The Dower House Castle Hedingham, The Dower House

Castle Hedingham, Essex

A Grade II listed 15th century house with beautiful gardens and views over the village

• 5 bedrooms • Utility room • 2 bathrooms • Cloakroom • Shower room • Cellar • 2 studies • Part could be used as a • Drawing room self-contained annexe • Dining room • Off-street parking • Play/games room • Beautiful terraced gardens • Reception hall • Former coach house • Kitchen/breakfast room incorporating a garage

In all about 0.8 Acres

Sible Hedingham 1 mile 4.5 miles Gosfield 5 miles Sudbury 7 miles Braintree 10 miles (Liverpool Street from 58 minutes) Witham 16 miles (Liverpool Street from 44 minutes) Stansted Airport 23 miles Situation The Dower House is situated in one of the highest points (apart from the castle) in Castle Hedingham and has views over the village, the focal point being the church. It is located on the north-eastern edge of the village and on the opposite side of the road are the grounds of Hedingham Castle. The villages of Castle and between them have village amenities, including a variety of shops and there is a wider selection of shops in Halstead, Sudbury and Braintree. For the commuter there are train services from Braintree or Witham and there is access along the A120 to the M11 at junction 8 and Stansted Airport.

Description The Dower House is listed as being of Architectural or Historical Interest Grade II and is believed to date from the 15th century with later alterations and additions. Constructed of timber frame under a tiled roof, the house provides good accommodation. Of particular note on the ground floor are the drawing room, which has a large bay window framing the view over the village down to the garden, the dining room and the modern kitchen/breakfast room, which has French doors opening out onto the terrace. On the first floor are five bedrooms, the majority facing south over the gardens, two bathrooms and a shower room. Part of the property could be used as a self-contained annexe (with independent boiler), which has interconnecting doors with the main house and has a separate access, and therefore can be incorporated into the house or used as an annexe. Part of the first floor accommodation could be incorporated into the self-contained annexe and has a separate staircase.

Outside To the side of the house is a parking area with gates opening into the rear garden with a brick coach house (incorporating a garage) and storage area to the side. The beautiful south-facing enclosed gardens are terraced on three levels, with steps down from the terrace adjoining the house. Laid to lawn with gravel paths around the perimeter steps lead from terrace to terrace, with an abundance of flowers, herbaceous borders, shrubs and a wide variety of trees. Directions General information Floorplans From Braintree take the A131 signposted to Halstead. Proceed Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Main House gross internal area = 3,985 sq ft / 370 sq m 3.89 x 3.82 towards Halstead, turning left at High Garrett onto the A1017. Postcode CO9 3DG Coach House gross internal area = 227 sq ft / 21 sq m 12'9" x 12'6" Proceed through Gosfield towards Sible Hedingham and turn Note The AGA, woodburnerStorage and kitchen cupboard are Total gross internal area = 4,212 sq ft / 391 sq m right to Castle Hedingham. Proceed through the village and at excluded from the sale. For identification purpose only. Not to scale. the top of the main street turn sharp left into Bayley Street. The property will be seen on the left-hand side. Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Garage Savills. 3.63 x 2.90 11'11" x 9'6" Cellar 3.89 x 3.82 12'9" x 12'6" Coach House Storage F/P

