House for sale in Lower Burnham Road - 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 1 bathroom

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Illustrated from the side is this delightful detached period cottage, situated on a superb plot of about 8 acres.  For the equestrian enthusiast, there is wonderful hacking with a nearby cross country course. For the boating enthusiast four marinas, and for the keen golfer, two golf courses.

The property, which has been sympathetically extended and refurbished over the years, now provides four bedroom accommodation with two reception rooms plus a large kitchen/family room.

Further land available by separate negotiation.

3 acres of land available with barns and stables subject to separate negotiation.

PART EXCHANGE CONSIDERED

Little Cooks Farm is situated in a desirable hamlet at North Fambridge.

The weather boarded elevations, under a slate and pitched roof are relieved by double glazed casement windows, for easy maintenance.

The interior has been sympathetically restored and extended and now provides comfortable living accommodation.

The accommodation is now described in greater detail:

Main entrance through stable door leading to the                                                                            

ENTRANCE HALL:

(South). Twin windows to the front and radiator. Spotlighting to the ceiling and good size storage cupboard with pine door for cloaks, vacuum cleaner, etc. Leading through to

SMALL INNER HALL:

With stairs rising to the first floor.

DRAWING ROOM:  4.22m (13ft 10in) x 3.63m (11ft 11in)

(South). A charming room with a large mellow brick open fireplace and exposed beam to the ceiling, double radiator and understairs storage cupboard with original door. Recessed bay to the front and points for wall lights.

DINING ROOM:  3.61m (11ft 10in) x 3.58m (11ft 9in)

(East). Feature mellow brick open fireplace and exposed  beam to the ceiling, points for wall lights, double radiator. Exposed floorboards and french door leading  onto the garden. Access through to the

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM:  8.76m (28ft 9in) x 2.84m (9ft 4in)

Family room.

(North).With laminate flooring and spotlighting to ceiling. Superb views across the grounds and countryside beyond, double radiator.

Open plan through to the

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of Shaker style units in cream which comprises wall and base cabinets, including drawers and china display units. with wood effect work surfaces. One and half bowl sink unit with mixer taps inset in work surface, integral dishwasher. Leisure cooking range, which comprises twin electric oven and grill, five ring LPG gas hob unit including a wok burner and hot plate, matching illuminated extractor canopy above.  Also included in the kitchen is an original built-in AGA, which is not currently used but could be restored to working order if required, inset into a tiled alcove.  The walls are part tiled, spotlighting to the ceiling, laminate flooring. Superb views across the grounds and countryside, part glazed door leading onto the garden.

Leading through to the

LAUNDRY ROOM:  2.34m (7ft 8in) x 1.75m (5ft 9in)   

(North East). Plus recess which has ample room and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Stainless steel single bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboard under and matching double wall cupboard, freestanding boiler for central heating and hot water, double radiator and tiling to dado height. Small access through to the loft area and window to the rear. Tiling to the floor. Leading through to a

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM:

(West). With wc., tiling to dado height and tiling to the floor, spotlighting to the ceiling, opaque window.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:

With exposed timbers and beams, access through to the following:

MASTER BEDROOM:  4.22m (13ft 10in) x 3.68m (12ft 1in)

(South West). Semi-vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and beams. Fitted pine effect furniture which comprises two double wardrobes with matching half height cupboard and shelf for TV, double radiator.

BEDROOM TWO:  3.58m (11ft 9in) x 3.58m (11ft 9in)

(South). Semi-vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers and beams. Double radiator. Good sized clothes closet with hanging rail and shelving.

BEDROOM THREE:  3.07m (10ft 1in) x 2.79m (9ft 2in)

(North). Semi-vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, beams and spotlighting, double radiator.  Lovely views.

BEDROOM FOUR:  2.82m (9ft 3in) x 2.46m (8ft 1in)

(North).  Exposed timbers and beams, semi-vaulted ceiling with spotlighting. Double radiator, superb views.

BATH/SHOWER ROOM:  3.05m (10ft 0in) x 1.78m (5ft 10in)

(North). Fitted with a panelled bath with telephone mixer tap, shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, wc., all in white with fully enclosed fully tiled shower cubicle. The walls are  three quarters tiled, with a quality ceramic, exposed timbers and beams and double radiator, velux window letting in plenty of natural light.

Agents Note: The property has double glazed UPVC windows. The majority of internal doors throughout the property are the original stripped latch and brace doors.

EXTERIOR:

The property, which is situated on a plot of  8 acres  features the following.

FORMAL GARDENS:

The gardens to the rear are laid mainly to lawn with a  raised decked area ideal for summer dining. The garden is fenced to all boundaries with post and rail fencing to the paddocks.  Small patio to the rear, laid to stone with slate borders.

Opposite and off the Lower Burnham Road is a cross country course with excellent hacking.

The front garden is laid to shingle and lawn with off road parking for several vehicles.

SERVICES:

Mains water and electric. Oil heating with electric oven and ppg gas hob (we understand that mains gas is available in the road if required). Private drainage (septic tank).

LOCATION:

North Fambridge is in eastern Essex, with main approaches from South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford or Maldon. Ideally located within a few minutes drive to the River Crouch which was a popular haunt for smugglers in the mid 1700's to the mid 1800's. Cargoes, such as oysters from the Crouch were carried for sale to France, with brandy, making a profitable cargo for the return trip. Today, the Crouch is popular with the sailing enthusiast. Burnham on Crouch, is the capital of this picturesque area, much of which is unchanged since its listing in the Doomsday Book and is best know as the yachting centre hosting the internationally famous Burnham Week.

For the ramblers, there is a popular inn at North Fambridge called The Ferry Boat Inn, which is close to the Essex Wildlife Reserve and Blue House Farm which consists 660 acres of marshland teaming with wildlife. So whether your hobby is equestrian, boats, or rambling, this could be an ideal location for you.

For the commuter, South Woodham Ferrers mainline station is approximately 2.5 miles with a service through to Liverpool Street, North Fambridge branch line station is within walking distance (London Liverpool Street). For the motorist the A130 access is approximately 5 miles. Maldon is approximately 7 miles. Southend airport is approximately 15 miles and Stansted International Airport is approximately 30 miles. The A127/A120 provides excellent road links to M25, M11 and major motorways.

There is a choice of good local educational facilities both independent and local authority, two golf courses (3 Rivers and Creeksea) close by, and for the yachting enthusiast, four marinas, two of which are within a couple of miles.

DIRECTIONS:

Travelling from the A130 at Battlesbridge taking the A132 Burnham Road toward South Woodham Ferrers,  from South Woodham Ferrers, continue on the B1012 towards Burnham. The property can be found on the left hand side at North Fambridge just after Five Acres nursery.

property reference: WALK90006756