House For Sale £3,500,000
Situated in 14 acres (sts) this stunning property is currently being run as a wedding venue, the recently converted property has the main restored Essex Barn with a separate enclosed bar area, an outside courtyard with a wooden gazebo and a smaller barn used as a ceremony/reception room, all of which are fully licenced for weddings.
The opportunity to add to the business is amazing with planning permission to convert the existing buildings as well as planning for additional accommodation and two further barns alongside the recently converted bridal suite, which was originally the cart lodge.
There is also additional planning for a camp site in the main side field for 30 caravans and 30 tents to be pitched and possibilities for further expansion.
The versatile space could be adapted into many different things from a camp site to a café, a garden centre or craft centre, the possibilities are endless.
Main Essex Barn (20.42m x 9.75m>5.97m)
Leading from the car park to the main reception (19'7" > 12'9" x 18'7") where there is a door leading to the main office (14'00" x 11'00" > 8'4") and the disabled toilets. There is a door leading through to the main barn area which boasts high exposed ceilings and original beams. There is room for 130 seated guests and 300 standing guests. There is a set of stairs leading to the gallery with views over the whole barn. There are two separate double doors leading out to the decking. Off the main barn there is a well-equipped bar (28'00" > 19'00") that can be shut off from the main barn. The bar offers a lovely seating area an electric log burner as well as a unique design to house the spirits. There is space for two large fridges and a wine fridge, space for smaller barrels and plenty of glass storage.
To the side of the barn there is separate male and female toilets as well as a staff toilet. The main kitchen (10'09" x 10'01") has a selection of wall and base units with space for a large chest freezer, a commercial dishwasher and a sink and drainer
The Ceremony Room (49'00" x 13'9")
Across the courtyard there is a smaller ceremony room which seats up to 80 People, again this space is versatile and could be used for smaller functions, there is a double patio door to the side leading to the pond at the front of the house. There is a door which leads through to an area, which has planning for an additional bar area and toilets, storage and kitchen (35'00" x 19'00")
The Courtyard
Surrounded by fields and a flower meadow this really is a picturesque location. The courtyard has many uses and has been used for a variety of different events. The gazebo is the perfect setting to say ‘I do’ with a stone path leading up to it, creating the perfect aisle for any couple. There is room for various seating arrangements and ample space for games, canapes and drinks to be served
The Bridal Suite
Converted in 2021 this unique building was originally the farm’s old Cart Lodge and has views over the hay meadow. It has been well designed and is accessed via a private courtyard garden. The internal accommodation comprises of a lounge area, secure understairs cupboard and the stairs lead to the bedroom (14'6" x 14'4"). Leading on from this there is an en-suite with a double shower, wash basin which sits on a custom-built vanity unit and a WC (14'6" x 6'3"). The original beams have been maintained throughout providing a perfect hideaway for newlyweds or as a holiday let
The House
The original part of the Grade II listed farmhouse was built in 1730 then extensions have been added thereafter. The downstairs accommodation comprises of six reception rooms, three of which have open fires/log burners. A kitchen and downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs there are three bedrooms as well as a family bathroom. There is also a spacious double garage and two additional storage areas. To the rear of the house is a private garden which isn’t overlooked by the Barns. There is also separate parking for the house
The Grounds
Within the grounds there is an orchard where a hand crafted wooden gazebo proudly stands, which is also fully licensed for wedding ceremonies.
10 acres (sts) are currently used for hay and are surrounded by hedgerows and wild fruit plants and established native trees and shrubs
The opportunity to add to the business is amazing with planning permission to convert the existing buildings as well as planning for additional accommodation and two further barns alongside the recently converted bridal suite, which was originally the cart lodge.
There is also additional planning for a camp site in the main side field for 30 caravans and 30 tents to be pitched and possibilities for further expansion.
The versatile space could be adapted into many different things from a camp site to a café, a garden centre or craft centre, the possibilities are endless.
Main Essex Barn (20.42m x 9.75m>5.97m)
Leading from the car park to the main reception (19'7" > 12'9" x 18'7") where there is a door leading to the main office (14'00" x 11'00" > 8'4") and the disabled toilets. There is a door leading through to the main barn area which boasts high exposed ceilings and original beams. There is room for 130 seated guests and 300 standing guests. There is a set of stairs leading to the gallery with views over the whole barn. There are two separate double doors leading out to the decking. Off the main barn there is a well-equipped bar (28'00" > 19'00") that can be shut off from the main barn. The bar offers a lovely seating area an electric log burner as well as a unique design to house the spirits. There is space for two large fridges and a wine fridge, space for smaller barrels and plenty of glass storage.
To the side of the barn there is separate male and female toilets as well as a staff toilet. The main kitchen (10'09" x 10'01") has a selection of wall and base units with space for a large chest freezer, a commercial dishwasher and a sink and drainer
The Ceremony Room (49'00" x 13'9")
Across the courtyard there is a smaller ceremony room which seats up to 80 People, again this space is versatile and could be used for smaller functions, there is a double patio door to the side leading to the pond at the front of the house. There is a door which leads through to an area, which has planning for an additional bar area and toilets, storage and kitchen (35'00" x 19'00")
The Courtyard
Surrounded by fields and a flower meadow this really is a picturesque location. The courtyard has many uses and has been used for a variety of different events. The gazebo is the perfect setting to say ‘I do’ with a stone path leading up to it, creating the perfect aisle for any couple. There is room for various seating arrangements and ample space for games, canapes and drinks to be served
The Bridal Suite
Converted in 2021 this unique building was originally the farm’s old Cart Lodge and has views over the hay meadow. It has been well designed and is accessed via a private courtyard garden. The internal accommodation comprises of a lounge area, secure understairs cupboard and the stairs lead to the bedroom (14'6" x 14'4"). Leading on from this there is an en-suite with a double shower, wash basin which sits on a custom-built vanity unit and a WC (14'6" x 6'3"). The original beams have been maintained throughout providing a perfect hideaway for newlyweds or as a holiday let
The House
The original part of the Grade II listed farmhouse was built in 1730 then extensions have been added thereafter. The downstairs accommodation comprises of six reception rooms, three of which have open fires/log burners. A kitchen and downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs there are three bedrooms as well as a family bathroom. There is also a spacious double garage and two additional storage areas. To the rear of the house is a private garden which isn’t overlooked by the Barns. There is also separate parking for the house
The Grounds
Within the grounds there is an orchard where a hand crafted wooden gazebo proudly stands, which is also fully licensed for wedding ceremonies.
10 acres (sts) are currently used for hay and are surrounded by hedgerows and wild fruit plants and established native trees and shrubs
