Hope Cottage

Hope Cottage is a quintessentially outstanding, detached Grade II listed family home. Situated in a simply glorious rural location, on the fringes of a well sought after and highly revered North Essex village. The property which was extended in 2000, is a fusion of both old world charm and modern contemporary design and finish. Seventeenth century features include, inglenook fireplaces, exposed studwork and vaulted ceilings; these blend beautifully with twenty first century underfloor heating, granite worktops an AGA and a stunning Amdega conservatory. The grounds run to approximately 1.3 acres STLS, there are three designated shingle driveways and a detached triple garage and workshop, with a spacious home office over.


GROUND FLOOR

The property has been exceptionally well maintained by the current owners, a fact that will be clearly born out on any inspection. The dwelling provides accommodation of considerable charm and character displaying many fine period features throughout whilst having a layout that very much suits modern day living. Of particular interest are the wonderful main sitting rooms situated in the original part of the property which have an impressive oak ring beam and frame with two outstanding back to back inglenook fireplaces which divide the two rooms. The kitchen/breakfast room is situated in the heart of the house and is bespokely fitted out with a handmade solid oak kitchen with granite work tops. Within the units are two integrated fridges, a dishwasher, electric oven and LPG hob. There is also a regularly serviced four oven Aga set within a brick recess. The kitchen seamlessly brings together the original and the newer parts of the house, with carved green oak ceiling beams and attractive tiled flooring. There is a further spacious sitting room in the newer section of the property which provides cosy but generous entertaining space and has bespoke solid oak book shelves, ceiling beams and an attractive red brick fireplace, with a smart LPG stove. A square arch then opens to a stylish Amdega conservatory which takes in stunning views to the gardens and grounds beyond and has French doors that lead to an extensive South facing paved terrace making it ideal for large scale entertaining of friends and family. The remainder of the ground floor accommodation comprises a large walk-in pantry with a window and fitted shelving, fully tiled shower room and a large utility room with two storage cupboards housing the boiler and water cylinders.

FIRST FLOOR

The first floor is just as impressive and charming as the ground floor, with an absolute abundance of unique features and character. Accessed via two separate staircases, as is often the case with this type of extended period home, in the newer portion of the house is a fabulous principle suite with the bedroom having a fully vaulted ceiling, built in wardrobes and fantastic views to the grounds and open countryside. A large galleried landing provides a dressing area with additional wardrobe space and directly accesses the fully tiled bath/shower room which is lavishly appointed with a free standing roll top bath, large walk-in shower cubicle and matching white suite. There are three further bedrooms in the original part of the property which have fine period features, displaying fully vaulted ceilings and exposed red brick chimney breasts. All three double bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bath/shower room.

EXTERNALLY

Outside Hope Cottage is approached via two separate gravelled parking areas, the larger of the two is accessed via a five bar gate, here the driveway is a full shingle circle; there is space enough for multiple vehicles. The drive is surrounded by mature laurel hedging; there are two exit points in the hedge one leading in to the grounds the other leading to the property. The second drive is on the other side of the property, a pedestrian gate opens to a stone path which leads in turn to the front door. Here the drive is flanked by neatly stocked yew and mixed hedging.
The grounds of the property are an absolute triumph, if there were a local summer open gardens event, then this would be a show stopper. The main garden and grounds benefit from a predominantly south and west facing aspect enabling them to take advantage of the all-day sun making them ideal for large scale family events. There is a paved path that circles the property giving access to all of the individual areas which ultimately lead to the extensive courtyard terrace, which is completely secluded and provides real privacy; a perfect space for entertaining family and friends. This is segregated from the main part of the garden by an attractive low ornamental brick wall beyond which are extensive expanses of lawn and meandering gravel paths. There are numerous densely stocked beds and borders throughout and neatly manicured and shaped laurel hedging which distinctly segregate the garden into intriguing spaces. The grounds contain many fine specimen trees throughout providing focal points which include a rare black walnut, silver birch, oak and acer. Beyond the grounds are far reaching views over open farm land and countryside.

BUXTON PLACE

Situated on the opposite side of the lane to Hope Cottage is Buxton Place, the building and land upon which it sits are on a separate title to the main property but are included in the sale. Here we find the weather boarded large detached triple garage with workshop, a staircase at the rear leads upstairs to a storage room and a very generous home office/studio. The building is accessed from the lane via a smart shingle carriage way drive, with five bar gates at either end. The plot is mainly laid to lawn with post and rail fenced boundaries, various fruit and ornamental trees are randomly planted and there is a vegetable allotment. The agent has been informed that the garage building is built where once a detached residential property stood, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building works this, would make a great annex or separate detached residence.

LOCATION

Halstead is only 3 miles, Braintree 8 miles (with regular train service to London Liverpool St, 60 mins), Stansted is approximately 30 mins, Sudbury 6 miles, M25 J27 approx 50 mins. Pebmarsh is a thriving highly regarded village with a church, Kings Head public house with restaurant, a separate restaurant, village store and primary school. The market towns of Halstead, Sudbury and Braintree are all relatively close, providing extensive amenities and services, with the latter two having rail services.

HOPE COTTAGE MEASUREMENTS

SITTING ROOM 15' 5" x 13' 1" (4.70m x 4.0m)
DINING ROOM 13' 1" x 10' 2" (4.0m x 3.1m)
FAMILY ROOM/SNUG 17' 3" x 13' 5" (5.25m x 4.1m)
CONSERVATORY 14' 5" x 12' 6" (4.4m x 3.80m)
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 29' 8" x 11'2" (9.05m x 3.40m)
PANTRY 6' 10" x 3' 11" (2.1m x 1.2m)
UTILITY 10' 6" x 9' 4" (3.2m x 2.85m)
CLOAK/SHOWER ROOM 6’ 11” x 5’11”
MASTER BEDROOM 17' 3" x 15' 5" (5.25m x 4.70m)
EN-SUITE 13’ 5” x 9’ 2”
BEDROOM 2 18'1" x 11'6" (5.0m x 3.5m)
BEDROOM 3 12' 10" x 8' 6" (3.9m x 2.6m)
DRESSING ROOM (TO BEDROOM 3) 8’ 6” x 6’ 3”
BEDROOM 4 14'1" x 11'6" (3.6m x 3.5m)
FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM 9’10” x 8’ 6”

BUXTON PLACE MEASUREMENTS

TRIPLE GARAGE AND WORKSHOP 32’ 4” x 18’ 6”
FIRST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM 11’ 0” x 8’ 8”
FIRST FLOOR OFFICE/STUDIO 15’5” X 11’4”



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