Exceptional 16th century detached house with a stunning 3 bedroom bungalow set in, landscaped gardens featuring a natural pond and garages. All within 0.8 miles of a train station, pubs, fine dining restaurants and local shops.
Shepherds Cottage is a remarkable, grade II listed property consisting of a detached main house with origins dating back to the 16th century and a recently build 3 bedroom bungalow with open plan living and private courtyard garden.
The main house is a very special home combining a traditional period cottage full of character with sympathetic additions complementing the original cottage. The ground floor has a lovely, homely feel throughout and offers a comfortable layout with five beautifully presented reception rooms and an impressive kitchen with separate utility whilst on the first floor, each room is unique and offers plenty of storage with quality bathroom suites.
A heavy wood front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall where exposed timbers draw your attention to a galleried landing. Split fold doors lead to an elegant living room featuring a cast iron fireplace and plenty of space for a family to relax. Through the entrance hall is the dining room, a lovely space to entertain guests and exposed timbers are on display highlighting the history of the property. The third reception is a beautifully appointed office with a lovely aspect out to the rear garden. Bespoke desk and shelving are complemented with a herringbone floor, further enhancing the appeal of the office and a quaint conservatory offers a place to read a book.
The kitchen at Shepherds Cottage is a special room thoughtfully designed to take in views of the natural pond within the garden. A vaulted ceiling creates a real sense of space and draws plenty of light in whilst quality walnut units wrap around into a peninsula breakfast bar creating a sociable area. The bespoke kitchen is fitted with all the modern appliances you would expect and French doors lead out to the garden. The snug is open plan from the kitchen and offers a multiple purpose space. There is also a recently refurbished utility room / boot room with access to the garden.
The original staircase leads up to the first-floor landing where further exposed timbers are on display and the galleried landing views down to the entrance hall. The principal bedroom is a large room with a wonderful view across countryside to Little Baddow in the distance. The bedroom has a stunning en-suite with shower and Heritage suite complemented by a window seat and tiled flooring. Bedroom two is a large room with a dressing area and fitted storage whilst bedroom three incorporates part of the original cottage and includes wardrobes. There is a fourth bedroom with fitted storage and a luxurious bathroom with both bath and shower cubicle.
The Bungalow is a recent addition which has used the footprint of an older barn and now offers truly exceptional ancillary accommodation to the main house. The accommodation is across a single level and expands to nearly 1,000 square feet. The entrance hall leads through to the spectacular open plan living room with a vaulted ceiling allowing for a study area set on a mezzanine. Bifold doors lead out to the south-facing decked courtyard. A contemporary and sleek kitchen provides plenty of preparation surface with integrated appliances. There is a utility room thoughtfully hidden away behind pocket doors and includes high gloss units and a window to the front of the property. The bedrooms and bathrooms are set away from the living space and include a principal bedroom with modern en-suite shower, two further bedrooms and a lovely shower room.
In all the grounds at Shepherds Cottage amount to 0.34 of an acre. The Cottage has a driveway for several cars to the front whilst the bungalow has a separate access opening to additional parking and access to a garage and carport (potential second garage once doors are added). The landscaped gardens are a real joy and come alive during the summer months. A patio terrace extends across the rear of the cottage which is a lovely space to soak in the southerly aspect. Well stocked boarder line the rear boundary giving ultimate privacy whilst the natural pond with seating area has given the current owner great pleasure over the years. A pathway meanders around the pond, underneath a variety of mature trees and reaches the well tendered lawn which eventually returns you to the patio terrace. Between the cottage and bungalow is further lawn and a shingle driveway to the carport and separate store room.
Hatfield Peverel is a large urban village situated between Boreham and Witham on the A12. There is an excellent choice of public and private schools in the area including Elm Green and New Hall It is in the catchment area for KEGS and Chelmsford County High School for Girls. For the commuter there is a train service from either Hatfield Peverel or Witham and there is access onto the A12. Local amenities include a range of shops and restaurants including the well-renowned Blue Strawberry in Hatfield Peverel and Le-Bouchon Heybridge.
Further more comprehensive amenities can be found in Chelmsford, Witham or Maldon with local bus routes providing regular access to these areas.
Electricity, Gas, Mains Water, Mains Drainage
Entrance Hall
12' 5" x 8' 1" (3.78m x 2.46m)
Living Room
18' 4" x 16' 5" (5.59m x 5.00m)
Dining Room
16' 11" x 16' 6" (5.16m x 5.03m)
Office
11' 7" x 11' 6" (3.53m x 3.51m)
Conservatory
9' 1" x 8' 3" (2.77m x 2.51m) max
Snug
13' 7" x 8' 5" (4.14m x 2.57m)
Kitchen Breakfast Room
15' 8" x 15' 3" (4.78m x 4.65m)
Utility Room
8' 4" x 7' 6" (2.54m x 2.29m)
Cloakroom
5' " x 3' 1" (NaNm x 0.94m)
First Floor Landing with Gallery
Principal Bedroom with En-suite
18' 4" x 10' 10" (5.59m x 3.30m) max
Bedroom 2
19' 11" x 13' 8" (6.07m x 4.17m)
Bedroom 3
13' 0" x 11' 5" (3.96m x 3.48m)
Bedroom 4
9' 2" x 7' 6" (2.79m x 2.29m)
Family Bathroom
12' 11" x 9' 1" (3.94m x 2.77m)
Entrance Hall
10' 8" x 5' 7" (3.25m x 1.70m)
Lounge Diner
16' 7" x 15' 10" (5.05m x 4.83m)
Kitchen
12' 1" x 8' 8" (3.68m x 2.64m)
Utility Room
15' 10" x 5' 2" (4.83m x 1.57m)
Bedroom 1 with En-Suite
11' 9" x 10' 0" (3.58m x 3.05m)
Bedroom 2
12' 1" x 8' 9" (3.68m x 2.67m)
Bedroom 3
10' 0" x 8' 9" (3.05m x 2.67m)
Shower Room
10' " x 8' 9" (m x 2.67m) max
Garage
17' 11" x 12' 2" (5.46m x 3.71m)
Car Port
16' 11" x 12' 8" (5.16m x 3.86m)
Braintree District Council
Tax Band G
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This is a Freehold property.
