LITTLE BARHAM, WETHERSFIELD

LOCATION

One of the popular ‘Three Fields’ villages, surrounded by farmlands in rural North Essex, historic Wethersfield is just two miles from picture postcard Finchingfield – often described as the quintessential English country village, with its renowned green, duck pond, windmill and three pubs. Wethersfield itself offers an excellent range of amenities including the 13th Century CofE St. Mary Magdalene Church, a local CAMRA Club of the Year, well maintained playing fields and playground, multi award winning community pavilion, hard court tennis facilities, thriving village school, two pre-school nurseries, post office and village shop and a host of activities based at the busy village hall – including a historical society, a wine club, amateur dramatics and fitness classes. There are also organised walks and cycling outings throughout the delightful North Essex and Suffolk countryside. Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester and Ipswich, with their city amenities, are all within easy reach while the bustling market towns of Braintree, Dunmow, Halstead, Haverhill, Sudbury and Saffron Walden are all conveniently close as are the attractive villages of Great Bardfield, Thaxted and Castle Hedingham. There is an hourly bus service to Braintree, which has a one-hour fast train service via Witham to London Liverpool Street, and there is also a less frequent bus service to Chelmsford. Train services to Liverpool Street are also available on the Cambridge line from Elsenham or Stansted Airport. Thanks to the A120 there is fast access to the A12, M11 motorway and Stansted Airport, all of which are sited approximately 18 miles west. Via the M11 or A12, the M25 London orbital road is approximately an hour away, providing direct motorway links to London Gatwick, London Heathrow and London Luton airports.

A modern double glazed panel front door with matching adjacent glazed panels opens into the

 
ENTRANCE HALL
 

Large entrance hall with convenient under-stairs storage, stairs to first floor, doors leading to lounge, dining room, kitchen and

SHOWER ROOM

A well fitted conveniently located shower room, with suite comprising shower unit, pedestal hand basin and low level WC. The room has a double glazed window to one side and is part tiled to walls and floor. Ceiling mounted light and extractor fan.

LOUNGE 20’1 (6.12m) x 11'11 (3.63m)

This bright room has double glazed French doors to the rear elevation facing south and further glazed panels to either side. There is an attractive feature sandstone fireplace with beautiful matching surround and hearth, with inset large log burner.  Two double panelled radiators, coving to ceiling, picture rail, power and TV points. 

KITCHEN 15’5 (4.70m) Max x 9’10 (3.00m) Max

This well equipped kitchen is located to the front of the property with double glazed window overlooking the front gardens and driveway. The kitchen comprises a full range of high and low level wooden fronted units, a single bowl sink unit which is set into the roll edge melamine work surfaces with tiled splashbacks. Integrated oven with 4 ring ceramic hob over, plumbing and space for washing machine. Fully tiled floor, inset ceiling spotlights and radiator. The Oil fired boiler is located here.

DINING ROOM 15' 11" (4.85m) x 11' 11" (3.63m) into bay

Located at the front of the property, a bright room with windows to 2 elevations, coved ceiling and wall mounted radiator.

UTILITY ROOM 24'10 (7.57m) x 4'0 (1.22m)

A useful space running the length of the property, fitted with a range of high and low level units and areas of work surface. Power and space for fridge and freezer. Tiled floor.

The staircase rises from the main hallway to the
 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
 

This spacious landing has doors to all bedrooms and the family bathroom with large double glazed window to the south elevation. Convenient storage/airing cupboard. Access to large loft area.

BEDROOM (1) 12’6 (3.81m) x 12’ (3.66m)

Window to the rear elevation overlooking the private garden, centre ceiling lighting point, radiator.  Comprehensive range of built in wardrobes. Connected en-suite Jack & Jill fully tiled shower cubicle.

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BEDROOM (2) 13’4 (4.06m) x 9’11 (3.02m)
 

Another large room with windows to both the front and side elevation and in-built wardrobes. Hand wash basin, centre ceiling lighting point, single panelled radiator.

BEDROOM (3) 11’11 (3.63m) x 11’11 (3.63m)
 

Large picture window to the front elevation, built-in wardrobe/shelving, coved ceiling and wall mounted radiator.

BATHROOM
 

Suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer taps, separate enclosed shower unit and low level wc.  The bathroom is part tiled with obscured glazed window to the side elevation. 

OUTSIDE
 

The property is set back from the road in an elevated position with a shingle driveway to the front allowing parking for several vehicles. There is also an attractive water feature surrounded by mature shrubs.

To the rear there is an attractive south facing private garden comprising a mixture of mature beds, borders and patio areas with some lawn. In addition there is a small pond.

The main feature of the rear garden is the swimming pool, measuring 20’x 12’ (6.10m x 3.66) with paved surround and pool house/changing room.

To the side of the property is a large detached double garage and workshop 19' 11" x 16' 9" (6.07m x 5.11m), with up and over door to the front, windows to side, lighting and mains power.

SERVICES
 

This property is connected to mains water, electricity and Telecom telephones.  Oil fired central heating.

 
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Braintree District Council Causeway House Braintree Tel: 01376 552525 Council Tax Band: E

VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE VENDORS AGENT:

Gray and Company
The Old Bakery
High Street
Great Bardfield
CM7 4RF

Tel: 01371 810154                           Fax: 01371 810726

DIRECTIONS:  From Great Dunmow take the B1057 through Great Bardfield to Finchingfield. In Finchingfield cross the hump-backed bridge over the duck pond and bear right to Wethersfield approximately 2 miles. Little Barham can be found in the centre of the village on the right hand side just before the Post Office.