High House, 2 St. James Street, Castle Hedingham, Halstead
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High House, 2 St. James Street, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3EJ £600,000 A fantastic opportunity has arisen to acquire a rare to market five bedroom, three reception room property full of character with a south facing garden in the sought after location of Castle Hedingham. THE PROPERTY High House is a Grade II listed property, situated in a prominent position in the centre of the historic village of Castle Hedingham. Located on St James Street, surrounded by the village's many amenities, with views towards the Norman church and the medieval Hedingham Castle. The façade is thought to be 17th/18th Century with parts of the house dating back to the 14th century. Set over three floors, the house is extremely well presented and spacious, comprising five generous bedrooms, two bright and well- appointed drawing rooms, with a delightful dining room leading off the kitchen/diner. The property is full of character and period features such as inglenook fireplaces; beautifully preserved beams throughout; original oak panelling, with a Chapel believed to date back to Jacobean times, complete with religious inscription. The rear of the property is accessed via double gates under the former cartlodge, which provides excellent storage space, before leading through to a well-established south facing garden. The garden is enclosed and partially walled, with mature flower and shrub borders, fruit trees and a welcoming sun terrace. Viewing of this impressive and characterful home is highly recommended. LOCATION Castle Hedingham, named after its famous Norman Keep, is a very pretty village containing a wealth of fine period houses. Amenities include a village shop, post office, St Nicholas parish church, two pubs, tea-room, restaurant, tennis courts, doctors surgery, a cricket field and playing fields. The nearby market towns of Halstead, Sudbury and Braintree provide for more extensive needs including a commuter line from Sudbury. Witham and Kelvedon both fifteen miles and Braintree all provide rail links to London Liverpool Street. SERVICES Mains Gas Mains Electricity Mains Water Mains Drainage LOCAL AUTHORITY Braintree District Council 65 North Hill, Colchester, www.fineandcountry.com Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential Essex, CO1 1PX 01206 878155 buyers/tenants are advised to recheck the measurements [email protected] m .