For Sale4 Bedroom House in Bakers Farm Lane, Blackmore End, Essex, CM7£895,000
Property Type
House
Bedrooms
× 4
Bathrooms
× 3
Tenure
Freehold
Guide Price
£895,000
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Description
A rare and exclusive development of just three stunning Essex Barn conversions set within the most idyllic of locations at the end of a private country lane, surrounded by far reaching countryside and wildlife. Finished to the highest of specifications by a respected local developer. Minstrels' Hall offers more than 3,000 sq ft of modern family living space over two floors. Paved and lawned rear gardens back onto far reaching open farmland. Located next door to Tawney Hall which is a similar size and price, offering fantastic opportunity for dual generation living. Gated entrance & extensive parking. Grade II Listed. EPC Exempt.
3,059 sq ft of stunning living space
Master wing with ensuite shower room
Three further double bedrooms - second ensuite to Bed 2
Family bathroom serves bedrooms 3&4
Fully fitted Kitchen with walk in pantry
Dining room / family room with double doors to the rear patio
Vaulted reception hall
Ground floor cloakrooms
Utility/boot room
Underfloor heated throughout
Paved and lawned rear garden backing onto countryside
Extensive sweeping driveway & parking
Far reaching countryside views
Tranquil, idyllic setting - no noise
Ideal for dual generation living
Accessed via a gated sweeping gravel driveway, Minstrels' Hall benefits from generous parking to the front and a dominant postion to the rear of the development. The rear garden is part paved however predominantly laid to lawn, looking across far reaching open countryside to the rear boundary.
Internally the accommodation is extremely light with vast open, vaulted living spaces to the entrance hall and galleried landing above. Although extremely modern and finished to a very high specification, it remains sympathetic to the original barns, with exposed brickwork and stunning exposed timbers.
To first floor the galleried " Minstrel" gallery leads to a master suite which occupies the entire west wing of the barn, boasting stunning views of the grounds and countryside and ensuite shower room. The three remaining bedrooms are also good size doubles with bedrooms 3 & 4 sharing the family bathroom. Bedroom two is in the east wing with its own ensuite shower room. All of the bedrooms enjoy lovely views.
To the ground floor a most impressive, vaulted dual aspect reception hall leads into a lovely dining/family room, with lovely views, opening via double doors onto the rear patio. The generous sitting room is open to this space beyond the oak staircase and enjoys a dual aspect to the front and rear. The kitchen is beautifully fitted and benefits from a walk in pantry with fitted shelving. This wonderful space is served by a generous utility/boot room with separate cloakroom.
Specification
Quartz work surfaces and vanity unit tops
BOSCH appliances
Hardwood windows
Engineered oak flooring
Porcelain floor tiles
Mitsubishi Air-source heat pump system
Communal sewage treatment plant
Underfloor heating throughout
LOCATION
Blackmore End is a small hamlet surrounded by the unspoilt countryside Bakers Farm Barns enjoy. Although they offer a very rural location, the market towns of Halstead (15mins), Sudbury and Braintree are all within close proximity. Braintree mainline train station is just 7 miles offering a direct hourly service into Liverpool St - with a journey time of just 60 mins. St Margaret's Nursery and Prep school (private) is just a 13 minute drive as is Gosfield Community primary school (state) and Gosfield Golf Course. Secondary education is also widely available including the Grammar schools in Chelmsford and Colchester with Felsted School just 12 miles. Gosfield School also in the private sector is a 14 minute drive.
Colchester - 16 miles
Chelmsford - 14 miles
Stansted Airport circa - 30 mins