House For Sale £855,000
Thyme Cottage is an individual four double bedroom detached chalet bungalow. Sitting on a generous 1/3 acre plot it is being offered for sale with no onward chain. Originally built in 1928 and sympathetically extended in 1978, and 2006, blending together the traditional build with stunning contemporary features. These include a comprehensive solar panel system helping to dramatically reduce energy costs. The property is situated in the delightful and sought after semi rural setting of Bartholomew Green in the Parish of Felsted and within easy reach of the popular Village of Rayne. The ground floor accommodation is well balanced and features a cloakroom and four piece bathroom suite, sitting room with a wood burner and dual aspect windows with un-overlooked views of the garden. A spacious kitchen/diner provides a wonderful social living space with an oil fired aga for cooking and hot water leading to a utililty. The first floor features a further double bedroom and a most impressive master bedroom suite/studio with en suite shower room. The master bedroom suite/studio has a large glazed gable end with double French doors leading onto a large glazed balcony. Enjoy uninterrupted South Westerley facing views across some of North Essex's finest countryside. The attractive gardens offer a variety of fruit trees and an orchard area. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with various seating areas. A gated driveway provides ample parking for 3/4 cars leading to a detached garage. EPC Rating C
**900Mb Full Fibre Broadband/ Solar panels with Battery Storage and lengthy Feed In Tariff Remaining.
Location
The property is located within 10 miles of Chelmsford and 15 miles of Stansted Airport and the M11. The A120 bypass is just a short drive away and gives access to all these destinations. The village of Felsted has an excellent reputation, complemented by its highly regarded independent school. The nearby Discovery Centre and Flitch Way Country Park cover an area of 100 acres and links to over 15 miles of walking and cycling paths. Both market towns of Dunmow and Braintree are within easy reach.
Accommodation Comprises:
Entrance Hallway
Entrance door to front, stairs rise to first floor and doors to:-
Sitting Room
Dual aspect windows to front and bay side window overlooking the gardens. Feature Fireplace inset wood burner, door to hallway and further door leading to the kitchen / dining room.
Ground Floor Cloakroom
Suite comprising low level WC, corner wash basin and has a window to front.
Bathroom
The spacious bathroom is fully tiled and is fitted with a four piece white suite comprising; p-shaped Airbath, tiled Aqualisa power shower cubicle, low level WC and twin vanity wash basins. Tiled flooring, window to side and fitted mirrors.
Kitchen/Diner
The kitchen is fitted with hand built cottage style units, with Corian work surfaces, inset Corian sink with twin drainers. There is a Breakfast bar, spaces for a dishwasher, fridge/freezer and wine cooler. Large window to rear and door to utility room. The dining area features exposed wooden floorboards, a fitted aga for cooking, which also provides the property's hot water (alongside the solar water heating system).
Utility
Door to garden, fitted with base storage units, Corian drainer and sink above. Shelving to one wall, built in cupboards.
Bedroom 1
Window to rear and full height mirror fronted wardrobes along one wall.
Bedroom 2
This double bedroom has a window to the front and full height, four door fitted wardrobes along one wall.
First Floor Landing
Doors to Bedroom Three and Bedroom Four/Artist Studio/Sitting Room
Bedroom 3
Window to rear. Eaves storage cupboard to one wall.
Bedroom 4
Artist Studio/Sitting Room/Bedroom Four
This stunning living space is flooded with light from the main vaulted rear windows (with French doors opening to balcony) Plus two Velux roof windows with thermal blinds. The room was previously used as an impressive artist studio but has the flexibility of a further sitting room/teenagers space, or of course a large additional bedroom with the benefit of a good size ensuite adjoining. A feature fitted wood burner sits on a tiled hearth and a door leads to the ensuite shower room. The room also offers two eaves storage areas to the front wall and a further deep storage space to one side.
Shower Room
Window to rear, suite comprising of shower cubicle, low level WC and vanity wash basin. Eaves storage cupboard. Fully tiled walls and floor.
Balcony
Fully glazed gable end with French doors open from the Studio onto the balcony which measures 25'3 (7.7m) x 4'2 (1.26m) and offer uninterrupted South Westerley countryside views.
Gardens
The Garden is generous in size, mainly laid to lawn with a potting shed, polytunnel and twin greenhouses to remain. A variety of fruit trees and hedges with a good range of flower and shrub beds. There are various seating areas which can be found around where un overlooked countryside views can be enjoyed.
The attractive, 10'x8' insulated and double glazed Cedar summerhouse has French doors, adjacent side windows and power connected. An established hedge row surrounds the property and a path leads to the front driveway with a second leading to the rear with door to the garage (and accesses the oil tank).
Driveway and Garage
The driveway is via a secure gated access and provides ample parking for 3/4 cars, leading to a detached garage which has an 'up and over' door, to front eaves storage and has power connected. Of particular note is the side addition which provides a useful workshop space. The garage also has eaves storage and a rear door giving accessing to the garden.
