House For Sale £360,000
St. James Street, Castle Hedingham, Halstead CO9

18 Saint James Street is an attractive bay fronted Victorian property situated within the centre of this popular and sought after village. The property has many fine original period details which include, picture rails, dado rails, sash windows, cast iron fireplaces and exposed floorboards.

A panelled door with stained glass has a fanlight above and leads to the inviting reception hall which has oak flooring, moulded skirting boards and stairs with the original pine handrail rising to the first floor. A panelled door under the stairs leads to a spacious cellar, which has scope for alternative uses (stp).

A panelled door leads to the semi-open plan principal reception area. The siting room is situated to the front of the property, with a large bay window, exposed floorboards, a detailed fire surround and cast iron grate. There is detailed cornicing and a decorative ceiling rose. A square arch accesses the dining room, situated at the rear, which has the same attractive floorboards and cornicing, an open fire with a wood burner, and a sash window giving views to the rear.

The kitchen/breakfast room is at the rear of the property and has French doors to the garden and a further side door. It is extensively fitted with a range of oak fronted units, granite surfaces and a stainless steel sink. Integral appliances include a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, plumbing for a washing machine and range cooker. There is also a tiled floor with under floor heating.

The first floor is equally charming with a large split level galleried landing which has exposed floorboards. A spacious double bedroom is situated at the rear of the property and has an attractive original cast iron fire place and picture rail, and a sash window to the rear giving views of the village. A further bedroom is situated at the front of the property and has views to the castle, another cast iron fire place and a square arch leading to a useful and practical dressing room. Both these bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family shower room, which has a vanity unit with rectangular sink and a matching wc, a large walk in shower and a laundry cupboard.

On the second floor is a principal suite which has a number of built in wardrobes, further eaves storage, a Velux window to the rear and a door to a well-appointed en-suite shower room.

The rear gardens benefit from a southerly aspect allowing them to take advantage of the all-day sun. There is a large terrace with a curved retaining wall accessed from the kitchen, which makes it ideal for entertaining, this is flanked by well stocked beds and borders that provide year round colour and interest. Beyond is a large expanse of lawn abutted by attractive hedging and willow screen fencing.

To the rear of the garden is a raised decked terrace, positioned to take advantage of the setting sun, adjacent to which are attractive areas of low maintenance gravel, a storage shed and log store.

Agents Notes:

The property benefits from rear garden access via an alley adjoining the neighbouring property.

The cellar has a very high ceiling, and as such could be converted to a cinema room or games room, subject to the necessary consents and building regulations.



Reception hall 25' 7" x 5' 8" (7.80m x 1.75m)

sitting room 13' 11" x 11' 11" (4.25m x 3.65m)

dining room 12' 11" x 9' 10" (3.95m x 3.0m)

kitchen/breakfast room 16' 4" x 9' 0" (5.00m x 2.75m)

cellar 15' 3" x 10' 11" (4.65m x 3.35m)

split level landing 17' 0" x 5' 10" (5.20m x 1.80m)

bedroom 17' 0" x 10' 9" (5.20m x 3.30m)

ensuite

bedroom 13' 1" x 11' 11" (4.00m x 3.65m)

bedroom 11' 11" x 11' 11" (3.65m x 3.65m)

dressing room 8' 2" x 3' 11" (2.50m x 1.20m)

shower room