Positioned in in a clearing overlooking undulating countryside in Broaks Wood, a 150 acre ancient woodland between Halstead and Gosfield. The property is accessed from a 500 yard track through woodland and dates back to around 1890. Having been sympathetically extended in the late 20th century, today the house has five bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms, four reception areas, a kitchen/breakfast room and double garage, all sitting in approximately 0.26 acres with breathtaking panoramic views.
Five bedrooms | Just over 1750 sq. ft. | 0.26 acres
Breathtaking views | Positioned in ancient woodland
Double garage | Four reception rooms | EPC TBC
Three bath/shower rooms | Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Landscaped gardens | Summer house | Oil central heating
Tall Chimneys has gates access via a 500 yard single width track through ancient woodland. Positioned in a elevated clearing with countryside views on a enchanting 0.26 acre landscaped plot. The original house dates back to around 1890 and was then tastefully extended in the late 20th century to create a fine five bedroom home which beautifully combines period character with contemporary fixtures and fittings.
There is an original entrance door at the front of the house but the more logical entrance is via the rear porch adjacent to the drive and garage. The porch has a barn style door and a further door then opens into an inner hall. From the hall doors radiate to the principle reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast and downstairs shower room. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted a good range of storage cupboards and drawers with a square edge worktop offering ample space for food preparation. The worktop is inset with a four ring electric hob with fan oven under and sink unit with mixer tap positioned under a window with views over the countryside. There is a separate 'Esse' aga and integrated dishwasher. A matching worktop forms a central island and a additional built in storage cupboards houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. The drawing room and snug are positioned on one side of the hall. The rooms are partially divided by studwork and a log burning stove set in an exposed red brick chimney in drawing room area. On the other side of the hall is the main sitting room with exposed red brick chimney and open fire. Double doors open onto the garden and a further door leads through to the Dining room. Another charming room with a further log burning stove set in a original chimney. The staircase is located in the small entrance hall at the front of the house which is accessed from the dining room. Stairs ascend to a first floor landing and from the landing doors lead to the five bedrooms, family bathroom and separate shower room. The main bedroom is a good size double bedroom with stunning views and triple fronted built in wardrobes. Bedrooms two and three are double size rooms. Bedrooms four and five are good size single rooms. The bedrooms are serviced by a luxury bathroom with double ended bath, WC and hand wash basin, and separate shower room with shower cubicle, WC and hand wash basin.
Outside there is a drive leading to a detached double garage with electric doors, outbuilding/ large enclosed chicken coop, and a summer house. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped and include two paved terraces with established low maintenance borders, wildlife pond, expansive lawn, and enclosed vegetable garden.
Dining Room12' 8" x 8' 7" (3.85m x 2.62m)
Sitting Room15' 7" x 12' 8" (4.75m x 3.85m)
Drawing Room11' 11" x 12' 8" (3.62m x 3.86m)
Snug12' 6" x 7' 3" (3.82m x 2.22m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room16' 5" x 12' 7" (5.00m x 3.84m)
Bedroom One12' 8" x 11' 2" (3.85m x 3.41m)
Bathroom9' 2" x 5' 11" (2.80m x 1.80m)
Bedroom Two12' 8" x 10' 3" (3.85m x 3.13m)
Bedroom Three10' 5" x 9' 4" (3.18m x 2.85m)
Bedroom Four11' 1" x 10' 2" (3.37m x 3.10m) max
Bedroom Five9' 2" x 8' 10" (2.80m x 2.69m)
Double Garage17' 9" x 17' (5.42m x 5.19m)
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