3 bedroom house

DESCRIPTION Occupying an enviable position, surrounded by open countryside but still within short driving distance to Dunmow and further afield. Situated on the bank of the river Ter, accessible only by bridge, Willow Thatch has stood since the early 18th Century, having been extensively renovated when the current Vendors took over, the property now offers spacious accommodation throughout as well as potential for further development.

A moulded solid wood door with decorative fittings accesses the entrance hall, with exposed timbers, feature brick floor and original wooden internal doors. Some major works were carried out here to include a replacement sole plate and a lowered floor. The dual aspect sitting room is to the rear of the property, with double casement doors leading to the brick terrace, gardens and driveway, exposed timbers, a feature alcove uncovered during renovation works and a large red brick fireplace with inset log burner.

The dining room can be accessed from the entrance hall or sitting room, as well as being adjacent to the kitchen, a delightful space perfect for family dining or larger scale entertaining with exposed timbers to the walls and ceiling as well as bespoke fitted storage and feature decorative fireplace. The leaded windows provide views over the front garden.

The snug, accessed from the dining room through an internal hallway and square arch, features of this room include stunning period oak floorboards, carefully restored as well as a dual aspect overlooking the gardens, bespoke fitted storage and a large red brick open fireplace with cast iron gate and blackened metal hood.

The kitchen is the heart of this property, with a vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and rafters as well as the beautiful full height exposed chimney breast with inset AGA. The kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, fitted dishwasher and stainless-steel Sink. The kitchen is supplemented by the adjacent utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and fridge/freezer as well as an additional electric cooker, sink and fitted cabinetry.

The rear hall provides access from the gardens and driveway, with the ground floor shower room adjacent; comprising a corner shower with matching suite, recently refitted. The utility room, rear hall and shower room all feature easy to maintain cork flooring.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has been formed from an extension completed by the current owners, as such it is a beautifully appointed room with a dual aspect, exposed timbers with carpenters marks, feature wall and in place of what was a window, an arch now looks out onto the landing. The adjacent Ensuite bathroom comprises a panel bath with a digital shower and automatic temperature control above, matching suite with vanity unit basin and bidet. The airing cupboard provides useful storage as well as the hot water tank.
There are two further bedrooms both with some fitted storage, exposed timbers and exposed wooden and horsehair thatch ties.
Bedroom two features a dual aspect and loft access, while bedroom three benefits from extensive fitted storage to include a desk.

The attached garages are currently utilised as storage as well as office space, with two sets of wooden double casement doors, personal door, large pit with solid hardwood cover, feature well with concrete cover and large windows overlooking adjacent farmland.
The garage also has a first floor and full planning permission for conversion into a self-contained annex (refer to agents notes).
Outside, the gardens extend to just under 0.5 acres and have been very well maintained over the last 48 years, with two large expanses of lawn, bordered by well stocked flower beds, a beautiful red brick terrace as well as established boundaries with a range of native deciduous and evergreen trees. The property is accessed by a bridge over the river Ter, there is also an additional footbridge with a path leading to the front door.

A large Cedar was felled earlier this year, the remaining 7' trunk has been artfully carved into a beautiful sculpture. The pond with rockery, header pond and waterfall (not currently in use) provides a focal point for this area of the garden; the water is crystal clear due to the aquatic plants to include Giant Pickerel Weed (Pontederia Cordata Lanceolata) and Water Lilies (Nymphaeaceae) among others.
There is an additional timber framed cart lodge with internal partition providing useful storage as well as eaves storage and an external store. The oil tank is hidden behind willow weave fencing.

To the rear aspect, there is a stable block with two large boxes, one being utilised as a potting shed and the other as storage, with an additional store. The roof has been replaced and there is light, power and water connected as well as double glazing. Additionally, there is a timber shed situated behind the stables offering further storage.

Agents Notes:

The Vendors have advised that the property is connected to main electricity and water with private drainage.

The property is thought to date to the early 18th Century and is Grade II listed (LEN 1322302).

Planning numbers UTT/22/1088/LB and UTT/22/1087/HHF, further details of the plans can be found online through the Uttlesford District Council planning portal.

Location:

Stebbing Green is a delightful hamlet on the banks of the river Ter. The village of Stebbing is adjacent, amenties to include a community village shop, primary school and pub with restaurant. Tennis, Cricket and Bowls are active in the village together with many other clubs and societies. Felsted prepatory and senior schools, Michelin Star dining at the Flitch of Bacon as well as The White Hart in Stebbing.
Braintree Town Train Station is only a short drive away, the journey to London Liverpool Street taking approximately one hour. 

ENTRANCE HALL 13' 9" x 5' 10" (4.20m x 1.80m)  

SITTING ROOM 18' 0" x 12' 5" (5.50m x 3.80m)  

DINING ROOM 13' 9" x 10' 2" (4.20m x 3.10m)  

SNUG 14' 1" x 10' 2" (4.30m x 3.10m)  

KITCHEN 12' 5" x 12' 5" (3.80m x 3.80m)  

UTILITY ROOM 9' 2" x 7' 6" (2.80m x 2.30m)  

REAR HALL 10' 2" x 3' 3" (3.10m x 1.00m)  

PRINCIPAL ROOM 13' 1" x 12' 9" (4.00m x 3.90m)  

ENSUITE 13' 9" x 7' 2" (4.20m x 2.20m)  

BEDROOM TWO 12' 5" x 10' 5" (3.80m x 3.20m)  

BEDROOM THREE 12' 5" x 10' 5" (3.80m x 3.20m) MAX  

DOUBLE GARAGE 25' 11" x 17' 0" (7.90m x 5.20m) MAX

Marketed by: David Burr Estate Agents, Castle Hedingham