For Sale4 Bedroom House in Stisted, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8AH£1,195,000

A delightfully situated, former gardener's cottage built as part of the Stisted Hall estate, in walled grounds of about 1.16 acres. Gardeners Cottage is an attractive, late Georgian house, occupying a peaceful setting within the former grounds of the historic Stisted Hall estate. Built in 1823, the cottage has an impressive red-brick facade, with an attractive slate roof. The property provides flexible accommodation, and in brief comprises four first floor bedrooms, two with en suite facilities in addition to a family bathroom. On the ground floor are three reception rooms and a garden room. A delightful kitchen/family room occupies the centre of the house. The property has been decorated in neutral tones with many of the principal rooms orientated to make the most of its charming peaceful setting. Externally, there is a detached studio, providing self-contained living accommodation and a separate detached double garage. Outside To the front of the house and with its own Grade II listing status, is an ice house. Mainly red brick, with some white brick, covered by earth, this interesting, albeit largely inaccessible building was used to store ice throughout the year, commonly used prior to the invention of the fridge. The gardens are a wonderful addition, providing a wealth of colour and interest, and extend to about 1.16 acres. The drive leads to the front of the house with adjacent double garage. Midway along the drive is an ice house with a Victorian well, which is located at the immediate front of the house. The gardens lie predominantly to the south and have been planted with a collection of trees, shrubs and flowers. The garden has been divided into several sections, providing areas of interest including a pond and a heritage red-brick wall as its backdrop. The studio sits to the west where there is a further small area of garden. Services Mains water, electricity and oil heating. Private drainage - system shared with Stisted Hall. The lane leading to the property is owned by Stisted Hall and although there is no formalised agreement, a contribution to the upkeep is generally required. Local authority Braintree District Council. Council tax band = G (with improvement indicator). View payable Stamp Duty for this property