House For Sale £2,950,000
A striking former Rectory in stunning walled gardens and grounds.
Description
History
The Old Rectory was built by Jonathan Bullock, the once High Sheriff of Essex, for his son, Walter Trevelyn Bullock, who was a rector of Faulkbourne and who succeeded him. The house is constructed of red brick under a substantial clay-tile roof surmounted by a series of tall chimneys. The house enjoys a wonderful setting surrounded by undulating countryside. The house has been the subject of a thorough and sensitive programme of renovation, finished to a high standard, and now presents a home entirely ready to move into.
Description
Believed to date back to 1840, The Old Rectory has a seamless blend of period charm with deep brick mullioned windows, high ceilings and fireplaces, alongside a modern infrastructure such as a wonderful orangery, bespoke fitted kitchen with aga and highly appointed bathrooms. The house would be best described as a grand Victorian country house, Gothic in style, with fine rooms along the southern wing such as the drawing room, dining/snooker room and, at the front, the family room. At the rear the modern addition of fabulous orangery provides elevated views over the grounds to the rear. Running through the centre of the house is a magnificent hallway which includes a fine staircase, access to the boot room, cloakroom, laundry room and study. The north wing is given over to a large kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of bespoke furniture anchored around a central island. Double doors from the breakfast room open into a Mediterranean-style courtyard.
The bedrooms are equally impressive and reflect the substantial rooms of the ground floor. The principal bedroom is complete with a dressing room and en suite bath/shower room. There are five further bedrooms, all enjoying fine views of the grounds and the adjoining countryside, and serviced by two further bathrooms.
Outside
The Old Rectory is approached through parkland-style grounds planted with some magnificent mature trees including a dominant mature cedar tree providing the focal point in this area. Bordering the drive are manicured lawns interspersed with mature beds and borders. The drive continues to a parking area in front of the house, which in turn gives access to the second entrance and to the garaging adjoining the property. Adjacent is a detached outbuilding converted into a home cinema and gym. However, with minimal alteration and subject to planning permission this could become a detached annexe or work-from-home area. Immediately behind the house is an elevated terrace, ideal for al fresco dining, with wide brick steps leading down to the formal gardens and to the heated in-ground pool which is surrounded by a substantial terrace. From here there are wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Adjoining the pool is a detached outbuilding with clay-tiled roof. Adjoining the formal gardens to the north lies the walled vegetable gardens which include a Victorian-style greenhouse and a detached barn for garden equipment.
In all about 2.5 acres.
Location
Witham railway station: 1.5 miles (Liverpool Street from 45 minutes, London Stratford from 35 minutes); city of Chelmsford: 10 miles; A12: 3 miles; Stansted Airport: 21 miles. All distances approximate.
The property sits proudly at the centre of its grounds, which extend to about 2.5 acres. The surrounding countryside is some of the most picturesque in central Essex, known locally as the “Brain Valley”. Faulkbourne is situated between White Notley and Witham, which has a good shopping centre as well as a number of schools.
In addition there are excellent shopping and educational facilities with both state and independent schools in the city of Chelmsford and Colchester.
For the commuter there is a mainline railway service to London Liverpool Street at Witham, which is approx. 1.5 miles away, and access onto the A12.
Acreage:
2.5 Acres
Directions
From Chelmsford take the A12 northbound taking the exit for Hatfield Peverel. At the centre of Hatfield Peverel take the second turning on the left into Station Road which leads into Terling Road. Take the first right signposted Witham and continue to the end of the road. Turn left at The Queen Victoria pub. Turn left again at the end of this road, passing the Faulkbourne sign. Take the next turning right and the entrance of The Old Rectory will be found on the left-hand side.
Postcode: CM8 1SP
Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Super fast fibre optic broadband.
Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Savills.
Description
History
The Old Rectory was built by Jonathan Bullock, the once High Sheriff of Essex, for his son, Walter Trevelyn Bullock, who was a rector of Faulkbourne and who succeeded him. The house is constructed of red brick under a substantial clay-tile roof surmounted by a series of tall chimneys. The house enjoys a wonderful setting surrounded by undulating countryside. The house has been the subject of a thorough and sensitive programme of renovation, finished to a high standard, and now presents a home entirely ready to move into.
Description
Believed to date back to 1840, The Old Rectory has a seamless blend of period charm with deep brick mullioned windows, high ceilings and fireplaces, alongside a modern infrastructure such as a wonderful orangery, bespoke fitted kitchen with aga and highly appointed bathrooms. The house would be best described as a grand Victorian country house, Gothic in style, with fine rooms along the southern wing such as the drawing room, dining/snooker room and, at the front, the family room. At the rear the modern addition of fabulous orangery provides elevated views over the grounds to the rear. Running through the centre of the house is a magnificent hallway which includes a fine staircase, access to the boot room, cloakroom, laundry room and study. The north wing is given over to a large kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of bespoke furniture anchored around a central island. Double doors from the breakfast room open into a Mediterranean-style courtyard.
The bedrooms are equally impressive and reflect the substantial rooms of the ground floor. The principal bedroom is complete with a dressing room and en suite bath/shower room. There are five further bedrooms, all enjoying fine views of the grounds and the adjoining countryside, and serviced by two further bathrooms.
Outside
The Old Rectory is approached through parkland-style grounds planted with some magnificent mature trees including a dominant mature cedar tree providing the focal point in this area. Bordering the drive are manicured lawns interspersed with mature beds and borders. The drive continues to a parking area in front of the house, which in turn gives access to the second entrance and to the garaging adjoining the property. Adjacent is a detached outbuilding converted into a home cinema and gym. However, with minimal alteration and subject to planning permission this could become a detached annexe or work-from-home area. Immediately behind the house is an elevated terrace, ideal for al fresco dining, with wide brick steps leading down to the formal gardens and to the heated in-ground pool which is surrounded by a substantial terrace. From here there are wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Adjoining the pool is a detached outbuilding with clay-tiled roof. Adjoining the formal gardens to the north lies the walled vegetable gardens which include a Victorian-style greenhouse and a detached barn for garden equipment.
In all about 2.5 acres.
Location
Witham railway station: 1.5 miles (Liverpool Street from 45 minutes, London Stratford from 35 minutes); city of Chelmsford: 10 miles; A12: 3 miles; Stansted Airport: 21 miles. All distances approximate.
The property sits proudly at the centre of its grounds, which extend to about 2.5 acres. The surrounding countryside is some of the most picturesque in central Essex, known locally as the “Brain Valley”. Faulkbourne is situated between White Notley and Witham, which has a good shopping centre as well as a number of schools.
In addition there are excellent shopping and educational facilities with both state and independent schools in the city of Chelmsford and Colchester.
For the commuter there is a mainline railway service to London Liverpool Street at Witham, which is approx. 1.5 miles away, and access onto the A12.
Acreage:
2.5 Acres
Directions
From Chelmsford take the A12 northbound taking the exit for Hatfield Peverel. At the centre of Hatfield Peverel take the second turning on the left into Station Road which leads into Terling Road. Take the first right signposted Witham and continue to the end of the road. Turn left at The Queen Victoria pub. Turn left again at the end of this road, passing the Faulkbourne sign. Take the next turning right and the entrance of The Old Rectory will be found on the left-hand side.
Postcode: CM8 1SP
Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Super fast fibre optic broadband.
Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Savills.
