House For Sale £900,000
Hall Road, Panfield, CM7

Approached via a country lane and situated within the small village of Panfield, is this beautifully presented 1930’s detached house. The present owners have resided at the property for many years during which time they have transformed a modest property into a well-presented family home that offers further scope for improvements (subject to planning permission). A welcoming reception hall sets the tone for this warm family home. Wood panelling creates a feeling of quality, and the log burner is a welcome addition during the winter months. There is a well-appointed sitting room with a dual aspect along with French doors to the garden and a fireplace with ornate surround. Opposite the sitting room is the large kitchen family room, the ideal space to enjoy family time and entertaining. Next to the kitchen is a generous utility room providing further access to the garden and there is also a downstairs cloakroom leading from the reception hall.

Stairs from the reception hall lead to a landing space that provides access to the bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a generous room with fitted wardrobes, an en-suite bathroom and views over the garden to the side. The second bedroom is a double bedroom with views of the garden and an en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms are part of the original house and are served by a well presented family bathroom.

Outside, the property offers a lovely slice of semi-rural England with views of farmland surrounding the property. An acre plot wraps around the house and provides the homeowners with plenty of opportunity to enjoy gardening. A driveway leads in from the road and spurs off to a driveway leading up to the double carport with attached storeroom and also leads to the right of the house towards the log cabin. The cabin is an excellent feature and consists of an open plan living area with log burner, double bedroom and bathroom. To the rear of the main house is a well maintained garden with plenty of lawn and well tendered flower beds and hedging. A summer house, used as a home office, is situated in the garden and offers a pleasant escape and there is an additional shed.

Panfield is a small village located high on the west bank of the ‘Pant Valley’. It is three miles northwest of the ancient town of Braintree in the county of Essex. Panfield almost certainly gets its name from the Saxon ‘Panfelda‘ meaning: “open country on the banks of the river Pant”. It is believed to have been settled by the Saxons between the 5th and 10th centuries. The first known reference to Panfield is in the Doomsday Book of 1086.

Panfield has a mix of housing from the very early (Panfield Hall) to 20th century rural housing. There are also bungalows, cottages and some modern small-scale developments.

The Bell Public House has stood in the village since the 1400s. The church of St Mary and St Christopher has its origins in the 5th century. But the building seen today is 15th century. It’s walls are flint, pebble-rubble, and ironstone.

The population of about 841 (2011 Census) has changed little for a number of years. This reflects the slow growth encouraged by the Village Design Statement. Drawn up by residents in 2014, it sets out the vision to retain Panfield’s special character.

Gas, Electric, Mains Water, Private Drainage (Soak Away)