Hawbush Green, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, CM77

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Characterful family home • Spacious kitchen/breakfast room • Four double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Two receptions • Study/bedroom five • Well maintained gardens of approx. 0.6 of an acre • Ample off road parking • Garage/workshop • Second garage/gym

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: 64 Newland Street Witham CM8 1AH

Full Description: Part of our Signature collection, this charming four/five bedroom Grade II Listed cottage has been sympathetically extended and modernised with beautiful mature gardens measuring 0.6 of an acre. Located in an idyllic setting in Cressing, the property retains many original features such as exposed timbers and fireplace, whilst being ideally suited for modern lifestyles.

There is a storm porch to the front with a solid wooden that leads into the generous reception hall with a leaded window to the front, which is partly open to the sitting room and provides access to the first floor. The sitting room is a good size with a dual aspect which allows an abundance of light. Beautiful features of this room include the red brick inglenook fireplace with open fire and oak bressummer, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, and a charming window seat. The stylish kitchen is accessed from an inner hallway and forms part of the impressive oak-framed extension, with a vaulted ceiling and underfloor heating. Three skylights and a triple aspect make this a wonderfully light space, with French doors and a set of bi-fold doors leading to the garden. There is a butler sink with high quality quartz and oak work surfaces, ample storage and an island with breakfast bar seating. Appliances include a dual fuel range cooker, washing machine and integrated dishwasher, with space for a fridge freezer and a wine fridge. Beyond the kitchen is the dining room with a dual aspect, exposed ceiling timbers and tiled floor, as well as a good size utility room in between the two spaces.Accessed from the inner hallway is the study/fifth bedroom which has a secondary double glazed leaded window overlooking gardens. A contemporary shower room concludes the ground floor accommodation and has been finished to a high specification. The first floor is accessed via a split staircase with one side leading to two double bedrooms, both with secondary glazed windows overlooking the garden and fields beyond, and the principal bedroom which has a large built-in wardrobe. To the right hand side of the property are two further bedrooms and the family bathroom with built in airing cupboard housing gas combi boiler and water softener.Outside This attractive period property is approached via a five-bar gate which in turn leads to a long gravel driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Vehicular access can be gained from the side of the property which in turn leads to a detached 'L' shaped garage/workshop with power connected. The garage has double doors and ramp to the front, window and personal door leading to the garden. A second garage has been converted into a fantastic gym area but offers potential for a variety of purposes with insulation, power, internet connection and boarded loft storage.The garden wraps around the property with a variety of mature trees, numerous fruit trees, shrubs and hedging. There is an established pond, an ornamental well, vegetable garden and a large greenhouse with power. There are several outbuildings including two sheds and an open log store/small barn with power providing ample storage space. The property also has a summer house with a TV point, power and light.

LocationThe parish of Cressing was one of the earliest British settlements of the Knights Templar, known more widely today for its medieval barns at Cressing Temple, which are said to be the two of the finest Templar Barns in Europe. Cressing Temple hosts a variety of education and cultural events throughout the year. Cressing is on the outskirts of Braintree, with good links to the A120 which provides easy access to Stansted Airport, the M11 and London. There is a mainline station at Witham with a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street, as well as a direct link from Cressing Station. Witham and Braintree offer a variety of shopping, social and educational facilities. DirectionsPlease use the postcode CM77 8NY for SatNav. Important InformationCouncil Tax Band - FServices - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.Tenure - FreeholdEPC exemptOur ref - WIT240395/DJNBrochuresParticulars