Solar Panel Details
The current owners fitted a comprehensive 7.5kW solar panel array (25x300W multi-directional panels, with 6.6kWh of battery storage) just four years ago at considerable expense. The agents have been advised that with the battery storage, electricity costs across the year are at or near zero and there is still over sixteen years of index-linked feed in tariff payments remaining. An additional solar tube system also produces a good level of hot water during sunnier days, (further details are available from the property owners).
Disclaimer: These particulars do not nor constitute part of, an offer of contract. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein are for general guidance only and prospective purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact and satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. Kings Property employees or representatives do not have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract in relation to the property.
**900Mb Full Fibre Broadband/ Solar panels with Battery Storage and lengthy Feed In Tariff Remaining.
Location
The property is located within 10 miles of Chelmsford and 15 miles of Stansted Airport and the M11. The A120 bypass is just a short drive away and gives access to all these destinations. The village of Felsted has an excellent reputation, complemented by its highly regarded independent school. The nearby Discovery Centre and Flitch Way Country Park cover an area of 100 acres and links to over 15 miles of walking and cycling paths. Both market towns of Dunmow and Braintree are within easy reach.
Accommodation Comprises:
Entrance Hallway
Entrance door to front, stairs rise to first floor and doors to:-
Sitting Room
Dual aspect windows to front and bay side window overlooking the gardens. Feature Fireplace inset wood burner, door to hallway and further door leading to the kitchen / dining room.
Ground Floor Cloakroom
Suite comprising low level WC, corner wash basin and has a window to front.
Bathroom
The spacious bathroom is fully tiled and is fitted with a four piece white suite comprising; p-shaped Airbath, tiled Aqualisa power shower cubicle, low level WC and twin vanity wash basins. Tiled flooring, window to side and fitted mirrors.
Kitchen/Diner
The kitchen is fitted with hand built cottage style units, with Corian work surfaces, inset Corian sink with twin drainers. There is a Breakfast bar, spaces for a dishwasher, fridge/freezer and wine cooler. Large window to rear and door to utility room. The dining area features exposed wooden floorboards, a fitted aga for cooking, which also provides the property's hot water (alongside the solar water heating system).
Utility
Door to garden, fitted with base storage units, Corian drainer and sink above. Shelving to one wall, built in cupboards.
Bedroom 1
Window to rear and full height mirror fronted wardrobes along one wall.
Bedroom 2
This double bedroom has a window to the front and full height, four door fitted wardrobes along one wall.
First Floor Landing
Doors to Bedroom Three and Bedroom Four/Artist Studio/Sitting Room
Bedroom 3
Window to rear. Eaves storage cupboard to one wall.
Bedroom 4
Artist Studio/Sitting Room/Bedroom Four
This stunning living space is flooded with light from the main vaulted rear windows (with French doors opening to balcony) Plus two Velux roof windows with thermal blinds. The room was previously used as an impressive artist studio but has the flexibility of a further sitting room/teenagers space, or of course a large additional bedroom with the benefit of a good size ensuite adjoining. A feature fitted wood burner sits on a tiled hearth and a door leads to the ensuite shower room. The room also offers two eaves storage areas to the front wall and a further deep storage space to one side.
Shower Room
Window to rear, suite comprising of shower cubicle, low level WC and vanity wash basin. Eaves storage cupboard. Fully tiled walls and floor.
Balcony
Fully glazed gable end with French doors open from the Studio onto the balcony which measures 25'3 (7.7m) x 4'2 (1.26m) and offer uninterrupted South Westerley countryside views.
Gardens
The Garden is generous in size, mainly laid to lawn with a potting shed, polytunnel and twin greenhouses to remain. A variety of fruit trees and hedges with a good range of flower and shrub beds. There are various seating areas which can be found around where un overlooked countryside views can be enjoyed.
The attractive, 10'x8' insulated and double glazed Cedar summerhouse has French doors, adjacent side windows and power connected. An established hedge row surrounds the property and a path leads to the front driveway with a second leading to the rear with door to the garage (and accesses the oil tank).
Driveway and Garage
The driveway is via a secure gated access and provides ample parking for 3/4 cars, leading to a detached garage which has an 'up and over' door, to front eaves storage and has power connected. Of particular note is the side addition which provides a useful workshop space. The garage also has eaves storage and a rear door giving accessing to the garden.
Solar Panel Details
The current owners fitted a comprehensive 7.5kW solar panel array (25x300W multi-directional panels, with 6.6kWh of battery storage) just four years ago at considerable expense. The agents have been advised that with the battery storage, electricity costs across the year are at or near zero and there is still over sixteen years of index-linked feed in tariff payments remaining. An additional solar tube system also produces a good level of hot water during sunnier days, (further details are available from the property owners).
Disclaimer: These particulars do not nor constitute part of, an offer of contract. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein are for general guidance only and prospective purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact and satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. Kings Property employees or representatives do not have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract in relation to the property.
