Situated in this sought after village on the periphery of Chelmsford, with an enviable sized plot circa 0.6 of an acre, this beautifully presented home was virtually re-built during the 1990's.

Now featuring an attractive interior with quality fittings, the property includes a double garage, annexe and planning permission to replace an existing small conservatory with a fully glazed orangery with pitched and tiled roof.

The property is perfectly positioned in the centre of mature landscaped grounds which provide total seclusion and privacy.

Re-built in the 1990's, The Rest is brick built with rendered elevations under a pitched and tiled roof relieved by hardwood double glazed windows. The adjacent annexe has matching rendering and double glazed windows.

The accommodation comprises:

FULLY ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH:

With double glazed windows and  entrance door. The floor is laid to stone slabs, further glazed entrance door  leading through to the:

PRINCIPAL RECEPTION ROOM:  7.32m (24ft 0in) excluding fireplace. x 5.99m (19ft 8in)

A charming  room with superb views across the grounds and countryside beyond, featuring an Inglenook working fireplace with raised stone hearth and oak bressummer with small window to one side. Ample natural light through a  bay window overlooking the front gardens, additional windows to the rear and side and double opening french doors with matching side panels leading onto the sun terrace. A bespoke panelled and spindle staircase rises to the first floor with good understairs storage cupboard. Points for wall lights, coving to the ceiling and double opening part glazed doors leading through to the kitchen. A surround sound system is fitted to the lounge and kitchen.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:  6.02m (19ft 9in) x 3.3m (10ft 10in) maximum 

The bespoke fitted kitchen is a Victorian design finished in antique cream with working surfaces inKashmir gold. The cabinets include wall, base and drawer units incorporating deep saucepan drawers and carousel units. Matching double opening larder cupboard and further cupboard with shelving and power point for microwave. The appliances include an Elan Rangemaster recessed into a tiled alcove, with double oven, warming drawer and grill, ( all electric) with six ring gas hob unit, with illuminated extractor hood over.. Bosch dishwasher and housing for a large American style fridge. One and half bowl ceramic sink unit inset in the working surface with nickel mixer tap. Breakfast bar for two and ample room for small table and chairs. Natural fossil stone floor, bay window to the front elevation with upholstered seating including storage beneath. Side window and full height glazed doors leading onto the sun terrace. Recessed spotlighting.

BATHROOM:  2.54m (8ft 4in) x 1.83m (6ft 0in)

Fitted with a four piece suite in white, comprising, quality steel bath with  grip handles and mixer tap telephone shower attachment.  Heritage basin set in vanity unit with double cupboard beneath, matching low flush wc with concealed cistern and bidet, all with chrome fittings. Ceramic tiling to the floor and multi-pane window to the front elevation.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:

With access through to two bedrooms.

BEDROOM ONE:  5.03m (16ft 6in) x 3.78m (12ft 5in) maximum (limited head room)

Twin windows overlooking the grounds and farmland beyond, eaves storage cupboards and recessed spotlights.

BEDROOM TWO:  3.76m (12ft 4in) x 3.05m (10ft 0in) excluding wardrobes

Dormer window to the rear, with additional window to the side. Quality bespoke fitted furniture to one wall, which comprises one double and one single wardrobe with four half height matching units with shelving. Recessed spotlights and access to:

EN-SUITE:

With low flush wc and vanity wash hand basin set in unit, with cupboard beneath. Eaves storage.

ANNEXE:

Stable door with side window leads through to two rooms and a cloakroom. The annexe runs independently from the main house apart from the boiler.

MAIN ROOM:  6.1m (20ft 0in) x 5.38m (17ft 8in)

Ideal for leisure, ie snooker or guest suite ( potential for in-law annexe, subject to the usual consent )  with windows overlooking the farmland and double opening french doors with matching side panels leading on the terracing. Laminate floor covering and points for wall lights. Fitted surround sound.

UTILITY AREA:  4.17m (13ft 8in) x 1.78m (5ft 10in)

Fitted with pine fronted cabinets which comprise waist, eye level and drawer units with china display, one and half bowl sink unit with single drainer and mixer taps. Working surface, plumbing for washing machine and laminate floor covering, access to loft area. Access to;

TOILET:  2.13m (7ft 0in) into the storage x 1.75m (5ft 9in)

Storage cupboards to one wall which houses the boiler, opaque window to the rear and low flush wc. Laminate to the floor and radiator.

Attached to the annexe is a double garage.

DOUBLE ATTACHED GARAGE:

With rendered elevations under a pitched and tiled roof with remote controlled door, power and light.

EXTERIOR:

FRONT GARDEN:

Approached via a five bar gate the long block paved driveway leads through to the garage and the property. The block paving continues to the rear providing off road parking for several vehicles. The gardens to the front are laid primarily to lawn with an abundance of mature and specimen trees and shrubs,

REAR GARDEN:

Commences with a sun terrace and raised decking area ideal for summer dining surrounded by lawns and mature trees, unoverlooked to the rear with superb views across farmland and open countryside.

SERVICES:

Mains water and electric with P.P.G. for the central heating, hot water and part cooking, private drainage.

Some rooms have dimmer switches and TV points,  with radiators to all rooms.

LOCATION:

Cooks Mill Green is a small sought after village, on the periphery of the County Town of Chelmsford which provides multiple shopping facilities and mainline station.  There are further stations close to hand at Ingatestone and Shenfield. Excellent road links, the A12 connecting to the M25 at junction 28, the M11 motorway is within 15 minutes drive connecting to Stansted International Airport and Station.

DIRECTIONS:

From the A414, travelling from the Writtle area toward Ongar, turn right just before Greenbrook Nursery (signposted Cooks Mill Green).  Continue on this road for some way, where the property can be found on the left hand side next to the church opposite Chapel Lane.

property reference: WALK90006784