The Brick House The Pightle, Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4LB

51 High Street, Saffron Walden Essex, CB10 1AR Tel: 01799 668 600 www.arkwrightandco.co.uk The Brick House The Pightle, Finchingfield Essex, CM7 4LB 1,150,000 as a whole or 850,000 Brick House 300,000 Pightle Cottage Summary Most important and prominent village house in the heart of what is considered to be the prettiest village in north Essex, in need of updating and refurbishment offering a wonderful opportunity to create a stunning family home with a separate cottage and manicured gardens, in total about 1.3 acres Accommodation Grade II listed being of architectural and historic interest, The Brick House dates back to the 18 th Century with earlier origins. The house has some wonderful features of the period with high ceilings, deep sash windows with working shutters on the ground floor and fireplaces in all the principle rooms including the three larger bedrooms on the first floor. In need of refurbishment and updating throughout, the house would benefit from re wiring, plumbing and the installation of central heating. In addition to the generous ground and first floor space, there is an extensive cellar with three large rooms plus a store room and a large attic which extends over the whole house with natural light, so could be converted to create additional living space subject to the necessary planning consent and building regulation approval. Available as a whole or separately the cottage, known as Pightle Cottage was converted into a separate dwelling from a former barn. Constructed of a timber frame, rendered with some classic Essex pargetting under a clay tiled roof, the cottage could be used for a dependent relative or let out to create a useful income. The cottage has a large sitting room/dining room extending to nearly 33 feet with a fireplace at one end. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms accessed via two separate staircases. Property Details Brick House Ground Floor Dining hall, drawing room, sitting room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, cellar comprising 4 rooms First floor Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom Second floor 3 large attic rooms

Property Pightle Cottage Ground floor Hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, lobby/boiler room First Floor 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 staircases and 2 landings Outbuildings Barn/garden store, 2 garages/stables, garden conservatory/greenhouse Outside The grounds of The Brick House and Pightle Cottage are exceptional, originally designed around formal and symmetrical rose beds with grass paths and walkways running between. There are 2 fruit cages, a mature beech hedge runs along the northern boundary as protection and a screen, and by the southern end of the garden there is a cherry orchard. There are some wonderful mature trees as well as some interesting specimen trees including Walnut, Ash, Sycamore, Yew and many others. The river Pant runs through the garden with two bridges traversing it connecting the two areas of garden. It is a haven of peace and tranquillity, completely unoverlooked in the middle of this unique village. There are various seating areas within the garden which provide superb vistas and views leading up to the church. In all the property comprises approximately1.3 acres. Features Wonderful position in the centre of this highly sought after village In need of refurbishment but offering a great opportunity Charming original features including fireplaces in all the principle rooms along with original shutters Additional cottage (that is available separately or as one) will provide additional accommodation or could be let out to provide an income Wonderful garden and grounds with the River Pant running through the middle Useful range of outbuildings providing storage and garaging Outgoings Local Authority Braintree District Council. Tel: 01376 Council Tax: Brick House Band G Pightle Cottage Band F Services Mains electricity, drainage and water are connected to the property. The current heating in Brick House is provided by night storage heaters and Pightle cottage is supplied by oil. Fixtures and Fittings All items normally designated as tenant s fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale unless mentioned in these particulars. Tenure and Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion

Location The Brick House is situated to one side of the village green just above the famous duck pond. Surrounded by a wide collection of pretty listed period houses, Finchingfield is considered to be the prettiest village in North Essex. Local facilities in the village include a village store/post office, 3 public houses, a tea shop and an Italian restaurant. There is a primary school, St John Baptist Church and the 15th Century Guildhall which was completely restored in 2013. For further shopping and schooling facilities the market town of Saffron Walden is within 11 miles, where there is a main line station at Audley End providing a regular service to London s Liverpool Street station. Alternatively Great Dunmow to the south within 9 miles has a good selection of shops and access to the main road network via the A120 which connects with the M11. For more extensive shopping and cultural needs the university city of Cambridge is within 24 miles to the northwest and Stansted Airport which offers an increasing number of flights to national and international destinations is within 13 miles.

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51 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AR Tel: 01799 668 600 www.arkwrightandco.co.uk The Agent has not had sight of the title documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification of the tenure from their solicitor or surveyor. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs and floor plans are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. You are advised to contact the local authority for details of Council Tax, Business Rates etc. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. A821