Birds Farm

THE PROPERTY
A detached five bedroom house on 4 acres (STS) with 360° degree countryside views presented in an immaculate condition consisting of a modern and open plan kitchen/dining room, two large reception rooms (one has a large Inglenook wood-burner), three bathrooms (two en-suites), utility room, downstairs cloakroom, outbuildings - circa 4000 sq. ft in total - comprising a steel frame barn, 5 stables and workshop, beautiful landscaped gardens comprising of a large variety of trees and off street parking located in Belchamp Walter close to the towns of Sudbury and Halstead.

The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway large enough to accommodate several vehicles. On entering the property you will be greeted by a spacious tiled entrance hallway. To the left is the first reception room which is double aspect with a brick feature fire place complete with bressummer over and a wood burning stove, window overlooking the driveway and French doors giving access to a South facing paved terrace. The second triple aspect reception room which is currently used as a TV snug and office is light and airy and also has French doors leading on to another sunny South facing paved terrace overlooking the manicured lawn and countryside beyond. The bespoke and well equipped kitchen from Knights Country, is the main hub of Birds Farm. It is open plan consisting of silestone worksurfaces, double Belfast sink, plenty of storage cupboards, integrated appliances such as a Rangemaster cooker, Bosch dishwasher, Samsung fridge freezer and extractor hood over a six ring induction hob. There is a central preparation island with storage under. The breakfast area with its views over the garden is the perfect place to relax with friends and family, allows access to the paved terrace via further French doors. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with more storage units, sink and drainer inset, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, boiler and door to the outside. There is also a very convenient cloakroom on the ground floor.

The first floor which has a spacious landing area comprises of five bedrooms. The vaulted master bedroom, which is at the rear of the property, affords amazing views over the local countryside and comes complete with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom comprising of a separate walk-in shower cubicle and freestanding bath, tiled floor and a skylight window. There is a further en-suite bathroom in bedroom two which faces onto the front of the property again with pleasant panoramic views over the local countryside. There is a family bathroom with bath, shower, sink and toilet, decorated with tongue and groove panelling and tiled flooring.

Outside the garden set on about 4 acres (STS), is presented in immaculate condition with manicured lawns and a range of more than 50 fruit trees including nectarine, peach, apricot, apple, pear, plum and greengage plus more than 50 ornamental trees including some quite rare species for spring blossom and autumn colour.

There are a range of very practical outbuildings including a steel frame barn measuring (70ft x 40ft) 20m x 12m which could accommodate up to 20 cars or gardening equipment. The workshop area has a WC and kitchenette and is suitable for offices or workshop or could be converted to holiday lets (STP). Facing the workshop are five stables making the property the perfect solution for someone interested in equestrian activities.

As a very welcome bonus, the present owner have acquired a plot of land opposite the house which has been planted with trees to ensure uninterrupted views.
 

LOCATION
Belchamp Walter is close to the market towns of Sudbury and Halstead which both have an extremely comprehensive range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Further facilities can be found in Bury St Edmunds which offers an excellent range of schooling in the public and private sectors and has good cultural and amenity facilities. There is access to London via a very good train service from either Sudbury or Halstead to London Liverpool Street Station via Marks Tey. Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School is 3.4 miles away. More schools can be found in the Town of Sudbury which is only five miles away. There are many local walks which can be undertaken taking you through picturesque villages such as Cavendish and Long Melford. The local pub is the Red Lion Inn only 2.4 miles away.
 

SERVICES
Mains Water and Electricity.
Oil Fired Central Heating.
Up to Date and Compliant Private Drainage System.
County Broadband.
Please note that the above services have not been tested by the agent.

Marketed by: Fine & Country, Colchester