Rectory Farm

Rectory Farm is a magnificent Grade II listed country home set within manicured gardens, surrounded by open countryside and features a two bedroom detached annexe, large Essex Barn with potential to convert (subject to planning permission), a gym, triple bay carport and a contemporary detached office.

Beyond the property’s red-brick façade and handsome elevations, there lies a spacious, flexible interior with five reception rooms, each comfortable and welcoming. There is a well-proportioned sitting room, and a living room/bar, both to the front of the ground floor – the sitting room featuring a fireplace with a woodburning stove. Along the hall there is a utility room with a door leading out to the rear of the property. Towards the rear of the ground floor there is a well-equipped kitchen, with a Belfast sink, Corian work surfaces, a range cooker, set within the chimney recess, and a separate integrated oven, while the living space flows in an open-plan layout into the delightful orangery – a stunningly light and airy triple-aspect living space with bi-fold doors taking in the beautiful views of the gardens and a sky lantern bringing further light into the room. From the kitchen the accommodation leads through to a play room/office featuring an original bread oven built into the wall and stairs that lead up to bedroom five. Additionally there is a cloakroom with access into a pantry. An enclosed staircase within the hall leads down to a converted cellar, the ideal space for a gym or cinema room.

From the main staircase there is a landing space that leads into four bedrooms, all featuring attractive sash windows. The principal bedroom is a bright room with a large dressing room providing excellent clothes storage. The bedrooms are served by a stylishly appointed family bathroom suite with a walk-in shower and large oval bath.

The living accommodation continues outside where the current owners have created a wonderful self-contained two bedroom annexe with accommodation arranged over two floors. This additional dwelling will be ideal for relatives, live in Au Pair or for entertaining guests. The annexe can be accessed via a seaparate driveway and includes a modern kitchen, large bathroom, impressive living room and two generous double bedrooms.

Rectory Farm is located on the outskirts of the village of Gestingthorpe. Located nearby is St Mary the Virgin Church and The Pheasant, public house. The village of Castle Hedingham is nearby with a selection of public houses, a restaurant and village shop. The larger towns of Halstead and Sudbury offer a good range of independent high street shops, restaurants and several public houses as well as a local supermarket and Sudbury offers a rail connection via Marks Tey to London. There is also a regular train service to London’s Liverpool Street from Braintree station (average journey time 58 minutes), Marks Tey station (average journey time 56 minutes) and/or Witham station (average journey time 45 minutes).There is also access onto the A12 at Witham and the National Motorway Network. Locally, the A131 connects to the national road network via the A12, A120 and M11

The formal grounds, commence from a long, gated gravel drive bordered by well tended privet hedging, and extensive lawns with an ornate circular koi pond. The terrace extends to both sides and the rear, and includes a heated swimming pool and hot tub, enclosed by a protective garden wall and has excellent views over the valley. To the front of the property are several outbuildings, these include a large Essex Barn, ripe for conversion, STPP, a triple carport, a gym and a two bedroom luxuriously appointed annexe, accessed via a separate gated drive. In the grounds is a large, new purpose built garden office with panoramic glazed walls and doors. The main house, annexe, office, and gym, all benefit from very high speed fibre broadband. In all the grounds extend to approximately 3.4 acres.

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