Description

In an idyllic, rural spot, yet within a short distance to Royston, Saffron Walden and Bishops Stortford, lies this absolutely stunning, immaculately presented four bedroom, detached period home, with its own self-contained one bedroom annexe. Having been extended and refurbished, the accommodation is generous and full of character and history, sitting within approximately 1/3 of an acre plot, overlooking open countryside all around. With stables and raised deck area within the beautiful gardens, garaging and driveway, this home offers a wonderful lifestyle.

The sought after village of Chrishall lies 7.5 miles to Saffron Walden, 9 miles to Royston and 14 miles to Stansted Mountfitchet and only 16 miles to Cambridge. This home lies in Bilden End, just outside the centre of Chrishall which offers a pre-school and primary school, a village community hall, playing fields and bus services to the major towns above. There is a local shop at Barley and further amenities at all the above towns.

Accommodation comprises; entrance hall and hallway, tiled with Mandarin stone tiles and under-floor heated. The oldest part of the property is at the front aspect, and here lies the beautiful living room, split into two areas by open beam work. The cosy living space has a large inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove and historic bread oven and the room has dual aspect. The second area of this room is used as a play/study area again with dual aspect. The amazing, light, bright kitchen/diner lies towards the rear of the property, overlooking the gardens and countryside beyond. With underfloor heating, newly fitted Harvey Jones kitchen with butler sink, alcove for range cooker, spotlight to ceiling, opening into the vaulted dining area with floor to ceiling windows. From this area a glass inner hallway leads to the extension, currently used as a playroom, but could be used as a bedroom or further reception room. With vaulted ceiling and doors to the garden, and beautiful exposed rafters. Furthermore, on the ground floor, there is the fourth bedroom and a refitted three piece shower room.

Stairs rise to the first floor, which offers more fantastic character with exposed beams, feature windows and fireplace. There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside, there is a fabulous garden of approximately 1/3 of an acre, there are a number of outbuildings including a garage/workshop, an annexe which has a sitting room, bedroom, shower room and a mezzanine level. There is a further period outbuilding and modern stables.