Maynards Saffron Walden, Essex Maynards The principal reception rooms can be found either side of the main entrance hall with beautiful oak Maynards Lane, Little Sampford, floors, and superb red brick inglenook fireplaces, Saffron Walden both with magnificent working open fires. Essex CB10 2QP The kitchen and hub of the house are as one would expect to find with a traditional country kitchen, Beautiful, period farmhouse complete with obligatory Aga. The kitchen is also easily accessed via the rear porch, as is the utility with striking interiors, room and boot room. landscaped gardens, medieval One of the most impressive areas of this home moat and a fabulous range is the historic granary which has been lovingly converted into residential accommodation and of outbuildings including a connected to the principal house via the rear substantial Essex barn porch. The accommodation consists of a fabulous study with a lovely wood burning stove and oak Saffron Walden 9 miles, Audley End Station floors, exposed wooden beams. The Granary 11 miles (Trains to London Liverpool Street from was converted with flexibility and additional living 55 mins), Cambridge 24 miles accommodation in mind, such as a granny annexe or self-contained guest wing. The top floor of 6 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 5 reception rooms The Granary consists of two further bedrooms, Kitchen | Pantry | Utility room | Wine store a bathroom and shower room making it an ideal Essex barn | Chicken barn | Dog run space for guests, or a quiet master suite with great Garaging | Orchard | Landscaped gardens views over the orchard and gardens to the rear. Moated boundary | About 5 acres in all Location The property Maynards is situated on the edge of the beautiful Maynards Farm is a magnificent Grade II listed village of Great Sampford and surrounded by 17th Century farmhouse, which has been open countryside. The village provides a variety beautifully maintained and cleverly extended of local facilities as well as having a highly over the years. The property has a striking regarded local primary school, sports facilities external appearance and is set back from the and a local pub. road with beautiful landscaped gardens. A full range of shopping facilities are available at Internally the property has retained many of Thaxted, Saffron Walden or Great Dunmow. the original features including the magnificent The primary school in the village is highly regarded back to back fireplaces, exposed timber beams whilst many residents make use of the fantastic throughout, whilst retaining exceptional ceiling schools in Saffron Walden particularly the excellent height due to raising of the entire structure as part High School and the well respected Dame of the historic redevelopment of the property. Bradbury’s, or further afield in Cambridge at The The accommodation is split over two floors with Leys, St Faith’s and The Perse amongst others. an extensive attic that has scope to be converted For those commuting to London or frequent into further bedrooms subject to acquiring the Travellers, commuter services are available at necessary consents. Audley End Station to London Liverpool Street and the M11 (Junction 8) provides access to London and the M25, whilst Stansted airport lies just 12.5 miles away.

Outbuildings In addition to the main house there is a further 3500 sq ft of outbuildings including substantial Essex Barn, chicken barn, dog run, stables, garaging, all of which have development potential subject to acquiring the necessary planning consents. The Essex Barn is served by electricity and lighting.

Gardens and Grounds Maynards is approached via a lovely gravel driveway with the gardens lying to the east. The property sits centrally within 5 acres of landscaped gardens, surrounded by a historic moat, with a well maintained orchard to the North and vegetable garden to the west. The formal gardens are beautifully laid out with Lime trees providing screening from the road, whilst the garden is punctuated with artistically sculpted box hedges as well as juniper bushes, beech trees, oak trees and a multitude of further specimen trees, plants and shrubs. The area between the granary and the original house has been designed to form an interesting courtyard of ornamental box hedging. Beyond the formal gardens there is a historic meadow, or more accurately known as a ‘pightle’, which mean it has always been a meadow and never been cultivated. This area of garden is divided by mown walkways, lined with Silver birch trees as well as an orchard and views over the countryside beyond.

General Listing: Maynards is a Grade II listed building. Services: Mains water, electrics. Oil fired central heating and private drainage. Fixtures and Fittings: Fitted carpets and integral appliances will be included in the sale. All other items are available by separate negotiation. Postcode: CB10 2QP Footpath: The land to the north of the property is crossed by a public footbath in the north eastern corner.

Roof Space Floorplans 11.00 x 5.03 36'1" x 16'6" Garage/Barn Workshop Attic Room Total = 8569 Sq Ft/797 Sq M 8.67 x 5.40 5.33 x 3.18 3.85 x 2.64 28'5" x 17'9" 17'6" x 10'5" 12'8" x 8'8" Attic For identification purposes only. 7.66 x 4.37 25'2" x 14'4" Beam Beam Beam Beam Beam Beam Stable 3.00 x 2.88 5.00 x 3.85 9'10" x 9'5" 16'5" x 12'8"

Stable 3.00 x 2.88 9'10" x 9'5" Second Floor N Sitting Room 2 W Stable 6.39 x 2.68 3.00 x 2.88 Bedroom 2 21'0" x 8'10" 9'10" x 9'5" 4.46 x 3.74 14'8" x 12'3" Bedroom 3 4.38 x 2.73 14'4" x 8'11" E S First Floor

Bedroom 5 4.35 x 3.14 14'3" x 10'4" Barn 14.00 x 5.20 Bedroom 6 45'11" x 17'1" 3.91 x 3.01 12'10" x 9'11" Bedroom 4 4.37 x 4.31 Master Bedroom Kennel 14'4" x 14'2" 4.49 x 4.44 3.58 x 3.00 14'9" x 14'7" 11'9" x 9'10"

First Floor Above Drawing Room

7.89 x 3.58 25'11" x 11'9" F/P 7.51 x 4.48 24'8" x 14'8" 4.46 x 2.55 14'8" x 8'4"

4.41 x 2.70 4.54 x 3.51 14'6" x 8'10" Barn 14'11" x 11'6" 15.41 x 9.04 (Maximum) 50'7" x 29'8" (Maximum)

Pantry

Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.25 x 4.19 17'3" x 13'9" Drawing Room 7.62 x 4.46 25'0" x 14'8" Dining Room F/P 5.09 x 5.00 Hall F/P 5.91 x 5.61 F/P 16'8" x 16'5" 4.98 x 2.66 19'5" x 18'5" 16'4" x 8'9" Sitting Room 1 4.27 x 4.23 14'0" x 13'11"

Ground Floor FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © Crown Copyright 2014. Denotes restricted head height Licence No. 100022432 © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8214280/CPP

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