Rails Farm, The Tye, Chelmsford, CM3 8AU

A substantial, listed historic village house overlooking the green, with exceptional ancillary space and scope to create a very special family home.

Description Occupying a prominent position within the heart of East Hanningfield with views towards the village green, Rails Farm is a handsome Grade II listed period home being sold with no onward chain.

The house extends to around 3,000 sq ft of accommodation together with an impressive range of outbuildings extending to almost 1,400 sq ft, and is set within gardens of about half an acre.

Believed to date from the 16th century, the house displays many features associated with its age, including exposed timbers, original fireplaces and traditional joinery.

Whilst in a comfortable condition, this is a rare opportunity to sympathetically update a substantial historic home while retaining its original character.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is notable for the generous proportions of its principal rooms and its ceiling heights.

The reception hall leads to an impressive sitting room of almost 30 ft in length, enjoying a dual aspect and centred around a substantial period fireplace.

Opposite, the formal dining room provides an ideal setting for entertaining and connects directly to the kitchen, creating an easy flow for both everyday family life and larger gatherings.

Positioned to the rear of the house, the kitchen/breakfast room is well proportioned and benefits from an adjoining utility room with external access.

Together these spaces provide excellent practical support and, subject to any necessary works, offer obvious potential for reconfiguration into a more contemporary family kitchen.

The first floor provides six bedrooms arranged around a central landing.

The principal bedroom enjoys the benefit of an en suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and separate WC.

Several of the rooms enjoy attractive views across the gardens, village green and surrounding countryside, while the layout also offers flexibility for those seeking home office or dressing room space.

Outside The property is set back from its lane setting and is approached by a sweeping gravel driveway offering an extensive parking area and access to the detached weatherboarded outbuilding.

Comprising a large double garage together with a series of workshop, studio and storage areas, the building offers exceptional versatility for a wide variety of ancillary uses, such as a home office/workspace, gym or hobbies area with further potential for adaptation to guest accommodation or multigenerational use, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The gardens wrap around the house and are laid principally to lawn with mature trees and established planting creating a good degree of privacy.

Paved terraces adjoining the house provide ideal areas for outdoor entertaining, while the rear of the property enjoys attractive views across open countryside.

Services Mains water, drainage and electricity connected. Oil-fired heating.

Agent's note Some photographs have been digitally enhanced to show the property's potential and are for illustrative purposes only.

Location Rails Farm is situated within the village of East Hanningfield, a peaceful rural setting just outside Chelmsford, offering a blend of countryside living with practical access to nearby towns.

East Hanningfield is a welcoming village with a strong community spirit, recently recognised with a Highly Commended award in the Essex Village of the Year competition.

The village offers an excellent range of amenities, including a Village Hall, primary school, churches, recreation grounds and play facilities, alongside a variety of community events and volunteer-led initiatives, making it a highly desirable place to enjoy village life.

The area is well served for education, with East Hanningfield Church of England Primary School (last Ofsted rating was 'Good'), and the village preschool close by, while other primary options such as Priory Primary School in Bicknacre and Rettendon Primary School are only a short drive.

For schooling options there is Great Baddow High School and a choice of Chelmsford's secondary and grammar schools.

Transport links are also available for a village location, as South Woodham Ferrers railway station provides regular services towards London and other Essex destinations.

Local buses run through the village connecting to Chelmsford and surrounding communities, and the road network gives access to the A130 and A12 for commuting by car.

Sandon Park & Ride is around 4.6 miles from the property.

Amenities are centred around village life, with a nearby convenience store and post office, and a larger supermarket, Sainsbury's, within 4 miles, along with two local restaurants within the village.

For restaurants, there is Vita Bella, The Folly Bistro. There is access to leisure facilities including a local swimming pool and countryside walking routes.

More extensive shopping, dining, healthcare and cultural amenities are available in Chelmsford, just over 6 miles away. Square Footage: 2,985 sq ft Directions What3words: ///flatten.painter.thickens