For Sale6 Bedroom House in Mashbury Road, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1EJ£2,800,000

Beautifully situated and versatile listed property of the highest order. A fine Grade II listed barn of great character and charm, set within a very discreet location in countryside between the villages of Great Waltham and Pleshey. Fitzjohns Barn is an early example of a 14th century timber framed barn having been carefully enhanced and extended for 21st century living, enjoying light-filled and versatile accommodation on a grand scale. Constituting a valuable source of historical architecture and listed as Grade II, the property provides in excess of 7,000 sq ft (650 sqm) of luxury accommodation including a remarkable glazed reception room linking two distinct areas, allowing for multigenerational living. There are six bedrooms and well proportioned reception spaces including a beautifully designed and functional kitchen. Externally, there is a garage complex with an adjoining studio room, swimming pool and landscaped gardens and grounds of about 1.21 acres. Fitzjohns Barn is entered from the front with the reception hall occupying the centre of the barn, overlooked by the galleried landing with a bespoke oak, dog-leg staircase rising to the first floor. One of the principal reception rooms has been designed to overlook the gardens and grounds at the rear, north-west orientation with a charming, lower level dining room providing a delightful formal dining space with some fine examples of exposed studwork. There is a comfortable study, making for a lovely work-from-home environment, with the kitchen/family room taking up a large proportion of the original, eastern elevation. The kitchen has been styled for modern-day convenience with a wide collection of bespoke light-coloured storage units and stone worktops. The stylish design incorporates LED lighting and a range of high-end integrated appliances. To the rear of the room is an informal dining space overlooking the garden and a separate utility room. The east wing lends itself as a potential annexe, with its own entrance from the courtyard, and is a truly stunning space expertly designed providing curved glazed elevations, providing light-filled space on a grand proportion. From here is the games room, cloakroom, a further reception room and separate kitchen area. A pool room with bi-folding glazed doors opens to a private terrace and the swimming pool beyond. The first floor is equally charming offering four bedrooms and a bathroom. The principal bedroom suite, orientated to overlook the grounds and countryside, has its own en suite room. The guest bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and enjoys en suite shower facilities. Concluding the accommodation are two further bedrooms to the upper level and a further shower room. Outside Fitzjohns Barn is approached over wide shingled driveway providing parking facilities for numerous vehicles. A cart lodge provides a three-bay garage with a separate room which is currently being used as a home gym. The barn sits relatively central within its plot, which has been thoughtfully designed and planted with a collection of specimen trees and established hedging, giving a great sense of natural seclusion. To the eastern part of the garden, extending from the glazed pool room and sitting room, is an Italian stone terrace incorporating a fully tiled swimming pool, providing an ideal space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. The remainder of the garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a further terrace extending from the rear of the barn, providing picturesque views over the garden and surrounding countryside. All in around 1.21 of an acre. View payable Stamp Duty for this property