7 bedroom house

Originally constructed during the 15th century with Georgian additions, Grange Farm is a fine example of a Tudor house sympathetically renovated to retain its original features. It sits in its own grounds surrounded by rural walks but is only a 5 minute stroll to the village centre with its cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops.

Approached via a magnificent French oak door the entrance hall displays the high ceilings and heavy oak beam structure that typifies this beautiful house. Reception rooms comprise a light, airy morning room with full height bay window, original shutters, Georgian panelled walls and feature fireplace. Opposite, two rooms combine to provide a double aspect grand hall comprising a very spacious dining room and drawing room with original Venetian sash windows. These are separated by magnificent Elizabethan Inglenook fireplaces and of particular note, is a very rare 15th century oak mullion window with drop-down panel. The kitchen/breakfast room has hand built units, walk-in pantry and an Aga housed within an Inglenook fireplace. A tiled floor extends through to the snug and into the boot room providing access to the utility, cloakroom and of special interest the old butlers pantry fitted with a range of original cupboards, shelves and a pamment floor.

The half landing has a listed stained glass window which is complimented by the handmade stained glass door to floor 2. The principal bedroom features Georgian panelling, 2 large shuttered sash windows with window seats overlooking the rear garden, a Georgian fireplace and a dressing room with walk-in cupboards with plans for a shower room. This floor has two further large double bedrooms, a study and a recently refurbished bathroom with large walk in shower and roll top bath. The top floor has 4 double bedrooms one featuring carved antique Indian doors to the walk in cupboard and a 2nd family bathroom.

Attached to the house is a two-storey annexe with medieval features and separate access offering substantial rental income if desired. The floorboarded 2 roomed loft offers further significant development potential. Alternatively the Annexe can be easily reincorporated into the main house.

Coggeshall is well known for its amenities including restaurants, cafés, local shops and excellent state schools. A regular minibus takes commuters to and from the local Kelvedon mainline station with a fast rail service into London Liverpool Street. The larger towns of Colchester and Chelmsford offer a wider range of commercial, entertainment and shopping opportunities. The area also boasts an excellent choice of private schools including local grammar schools, Holmwood House, Felsted, New Hall, Ipswich and The Royal Hospital School.

The property is approached via a tree lined shingle drive with wild flower gardens to the sides. The front aspect has a mature walled garden laid mainly to lawn with established borders and a central path lined with Lavender and Yewtrees. The secluded gardens to the rear are lawned with an array of mature trees and bushes, well tended borders, a small formal french garden and a side terrace. A path provides access from the extensive parking. Outbuildings include outhouses to the rear and The Pump House located opposite, all of which offer development potential. Behind the outbuildings is a kitchen garden.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Chelmsford