9’6” plus recesses (North & West))
A spacious landing area offering immense character with much of the heavily exposed timber frame, attractive window seating, in which to enjoy the lovely views over the grounds, wall light points, heavy oak bespoke doors leading to each room. Built in airing/services cupboard with hot water cylinder.
MASTER BEDROOM
19’5” x 11’7” plus recess (West, North & South)
A stunning room with a heavily timbered vaulted ceiling and offering delightful views to three aspects over own grounds and farmland beyond. The size excludes a range of bespoke fitted wardrobes and storage units with solid oak fronts and antique style door furniture. In addition to the under floor heating there is additional radiator heating.
Stylish En-Suite Bathroom
(North)
Very stylish in a modern white suite combining a contemporary theme with a raised period style free standing oval double bath on an oak stand onto an oak plinth with feature up lighters. Attractive twin wash stands with flush mirror fronted cabinets above and feature down lighters. Large independent power shower with fountain head and further hand held unit, low level flush wc. The walls and floor are tiled in complementary ceramics. Chrome heated towel. Exposed timbers mainly to the ceiling with down lighters.
GUEST BEDROOM
15’7” x 14’5” (East & South)
Another delightful room with a heavily exposed vaulted ceiling featuring a crown post . Views over arable farmland. Internal access door to an adjoining bedroom (allowing the incoming purchaser to create a teenage suite, if preferred). Built in oak fronted wardrobes.
BEDROOM THREE
14’7” x 12’ (East)
The size excludes wall to wall oak fronted bedroom furniture. Heavily exposed timber frame to walls and ceiling. Views over farmland to the fore.
BEDROOM FOUR
13’4” x 13’1” (West & South)
Exposed timbers and oak fronted fitted wardrobes. Lovely views over the small boating/wild fowl lake.
BEDROOM FIVE
11’4” x 10’6” (East)
Lovely exposed timber framing. Views.
BEDROOM SIX
14’6” x 8’6” (South)
Another delightful room with heavily timbered vaulted ceiling. Internal door through to the guest bedroom and separate door to landing. Additional skylight window.
MAIN BATHROOM
(West)
Fitted in a five piece white contemporary style suite, to consist of a large corner Villeroy and Bosch mosaic tile panelled bath with seat and retracting shower head. Twin wash hand basins, corner flush wc and large walk in double shower cubicle. The walls are part tiled in attractive coloured glass mosaics. Built in storage units, mirror and down lighters with further feature lighting into the heavily beamed vaulted ceiling, shaver point. Velux window.
SECONDARY BATHROOM
(West)
Fitted in a modern three piece white suite with chrome antique style fittings to include a low level flush wc, raised twin grip bath with antique style mixer taps and telephone style shower attachment. Vanity wash hand basin with storage cupboards beneath. Tumbled marble effect tiles with inset glass mosaics. Exposed timber frame, chrome heated towel rail, shaver point, down lighters, split level floor with lower oak flooring
ESSEX BARN/LEISURE COMPLEX
This building has recently been completed to provide a stunning leisure, relaxation and entertainment complex, which is double storey with a gallery entertaining area overlooking the pool. The building has been finished to an equally high standard with solid oak doors, oak stairs and banisters and Ash casement double glazed external windows. There is also tumbled marble slab flooring to the majority of the ground floor and oak flooring on the first floor.
Main Entrance to Pool area
(East, West, North & South)
51’2” x 31’5” narrowing to 19’3”
Beautifully finished with tumbled marble slab flooring incorporating a heated swimming pool incorporating swim resistant jets and an electric safety cover. Large area for relaxation loungers with numerous doors leading to the exterior and enclosed decked terracing with outdoor sunken hot tub. Space for a modern infra red sauna (may be available by separate negotiation), vaulted ceiling and low voltage down lighters to the remaining ceiling areas.
Services Rooms
These include a large pool equipment and boiler room with Calorex heat exchanger, providing equalized temperature throughout the building and a Megaflow hot water system. Separate changing room/shower room with wc.
