BROOK HILL BARN. BROOK HILL l NORTH END l DUNMOW

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2 BROOK HILL BARN BROOK HILL l NORTH END l DUNMOW The renowned Felsted School is within 1.7 miles/5 minute car journey Chelmsford City with its excellent shopping facilities and mainline train station is within 10 miles/20 minute drive (journey time to London Liverpool Street is within 34 minutes) Stansted airport is within 10.7 miles/16 minute car journey A stunning and unique Grade II listed barn conversion, dating back to the 16 th century and converted approximately 20 years ago. Four double bedrooms, five reception rooms, set within a beautiful plot of circa four acres (stls). Detached triple garage with art studio/gymnasium, three stables, hay store (potential annex accommodation stpp) half size ménage and paddocks, plus striking formal gardens. Easy access to Felsted School (1.7 miles) and short drive to Chelmsford mainline railway station (10 miles) for direct access into central London. EPC N/A Four double bedrooms Three with en-suite facilities Formal reception room with vaulted ceiling Family room Dining room Morning room/potential fifth bedroom with _en- suite Study Kitchen/breakfast room Snug Detached triple garage Gym/art studio Three stables with hay store and paddocks Half size ménage Idyllic country lane setting Within 1.7 miles of Felsted School

3 Description Set within an idyllic country lane location in a beautifully secluded and private location is this exceptional Grade II listed period barn conversion, believed to date from the 16 th century retaining a wealth of original features. This beautiful family home blends both modern living and the character you would expect from a barn of this period. The property is approached via electric gates opening to a sweeping driveway. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is accessed via the spacious hallway with stunning ornate woodwork to door and frames. There are numerous reception rooms with a good size study opening to the garden. The morning room which could easily be used as an additional fifth bedroom with ground floor shower room, opening out to the far reaching views. The formal sitting room has a magnificent vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and full height window creating a light and airy feel. A further family room, again with double doors leading to the rear gardens, also highlights ornate detailing to doors and wood paneling. A separate dining room gives access to the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted in a farmhouse style with gas range cooker, butler sink and granite worktops. This is a part vaulted room with exposed stud work leading to the snug and utility room. The second floor is accessed via two staircases. One leads up to a stunning master bedroom suite with doors opening to a private terrace, providing far reaching views over the Chelmer Valley, a vaulted ceiling and en-suite shower room with roll-top bath plus shower cubicle and walk in dressing area. Additionally on this landing is bedroom four, again with a vaulted ceiling and large picture window to front. Although a good size double it would make an ideal nursery room. The second staircase gives access to bedrooms two and three, both exceptional rooms with en-suite facilities and lovely views. It is important to note that the two landings could be and were previously joined.

4 Description Externally the formal gardens lie to the front and rear of the property, with a variety of established trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. A professionally planted Japanese garden provides a tranquil relaxation area. Within the formal grounds is a circular folly with thatched roof, built in black flint and brick with church windows, again providing a peaceful retreat. The equestrian facilities include two single loose boxes, plus one mare and foal stable, a tack room plus hay store. (Subject to necessary planning permissions this could be converted to ancillary accommodation) The stable block is served by a half size ménage, holding paddock and two further paddocks. A hard standing path runs around the perimeter of the Eastern boundary leading to a separate gated access onto the bridle path. In addition there is a chicken run with sheds and a wildlife pond. North End is situated close to the village of Great Dunmow, with its range of shopping and schooling facilities. The nearby city of Chelmsford to the south east is approximately 10 miles, and Bishop s Stortford to the west approximately 12 miles, offer a broader range of commercial entertainment and educational amenities together with mainline station providing regular service to London s Liverpool Street, with an approximate journey times of 38 minutes. There are a number of state and private schools, including Felsted School, Bishop s Stortford College, Chelmsford County High School for Girls and King Edward Grammar School in Chelmsford. Services General services mains water and electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating and bottled gas.

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