4 bedroom house

The Grange is an impressive 17th century residence set on a moated island. The house is in need of significant restoration and a section of the rear of the property has recently been underpinned. The front of the house forms the original 17th century section and has a wealth of period charm and character. The spacious ground floor living arrangement includes a cosy sitting room, a superb 26ft living room with fireplace and a third reception room/ground floor bedroom. The rear, and newer part of the house, features a shower room, utility and a good sized kitchen/breakfast room with modern wall and base units.

The first floor provides further accommodation with each room offering a unique feel. There are 3 bedrooms on this level and a loft room with fitted storage. The loft room is accessed via a floating door. All rooms on this level are served by a family bathroom.

The Grange is located close to the village of Takeley and approximately four miles from Great Dunmow which has a range of independent shops, restaurants and public houses. The City of Chelmsford and the Market town of Bishops Stortford are located within sixteen miles and offer a more comprehensive range of shopping, entertainment, leisure and transport facilities including mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street from 35 minutes. The national road network can be accessed from the A120 and onwards via the M11 or A12. Stansted Airport caters for domestic and international flights. There are a wide range of state and private schools including Bishops Stortford College, Bishops Stortford High School for Boys, The Felsted School, Helena Romana School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls and King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford.

The house is set back from the road and has a real sense of arrival as you approach through the gates. At the front of the 1.7 acre plot there is a gravelled driveway flanked by a lawn and willow tree. As you approach the house it’s hard not to be impressed with the moat that wraps around the house creating an island for the property to sit proudly on. A foot bridge takes you onto the island and the house is partially hidden by mature trees and bushes. A footpath wraps around the house to the rear where there is a large patio, the ideal space for enjoy the views of the rear garden. The majority of the plot is a large paddock to the rear with a stable block.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Chelmsford