An elegant and well presented country residence offering a stylish interior with a separate Annex, swimming pool and garaging, set on a landscaped plot of approx. 1.35 acres in a delightful village setting. The property is approached along a sweeping tree-lined driveway to a gravelled parking area. A covered pillared porch leads into the central entrance hall either side of which are two spacious reception rooms, both featuring high ceilings, Karndean floors and feature fireplaces with one having French doors opening to the garden. The third reception room also has the benefit of a separate entrance from a lobby to the side of the property and is currently used as a study/home office and music room. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room offers a range of country-style units with a central island, incorporating built-in appliances, granite worktops, flagstone floor and a 4-oven Aga. Adjacent is a utility room/boot room with external door and a further cloakroom. A balustrade staircase leads up to the first floor landing. The dual-aspect principal bedroom is light and airy and overlooks the garden and open countryside beyond with a large and beautifully fitted en-suite which has the benefit of both a walk-in shower and bath. The four remaining bedrooms are well presented, two of which offers large windows and feature fireplaces, one has a vanity sink. The family bathroom also offers both a bath and walk-in shower and, as well as the en-suite, has underfloor heating. There is useable insulated loft space for storage.
The tree-lined driveway gives access to the garaging and Annex. From the central courtyard there is access to both garages, one of which adjoins the Annex which offers potential to re-configure (STPP) with a further detached double garage. The Annex is, like the main residence, nicely presented and overlooks the garden and swimming pool area with a reception and kitchen area, double bedroom, shower room and the plant room for the pool. The swimming pool is well maintained with a surrounding patio and seating area, ideal for entertaining. The landscaped gardens feature well-tended lawns, mature trees and shrubs, beyond which is protected Woodland, part of the Dynes Hall estate which is an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers lovely walks along pathways and bridleways.
Nearby is the centre of Great Maplestead with a vibrant community offering social activities, the CofE primary school and shops at nearby Sible Hedingham, Gosfield, Halstead and the market town of Sudbury. Well placed for rail services at Braintree and Colchester, main road links (M11/M25) and London Stansted Airport. Property Information: Tenure Freehold, EPC rating E, private drainage, oil fired centra heating, Superfast Broadband. (Ref: CAV220112).
Braintree railway station approx. 8.4 miles (London Liverpool Street) | Colchester town centre & station approx. 15 miles | Sudbury market town approx. 7 miles
St. Giles CofE Primary School approx. 1 mile & Gosfield School approx. 2.5 miles | Castle Hedingham approx. 2.1 miles | Main road links via A131/A120 (M11) and A12 (M25).<br /><br />