Study Breakfast Room Garage Attic 3.89 x 3.82 Kitchen 4.28 x 4.13 3.63 x 2.90 Room 12'9" x 12'6" Drawing Room 5.28 x 4.33 5.09 x 3.40 14'1" x 13'7" Bedroom 1 11'11" x 9'6" 16'8" x 11'2" Bedroom 3 5.79 x 3.97 17'4" xCellar 14'2" 4.86 x 3.98 4.64 x 3.45 19'0" x 13'0" Storage15'11" x 13'1" Coach House 15'3" x 11'4" F/P F/P Utility Study Attic Kitchen Breakfast Room 4.28 x 4.13 Garage 5.09 x 3.40 Room Drawing Room 5.28 x 4.33 14'1" x 13'7" Bedroom 1 Bedroom 3 5.79 x 3.97 16'8" x 11'2" 3.63 x 2.90 17'4" x 14'2" 4.86 x 11'11"3.98 x 9'6" 4.64 x 3.45 19'0" x 13'0" 15'11" x 13'1" 15'3" x 11'4" Cellar Hall F/P 4.98 x 3.34 Dining Room Utility 16'4" x 10'11" 5.04 x 4.40 Coach House Study F/P 16'6" x 14'5" Play Room Bedroom 2 F/P Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 3.63 x 3.57 4.14 x 3.65 5.49 x 3.65 4.13 x 3.24 11'11" x 11'9" Hall 13'7" x 12'0" 18'0" x 12'0" 4.29 x 3.03 4.98 x 3.34 Dining Room 14'1" x 9'11" 13'7" x 10'8" 3.89 x 3.82 Study Attic 12'9" x 12'6" Breakfast Room 16'4" x 10'11" 5.04 x 4.40 Kitchen Study 4.28 x 4.13 16'6" x 14'5" Play Room Bedroom 2 Room Drawing Room 5.09 x 3.40 F/P Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 5.28 x 4.33Storage 3.63 x 3.5714'1" x 13'7" Bedroom 1 4.14 x 3.65 5.49Bedroom x 3.65 3 4.13 x 3.24 5.79 x 3.97 16'8" x 11'2" 11'11" x 11'9" 13'7" x 12'0" 18'0" x 12'0" 4.29 x 3.03 17'4" x 14'2" 4.86 x 3.98 4.64 x 3.45 14'1" x 9'11" 13'7" x 10'8" 19'0" x 13'0" Ground Floor 15'11" x 13'1" 15'3" xFirst 11'4" Floor F/P Ground Floor First Floor Garage Utility 3.63 x 2.90 11'11" x 9'6" FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE Cellar The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. The position & size of doors, windows, appliancesDenotes and other restricted features are head approximate height only. Hall Denotes restricted head height 4.98Coach x 3.34 House Dining Room © ehouse.© ehouse. Unauthorised Unauthorised reproduction reproduction prohibited. Draw prohibited.ing ref. dig/8332497/CPP Drawing ref. dig/8332497/CPP 16'4" x 10'11" 5.04 x 4.40 F/P 16'6" x 14'5" Study F/P Play Room Bedroom 2 Bedroom 5 3.63 x 3.57 4.14 x 3.65 5.49 x 3.65 Bedroom 4 Study 4.29 x 3.03 4.13 x 3.24 Breakfast Room 11'11" x 11'9" Attic 13'7" x 12'0" 18'0" x 12'0" Kitchen 4.28 x 4.13 Room 14'1" x 9'11" 13'7" x 10'8" Drawing Room 5.28 x 4.33 5.09 x 3.40 14'1" x 13'7" Bedroom 1 16'8" x 11'2" Bedroom 3 5.79 x 3.97 17'4" x 14'2" 4.86 x 3.98 4.64 x 3.45 19'0" x 13'0" 15'11" x 13'1" Savills15'3" xChelmsford 11'4" Important Notice F/P Ground Floor @savills.com Savills, their clients and anyFirst joint agents Floor give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either Utility on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these 01245 293233 particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. FOR ILLUSTRATIVE2. Any areas, PURPOSES measurements or ONLY distances - areNOT approximate. TO SCALE The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills Hall savills.co.ukThe position & size of doors, havewindows, not tested appliances any services, equipment and other or facilities. features Purchasers are approximate must satisfy themselves only. by inspection or otherwise. JCK/2018-03-21 4.98 x 3.34 Dining Room Denotes restricted head height 16'4" x 10'11" 5.04 x 4.40 © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8332497/CPP Study 16'6" x 14'5" Play Room Bedroom 2 F/P Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 3.63 x 3.57 4.14 x 3.65 5.49 x 3.65 4.13 x 3.24 11'11" x 11'9" 13'7" x 12'0" 18'0" x 12'0" 4.29 x 3.03 14'1" x 9'11" 13'7" x 10'8"

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FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8332497/CPP