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56 ALDERFORD STREET Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex 56 ALDERFORD STREET Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex 56 Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 all year round. Of particular note are a number of mature willow 3HX. trees. To the Northerly aspect is an attractive hexagonal ornamental pond with a central fountain which provides a focal A stunning detached single storey dwelling occupying a glorious point. In addition a number of outbuildings which include a potting location on the periphery of this well served and sought after North shed and two storage sheds complete the package. In all about 1.7 Essex village. The property offers stylish family accommodation of a acres sts. contemporary nature combining a high degree of practicality making it perfect for modern day family life. The property displays finishes The immaculately presented accommodation comprises: of the highest quality throughout with oak flooring to the principal reception areas coupled with oak skirting and doors. Entrance hall Family bath/shower room The heart of the house is formed by the open-plan kitchen/breakfast Sitting room Cloakroom room which is fitted with a range of quality units with particularly attractive granite work surfaces and integral appliances to include an Aga/kitchen/breakfast room Southg & west facing grounds inset microwave, Aga, Neff slide & glide oven and Neff ceramic hob. The dining area benefits from a Westerly aspect and takes in Utility room Detached garage/workshop stunning views to the grounds through a pair of French windows. The dining area opens to the principal reception room which is Study/bedroom 4 Tripe cart lodge finished in a contemporary style with a stovax fire with tiled surround and hearth and benefits from patio doors to an elevated 3 Further bedrooms Ample parking entertaining terrace with the grounds beyond. A large inner hall, which could be used as a study accesses the bedrooms, bathrooms En-suite shower room In all about 1.70 acres(sts) and the principal suite takes in stunning views over the grounds and benefits from a well-appointed en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary family Agents notes: bath/shower room which is fitted to a very high standard. A large The property could be readily enlarged or extended, or have a first practical utility room has a door to the rear terrace and a cloakroom floor added subject to the necessary consents. is decorated with Versace tiling and completes the exceptionally well-appointed accommodation. Location Outside Sible Hedingham is a popular and well served village offering a wide range of amenities including many shops, post office, garages and The property is approached via a long drive accessed through a pair schools, public houses and the impressive Church of St Peters. The of remote-controlled electric gates, which provides ample parking nearby market towns of Halstead and Sudbury provide for more and in turn leads to an enlarged oak framed, and part-enclosed, extensive needs including rail connections to London Liverpool triple cart lodge. Immediately to the rear of the property is a large Street from Braintree, Kelvedon 12 miles and Witham 15 miles. raised terrace which can be accessed from both the sitting room, breakfast room and utility room and provides perfect family entertaining space and is positioned to take advantage of the all-day Access sun. A canopy provides shade for a large outside entertaining area on the Southerly aspect. Adjacent to this are a number of attractive Halstead 4 miles Braintree – Liverpool St 60 mins raised vegetable beds and ornamental evergreen shrubs. This space is cleverly flanked by bespoke screening to offer a high degree of Braintree 8 miles Stansted approx 30 mins privacy. The grounds of the property are an absolute delight and comprise extensive areas of lawn and meadow interspersed with a Sudbury 8 miles M25 J27 approx (50 minutes). wide variety of specimen trees and shrubs which provide interest Additional information Contact details Services: Main water and private septic tank drainage. Oil Castle Hedingham (01787) 463404 fired heating to radiators. EPC rating: D Long Melford (01787) 883144 None of the services have been tested by the agent. Clare (01787) 277811 Leavenheath (01206) 263007 Local authority: Braintree District Council (01376) 552 Woolpit (01359) 245245 525. Bury St Edmunds (01284) 725525 Viewing strictly by appointment with David Burr. Newmarket (01638) 669035 NOTICE. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and DAVIDBURR.CO.UK London (020) 7390888 prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or Linton & Villages (01440) 784 346 otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract. .
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