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OAK HOUSE, Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, Essex OAK HOUSE, Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, Essex. Oak House, Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, Essex, work tops. Glazed French doors access a spacious bedroom CO9 4EX. which has views to the rear garden, and can also be accessed from the rear hall. There is a shower room fitted with a Oak House is a Grade II listed historically important property, matching white suite, which is tiled to dado height. dating from the mid-16th century, in a central location within easy reach of the wide range of amenities in the village. The The first floor is equally charming with the stairs rising to an property displays a multitude of fine original details which impressive split-level landing which has wide oak floor include wide oak and elm floorboards, ovlo mullion windows, boards, an exposed red brick chimney breast, mullion 17th century panelling, open fireplaces and an impressive close window and part vaulted ceiling. The principal suite is studded oak frame, which is on display throughout a number delightful and has elm floorboards, two lead casement of the rooms. In addition, the property offers exceptionally windows, close oak studwork, a range of built-in wardrobes versatile family accommodation and benefits from an integral and a gothic arch feature at the window. The en-suite has a ground floor annexe. large walk-in shower, vanity unit with a rectangular sink and a tiled floor. The reception hall is entered via a four-panel glazed door, has stairs rising to the first floor, elm floorboards, oak panelling, The second bedroom is delightful and has oak panelling to two eight panel doors accessing the principal reception rooms one wall, two mullion windows, an attractive stone fireplace and a gothic arch to the kitchen. The drawing room is a and attractive bracing and studwork. There are two further particularly impressive room, displaying close studding, two bedrooms, one of which has a beautiful oak frame with mullion windows, leaded casement windows, oak flooring and complex bracing on display, oak floor boards and a pedestal an impressive fireplace with an arched lintel. The dining room wash basin, the other also displays an attractive oak frame is equally impressive, with a dual aspect overlooking the and has a pedestal wash basin. These three bedrooms are gardens via leaded casement windows, a brick floor, an open served by a spacious fully tiled bath/shower room which has mullion window to the kitchen, close studding and an a free-standing roll top bath, shower cubicle and matching attractive open fire with a carved bressummer beam and inset white suite. log burner. Outside The kitchen is situated on the west elevation of the property The property is approached via a drive which is flanked by and has views to a pretty front garden via a bay window seat. mature and neatly clipped yew hedging which provides a high It is fitted with a range of handmade painted units with degree of privacy. The drive provides ample parking and granite surfaces, has travertine tiled flooring, integral leads to a car port, and older single garage. There is a large appliances include a dishwasher, Rayburn cooking range yew tree which provides a focal point, adjacent to which are within an attractive tiled recess, utility and pantry cupboard. a number of well stocked herbaceous borders. The property Rear lobby with tiled floor accesses the front garden, and gives is flanked by lawns, which are interspersed with a variety of access to the annexe. shrubs and trees which provide year-round interest and The annexe has a separate access at the rear making it colour. completely self-contained, and offers ideal space for a A pretty front garden has a south facing terrace, flanked by a relative or for a paying guest. There is a spacious lawn and a brick path from the house, and is ideal for al- reception room with attractive oak studwork, adjacent to fresco entertaining. The rear gardens are distinctly which is a kitchenette, with floor mounted units with oak segregated by brick paths between large areas of lawn, and Location there are a number of specimen trees to include cherry, apple Great Yeldham is a popular village with a wide range of and beech. A bridge over the stream adds further interest. amenities including shops, post office, doctors, vets, There is a useful log store and further storage building. restaurants, public houses, primary school and the church of St Andrew. The accommodation comprises: The nearby market towns of Sudbury and Braintree provide Reception hall 5 Bedrooms for more extensive needs including rail services, as does Witham 17 miles, Kelvedon 18 miles and Saffron Walden 18 Drawing room En-suite miles. Cambridge 27 miles, Colchester 20 miles and Chelmsford 24 miles provide extensive facilities and services. Dining room Family bath/shower room Kitchen Integral annexe Sitting room Mature gardens Shower room Extensive parking Basement River frontage Split level landing Village location Access Halstead 5 miles Braintree – Liverpool St 60 mins Sudbury 8 miles Stansted approx 30 mins Braintree 9 miles Cambridge 27 miles Additional information Contact details NOTICE. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure Services: Main water, electricity and drainage. Castle Hedingham (01787) 463404 the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees Oil fired heating to radiators. Long Melford (01787) 883144 are advised to seek their own professional advice as None of the services have been tested by the agent. Clare (01787) 277811 well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty Leavenheath (01206) 263007 Local authority: Braintree District Council (01376) 552 525. whatever is made in relation to this property by David Viewing strictly by appointment with David Burr. Woolpit (01359) 245245 Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract. DAVIDBURR.CO.UK Bury St Edmunds (01284) 725525 Newmarket (01638) 669035 London (020) 7390888 Linton & Villages (01440) 784 346 .
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