Steps down to
Kitchen Area
10’10” x 11’6” (South)
With space for a small dining table. Most attractive oak fronted units beneath granite effect roll top working surfaces incorporating a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink, integrated appliances include a washer/dryer, dishwasher, built in oven, hob and extractor with integrated larder fridge and freezer beneath. The walls are part tiled. Tumbled marble slab flooring, part vaulted ceiling with feature lighting. Views over grounds. Access door from this room to the
Gym
10’5” x 11’ (South)
With pair of doors leading to the decked terrace. Semi vaulted ceiling.
First Floor Entertainment/Relaxation Room
59’ x 19’2” (West, South & North)
The size incorporates the oak gallery area looking down onto the pool with lovely views also from this room across own grounds and arable farmland beyond. Attractive oak timbers with quality solid oak flooring. Plenty of space to create additional lounge and seating areas.
Excellent enclosed and raised external decking to incorporated a sunken hot tub (available by separate negotiation).
GUEST COTTAGE
Finished to a good standard with radiator heating providing two storey accommodation to include two first floor bedrooms and a bathroom with a ground floor sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
11’3” x 13’1” (West & North)
Fitted in a range of pine fronted units beneath marble effect roll top working surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink. Space and plumbing for white goods. Free standing oil fired boiler, built in oven, hob and extractor. The walls are part tiled. Space for breakfast table.
Sitting Room
19’3” x 13’3” (South, East & West)
With entrance door, balustrade stairs rising to first floor landing with under stairs storage, wall light points.
Bedroom One
13’7” x 11’3” (South & West)
Slightly restricted head height into eaves with built in pine fronted wardrobes and an adjoining vanity unit.
Bedroom Two
11’3” x 13’6” (East & West)
Slightly restricted head height into eaves, pine storage wardrobes and an adjoining vanity unit.
Bathroom
(West)
Fitted in a three piece modern white suite to comprise a pine fronted bath with chrome antique style mixer taps and telephone style shower attachment, low level flush wc and pedestal wash hand basin. The walls are part tiled. Shaver point.
The cottage has a small rear terrace and front decked terrace area.
REMAINING OUTBUILDINGS CONSISTS
Grade II Listed Period Granary
Located in the front gardens. The Granary is listed separately and noted as one of the finest Historic buildings in Essex, described as an exceptionally complete and unaltered granary with an original door and timbers on iron straddles.
‘L’ SHAPE BRICK OUTBUILDINGS
Former cart lodge and stabling and currently providing five bay open fronted garaging. These buildings could easily be converted or part converted to stabling, if required and further include a
Games Room/Storage
25’6” x 19’4”
Machinery/Services Store
19’5” x 10’
Housing the oil tank with space for garden equipment.
GROUNDS
The property stands in 10 acres, with extensive frontage onto an idyllic country lane setting between the villages of Stisted and Greensted Green. The farm has very attractive grounds to include formal lawn areas with two five bar gated entrances providing a long sweeping gravelled carriage drive with further gravelled vehicular access through to the parking areas and garaging with some very attractive flint stone walling
REAR GARDENS
These are delightful providing two attractive ponds, both have been securely fenced for child safety, with a copse area and numerous established shrubs. Immediately to the rear of the house is an extensive raised herringbone brick terrace area enjoying direct south and west facing aspects with retaining walls and gated steps leading down to the lawns and drive. The areas provide plenty of space for alfresco dining, loungers and a barbecue with outside lighting. A stepping stone path leads down through a cast iron arch to the:
TENNIS COURT
Constructed in 2005 (Viscount 32) with an all weather pervious macadam surface. There is also a storage equipment shed with power connected (to accommodate a cold drinks fridge).
ACREAGE
The remaining grounds form a young coppice and plenty of grazing to the north for those with equestrian interests. There is also gated access onto the road and a byway for bridleway access immediately opposite the property. The property is well placed for those with equestrian interests, also having Towerlands EC within close proximity.
SERVICES
Oil fired heating: Underfloor heating to both ground & first floors of the main house. Calorex heat exchanger system in the Leisure Barn to include under floor heating on the ground floor. Radiator heating in the cottage. Private drainage.Mains electric and water.
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property reference: FECE1206195
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