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See how verdicts work5-bedroom property · CO5 0QB
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Summary A unique five bedroom detached house which situated in an enviable position in Great Braxted on an approximate 3 acre plot. Immediately available.
Planning approval for the demotion of two agricultural buildings and for four new dwellings.
Description The Barn is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a large 3,330 sqft, five bedroom detached house with 5,804 sqft of outbuildings, providing fantastic onward potential situated within grounds of around 3 acres and stunning countryside views.
The property offers potential to improve and personalise to one's taste and can be entered through a large wooden door into the vast living room with the dining room and the kitchen on either side.
To the right of the entrance hall is a downstairs cloakroom room and a study. On the first floor is the master bedroom with an en-suite and a further two double bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Off the landing are two staircases leading to the attic bedrooms.
One of the unique features about this house is the uninterrupted vaulted ceiling which can be admired from the living room on the ground floor up to the mezzanine balcony landing on the first floor up to the attic bedrooms on the second floor.
Entrance Hall Entering through a large wooden door is the hallway with the stairs rising to the first floor, a door leading to the downstairs cloakroom and the study on the right, to the left this opens up into the large living room.
Living Room 26' x 21' ( 7.92m x 6.40m ) A vast living space with a large Inglenook fireplace set into a red brick chimney with an oak bressummer.
There are floor-to-ceiling windows are to the side with double patio doors leading to the side garden.
There are four cast iron radiators that surround the room Kitchen 18' x 11' ( 5.49m x 3.35m ) A large country style kitchen which comprises a one and a quarter sink unit with adjoining oak wooden surfaces and a range of under cupboards.
There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and rangemaster gas cooker.
The floors are tiled throughout, a window to the side, a window to the front and a barn door leading to the side garden.
Dining Room 18' 1" x 13' 1" ( 5.51m x 3.99m ) A well proportioned reception room with an open fire set into the red brick chimney breast with an oak bressummer.
There is one radiator, a window to the side and one to the rear and a barn door leading to the garden.
Landing A truly unique wrap around mezzanine landing acts as a balcony overlooking the living room with floor to ceiling windows providing stunning views of the neighbouring fields.
There are four cast iron radiators, one in each corner of the landing and a stair case leading to separate bedrooms.
Bedroom One 14' x 12' 1" ( 4.27m x 3.68m ) A large double bedroom with a window to the side, a window to the front and one radiator.
Ensuite A three piece suite comprising a low level W/C, a pedestal wash hand basin and a free standing bath.
Complete with a window to the side and one radiator Bedroom Two 13' x 11' ( 3.96m x 3.35m ) A large double bedroom with a window to the side, a window to the rear and one radiator.
Bedroom Three 14' x 8' ( 4.27m x 2.44m ) A large double bedroom with a window to the side, a window to the front and a window to the rear.
Attic Bedroom 14' x 8' ( 4.27m x 2.44m ) A large double bedroom with a double glazed window to the front.
Attic Bedroom Two 14' 8" x 8' ( 4.47m x 2.44m ) A large double bedroom with a window to the side.
Family Bathroom A three piece suite comprising a high level W/C, a pedestal wash hand basin and a shower cubicle. Complete with a window to the side and one radiator.
Outside To the front is a large drive which provides access to each of the two large barns and the house.
There is a large lawned side garden which is enclosed by a small hedge and wraps around the house and leads to the approximate 2 acre meadow (sts Barn 1 A large barn, 1,851 sqft, which has had planning permission to demolished.
Planning for two semi-detached dwellings to be built. Barn 2 A large barn, 3,953 sqft, which has had planning permission to be demolished. Planning for two semi-detached dwellings to be built. 1.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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