5 bedroom house

Mill House is a beautiful four bedroom detached family home that is quite simply breathtaking, set on grounds of around 0.31 of an acre. The current owner has resided at the property since 2014 and has lovingly extended and renovated it to an extremely high standard. The home is both welcoming and charming with a modest air of grandeur. The residence was designed by an expert interior designer, who has created a distinctive home, offering a luxury high-end finish.

Upon entering the home, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hall featuring beautiful, oak flooring. The dining room has been designed to offer the perfect setting to host dinner parties, with plenty of room to cater for friends and family. A large 10 seater dining table is further enhanced by an elegant and eye-catching bespoke handcrafted Wine Wall with solid mixed width oak racking for up to 200 bottles. It comes complete with a luxurious Jacaranda carpet and aged oak flooring, complemented by a feature fireplace.

The owners have thoughtfully extended the home to create additional entertaining space and the highlight is certainly the luxury Tom Howley bespoke kitchen, complete with high-end Miele appliances, Fisher and Paykel American-style double fridge freezer and full height Caple wine cooler/cabinet. The orangery-style setting affords fabulous views over the well-manicured garden and large windows and a glass sun lantern provides a sunny aspect, allowing natural light to illuminate the room, further enhanced by Italian Mazzano honed flooring throughout. The bespoke kitchen is not only functional, but truly stunning, complete with an informal seating arrangement, perfect for families and those who love to entertain.

The accommodation flows seamlessly to offer a study with a feature log burner and showcases a bespoke hand finished library bookcase, with fine detailing and quality craftsmanship.

The lounge features bi-folding doors connecting the patio and bringing the outside within the property itself. Media lighting, with a dimmable screen portrays the perfect setting, ideal for cosy nights in.

The utility room comprises a range of fitted cupboards and full-length dressing cupboard/coat closet. Integrated washing machine and separate spin dryer, Perrin and Rowe double sink with H&C mixer tap. A ground floor cloakroom completes this level.

The first floor landing offers a bright and airy feel with doors accessing the bedrooms. This floor features four double bedrooms in all.

The principal suite forms part of the extension and is generous in size with the vaulted ceiling and oak beams allowing for a real sense of space. A large window overlooking the grounds contributes to the magnificence of this suite. There is also the advantage of a dressing room with a built-in wardrobe with hand finished bespoke carpentry and a personal en-suite, complete with a contemporary three piece suite featuring Neptune His and Hers wash basins. The guest suite has the benefit of a personal three piece en-suite.

The family bathroom offers a wonderful sanctuary, consisting of a freestanding spa bath with Aquavision TV set into the wall, Regent vanity unit, Fleur antique tumbled Portuguese limestone floor and wall tiling.
 

THE ANNEXE The annexe is a welcoming addition to the home, presenting a versatile space, ideal to host guests and family, use as an office space, or as accommodation for a friend or family member. The quality and attention to detail mirrors the main residence, offering a double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, fully fitted kitchen, shower room and lounge with bi-folding doors opening onto the patio. 

EXTERNALLY The garden has been designed by a professional landscaper, with the owner investing over £100,000 into the project. The design follows a classical Italian theme, with a large patio enclosed by a brick retaining wall inset with natural flint stones, allowing for al fresco dining, native to this area in the 1800's. There is a wide range of flowering, offering a range of colours throughout the seasons.

Many feature flowers have been planted and established over the last six years, including lilies and ceanothus (Californian lilac). The most expansive planting scheme is the feature 'L-shaped' rose beds mirrored on either side, all featuring 'David Austin' roses, other varieties and all borders flanked with English lavender. There is also a workshop measuring 12ft by 8ft, with power connected and oil filled radiators inside and insulated walls. Perfect for hobbies, crafts and painting, it has been used in the past as a workshop for jewellery making and polishing precious stones.

The front of the residence is accessed via a stone resin private driveway, accommodating ample off-road parking for around six vehicles, set behind a feature wall. The front of the house is covered completely by English lavender with feature flower beds and established trees.
 

SELLERS LIFESTYLE INTERVIEW "As soon as we saw this beautiful country house, we could see it had immense potential," says the current owner of The Mill House. "So, we set about renovating and transforming the property into a fantastic family home, ideal for everyday life and entertaining alike. No expense was spared in pursuit of quality, with everything completed to the highest specification and with exquisite attention to detail, so that the house is now nicer than most hotels! For example, the beautiful bathroom suite from CP Hart provides pure luxury, including a feature spa bath with Aquavision TV set into the wall, for the ultimate in relaxation."

"The beautiful light-filled kitchen-orangery is the heart of the home," the owner continues, "featuring Tom Howley bespoke units, Italian Mazzano honed marble flooring, Lyra Silestone worktops, and lantern double glazed windows. This is the perfect place to start the day with morning coffee, or to enjoy a relaxed drink with family and friends, while the stunning chandelier-lit dining room is ideal for more formal entertaining, with a huge dining table to seat ten; bespoke hand finished carpentry, including a built-in feature 'Wall of Wine' holding 200 bottles; and a feature fireplace and surrounds. Meanwhile, the theatre room provides the ultimate home cinema experience, with a full 75-inch screen and authentic surround sound speakers."
Outside, the stunningly appointed gardens provide an extension of the indoor living and entertaining space.

"We have created a sunken patio area for outdoor living," the owners say, "with multi-coloured patterned Indian Sandstone paving and Four Seasons garden furniture to divide the space into three distinct zones for relaxation and formal and informal al fresco dining. Above the sunken patio is a formal Italianesque garden bordered with Photinia Red Robin and Laurel hedges, with expansive planting including feature L-shaped David Austin rose beds mirrored to the right and left hand sides in perfect symmetry. At the bottom of the garden is a little gate giving us direct access to miles of scenic walks through the surrounding countryside."

Indeed, the location of the property has much to recommend it too, being rural yet part of a thriving village community. "Just 200 yards down the road is a well frequented barn shop and restaurant," says the owner, "and there is a popular local nursery school. This used to be run by my son's partner, so she had a lovely scenic - and short! - commute when they were living in our one-bedroom cottage annex."

"As well as countless happy memories of time spent here with my family, I shall miss the quality and exquisite attention to detail we have achieved in this house. We really have created the perfect home here."
 

LOCATION Greenstead Green is well placed towards the head of the Colne Valley, renowned for its natural beauty, and nestles amongst the undulating open farmland of North Essex. For the commuter Kelvedon Railway Station is just 8 miles to the south, offering a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 50 minutes. The A12 is 10 miles to the east at junction 26; whilst junction 8 of the M11 at Bishops Stortford and Stansted Airport are 23 miles to the west. There are a number of schools in the area including a village primary school at Stisted, two private schools in the nearby village of Gosfield and Felsted public school to the south west of Braintree.



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