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This delightful Listed Grade 11 Cottage, situated on a plot of 1.7 acres, includes a detached annexe and stables. Situated in the delightful hamlet of Keeres Green, with unoverlooked views to the front and rear, this enchanting home would ideally suit the equestrian buyer wishing to have their horses at home. There is an additional field opposite of 1.1 acres to rent  if required.

 

Part thatched and featuring a wealth of exposed oak timbers, beams and mellow brickwork, the property is well presented and has been sympathetically restored. Ideally located between Chelmsford and Great Dunmow.

The accommodation is now described in greater detail.

 

GROUND FLOOR

 

RECEPTION HALL:  3.15m (10ft 4in) x 1.98m (6ft 6in)

Double aspect, with windows to either side, exposed mellow brickwork and open stud partitioning, access to the kitchen and the lounge. Tiling to the floor.

 

KITCHEN:  5.11m (16ft 9in) x 2.36m (7ft 9in)

Double aspect, with windows to the front and side overlooking the grounds. The kitchen is fitted with a range of hand painted cabinets which comprise wall base and drawer units with granite working surface, and double butler sink with mixer taps. Built-in Rangemaster two oven, with four rings, griddle and warming plate. Exposed timbers and beams, with tiling to part walls and the floor.

 

INNER LOBBY:

 

LAUNDRY ROOM/PANTRY:  2.06m (6ft 9in) x 1.35m (4ft 5in)

Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, wall mounted storage cabinets and shelving. Window to the side and tiling to the floor.

 

INNER HALLWAY:  2.51m (8ft 3in) x 1.35m (4ft 5in)

Window to the side and part glazed door leading onto the courtyard, quarry tiling to the floor and points for wall lights. Leading through to a:

 

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM:  2.36m (7ft 9in) x 1.7m (5ft 7in)

Fully tiled, with large walk-in shower cubicle, vanity basin set in unit with cupboards beneath and toilet with concealed cistern. Wall mounted heater. Opaque window to the side, recessed spotlights.

 

DINING ROOM:  5m (16ft 5in) x 2.82m (9ft 3in)

Double glazed Upvc french doors with matching side panels, leading on to the courtyard and double glazed window to the rear overlooking the paddock and farmland beyond, tiling to the floor. Leading through to a small inner hall with concealed staircase leading to the first floor and:

 

DRAWING ROOM:  6.53m (21ft 5in) x 4.75m (15ft 7in)

An enchanting room with recessed mellow brick fireplace with oak bressummer and raised brick hearth with wood burning stove. A wealth of exposed timbers and beams to the walls and ceiling, points for wall lights. Double aspect, with windows to either side with single french door with matching side panels leading onto the rear garden

 

FIRST FLOOR

 

The staircase has exposed mellow brick breast to one wall and open stud partitioning leading to:

 

LANDING:

Airing cupboard housing the cylinder, window to the side overlooking the grounds.

 

BEDROOM ONE:  4.47m (14ft 8in) x 3.28m (10ft 9in)

Double aspect with windows to the side and rear with superb views across farmland beyond. Wood panelling to dado height.

 

BATHROOM:  2.69m (8ft 10in) x 2.01m (6ft 7in) maximum

The bathroom is fitted with a ball and claw roll top freestanding bath with telephone mixer taps shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc. Panelling to dado height, recessed spotlights and access to the loft. Tiling to the floor and heated towel rail.

 

 

 

 

 

BEDROOM TWO:  4.88m (16ft ) With restricted head height  x 2.59m (8ft 6in) maximum, excluding door recess

Small walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, a wealth of exposed oak joinery and window to the side with a view of the adjacent garage (see agents notes).

 

BEDROOM THREE:  5.18m (17ft ) x 3m (9ft 10in) with restricted head height

A split level room with, exposed brick chimney breast, window to the front and exposed oak joinery. There is a good size walk-in eaves storage cupboard.

 

EXTERIOR:

The grounds are a special feature at Beadles and measure 1.7 of an acre. Approached via a five bar gate leading to a large block paved driveway with off street parking for several vehicles and garage.

 

The formal gardens are laid primarily to lawn with sun terrace and flowering beds. A further five bar gate leads to a small yard with:

 

DETACHED GARAGE:  4.27m (14ft)

Approached via own drive, windows to the side and rear and personal door from the garden,  up and over door.

 

TIMBER BUILT STABLES:  6.71m (22ft) x 4.88m (16ft)

'L' shaped  stable block with two stables, tack room and hay store situated on a courtyard area with traditional lamp lighting. The block consists of one 12ft x 12ft stable and one 12ft x 16ft stable, each with rubber matting and internal lighting. There are two adjoining paddocks with interconnecting gate, both of which are post and railed.

 

DETACHED ANNEXE:

With part rendered part weather boarded elevations under a pitched and tiled roof. The annexe is currently used as a home office and games room, but would make superb in law or young adult accommodation. The annexe has a separate boiler, insulated cavity walls and double glazing.   The area includes two rooms, Sauna cabin, shower room with toilet, basin and fully tiled shower cubicle, tiling to the floor.

 

ROOM ONE:  4.57m (15ft) x 3.84m (12ft 7in)

Windows to the front and side.

 

ROOM TWO:  5.21m (17ft 1in) x 4.78m (15ft 8in)

Currently used as a leisure/ pool room. Duel aspect with windows to the front and rear. Double opening doors which lead onto the front drive.

 

AGENTS NOTE:

The internal doors are stripped pine panelled.

 

Planning permission has been granted to re-site the garage and extend to a double garage with workshop.

 

SERVICES:

Mains electric, water and drainage with oil fired boiler for the central heating.  Most areas have radiators.

 

LOCATION:

Situated between Chelmsford and Great Dunmow, with excellent road and rail links, this rural hamlet is surrounded by open countryside and farmland. Easy driving distance to the A120 leading to Stansted International airport and station, the A1060 (close by) is within easy driving distance to the M11 motorway.

 

DIRECTIONS:

From Chelmsford, take the A1060  travelling toward Roxwell continue on this road passing through Margaret Roding, at the junction of Leaden Roding continue across on the B184 Dunmow Road. Take the Keeres Green exit on the right hand side where Beadles Cottage can be found a short way along on the right opposite the nursery between Lattices and Pavitts.

property reference: WALK90006780

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