Detached house for sale in Littley Green, Chelmsford CM3

A delightful Grade II Listed period cottage thought to have been originally been two farm-works cottages built around the 16th Century, and situated on a plot of approximately 0.4 of an acre in a rural environment yet within easy access of Chelmsford. The cottage has a wealth of period features including exposed beams and studwork, feature Inglenook fireplaces and offers four bedroom accommodation spread over three floors. It is located on a narrow country lane with fields and farmland all around, with only a handful of other properties close by and has stunning views. There is a large detached garage with useful loft area above with off road parking in front, and within the grounds to the front of the cottage there is a large stocked pond. An internal viewing is essential to appreciate the charm and character offered with this cottage!

Front entrance door to

Entrance Lobby

Two windows to front, radiator, exposed beam and studwork, exposed brickwork, latch and brace doors leading to

Sitting Room (7.08m (23' 3") x 3.77m (12' 4"))

A most pleasant good size room, subdivided into two areas by exposed studwork with two radiators, impressive Inglenook fireplace with inbuilt seats and wooden bressummer over, exposed beams and studwork, windows to front and side, exposed brickwork, through to further area with radiator, exposed beams and studwork, window to side, half height double doors leading to the rear.

Dining Room (4.04m (13' 3") x 3.70m (12' 2"))

Impressive Inglenook fireplace with inset seating and wooden bressummer over, two radiators, stairs to first floor, exposed beams and studwork, windows to front and side, doorway to Study and Inner Hallway, latch and brace door to

Kitchen (4.48m (14' 8") x 4.13m (13' 7") maximum)

Inset twin bowl enamel sink unit with mixer tap, wooden working surfaces with drawers and cupboards under, tiled flooring, huge Lacanche range oven with extractor over, space for fridge/freezer, cupboards housing washing machine and tumble dryer, integrated dishwasher, tiled flooring, central Island unit with drawers under and granite working surface, built in wine rack, windows to front and rear, double doors to side, inset spot lights.

Study (2.96m (9' 9") x 2.53m (8' 4"))

Radiator, exposed beams and studwork, window and door giving access to rear garden, through to

Inner Hallway

Beams and studwork, door to boiler cupboard which houses the floor-standing Merlin oil fired boiler, doors to

Shower Room

White suite comprising low level w.c, wash hand basin, shower cubicle with fitted shower, tiled flooring, towel warmer, fully tiled walls, window to rear, inset spot lights, exposed beam.

First Floor Split Level Landing

Radiator, doors to

Bedroom One (4.29m (14' 1") x 3.67m (12' 0"))

Two radiators, chimney recess, windows to front and side, exposed beams and studwork, useful cupboard recess.

Bedroom Two (3.58m (11' 9") x 3.17m (10' 5"))

Radiator, chimney recess, windows to front and side, exposed beams.

Shower Room

White suite comprising low level w.c, wash hand basin with mixer tap, shower cubicle with fitted shower, tiled flooring, towel warmer, fully tiled walls, exposed beam and post, window to side, inset spot lights.

Second Floor Landing

Window to rear, doors to

Bedroom Three (3.52m (11' 7") x 3.05m (10' 0"))

Measured at floor level with vaulted ceiling and limited head height, radiator, exposed beams, built in cupboard, window to side.

Bedroom Four (3.55m (11' 8") x 2.61m (8' 7"))

Measured at floor level with vaulted ceiling and limited head height, radiator, exposed beams, built in cupboard, window to side.

Large Garage And Loft Space Above (7.90m (25' 11") x 4.79m (15' 9"))

A large detached garage with double doors to front, light and power connected, radiator. The garage has its own separate boiler supplying the radiator in the garage itself where there is a window to rear and door to side giving access into the garden. At the rear of the garage is a staircase giving access to the loft space which has a further two radiators and window to rear, currently being used for storage but has other potential.

Gardens

As previously mentioned the property stands in delightful grounds of approximately 0.4 of an acre (subject to land survey) with established gardens to all sides and with the far reaching fields and farmland views. Immediately to the front of the cottage is the feature stocked pond, there is a pathway leading to the front entrance and driveway in front of the detached garage. There is a large paved patio area to the left hand side of the cottage accessed from the Kitchen with a further seating area, large expenses of lawn with trees, shrubs and plants etc, and really is a lovely garden which compliments the cottage.