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THE OLD RECTORY, North End Road, Little Yeldham, Halstead, Essex The Old Rectory, North End Road, Little Yeldham, Beyond the kitchen/breakfast room is a lobby with a second Halstead, Essex, CO9 4LE staircase rising to the first floor, beyond which is a scullery which houses a dishwasher, second oven and has a charming stone sink The Old Rectory is a particularly impressive property believed to set upon piers. th have 16 Century origins and displays many fine period features throughout. The house was extensively remodelled in the ‘Arts & The scullery provides storage by way of a laundry and larder Crafts’ period and this is clearly evident upon any visit and there are cupboard and directly accesses a lavishly appointed cloak/shower many fine features associated with this era. room which is mirrored to one wall and has a stone lined shower cubicle. Twin doors lead to an entrance vestibule which has a decoratively The principal staircase that rises from the reception hall has oak tiled floor and stained glass window to one side. Beyond this is a large panelled door leading to the impressive reception hall which balustrades and newell posts and access the beautiful galleried has flagstone flooring, exposed ceiling timbers and a delightful landing which has an impressive oak frame on display with a recessed fireplace with oak surround and inset wood burning stove. panelled section of wattle and daub and a delightful gothic arch A concealed door gives way to a cloakroom and a solid oak staircase leaded window which gives views to the rear garden. There is an rises to the first floor. There are some clever detailed finishes which impressive landing which runs the entire length of the building and include a folding bookcase which gives access to the library/study. gives access to all the bedrooms and bathrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a part vaulted ceiling, exposed floorboards All the principal reception rooms are accessed via the impressive and a glass fronted wardrobe. A panelled door accesses a lavishly reception hall which runs the full length of the building and the appointed bath/shower room. This comprises a free standing roll library/study is entered via concealed swinging double bookcases. top bath, impressive pedestal wash hand basin, oversized shower This is a beautifully proportioned room which has a bay window with cubicle and matching white suite. This room is panelled to dado a glass door leading to the formal front gardens and a second height and has exposed floorboards. It can also be accessed window giving views to the grounds. There is a large brick fireplace directly from the landing. with arched lintel and stone hearth with inset wood burner. The room has shutters on all the windows and bespoke bookcases and There are three further bedrooms, two of which are situated in the cupboards to all the walls and attractive oak timbers to the ceiling. original part of the building. One of these has a fully vaulted ceiling The drawing room is directly adjacent to the library/study and shares with a magnificent oak frame on display and is further the same beautiful proportions and has a large inglenook fireplace complemented by wide oak floorboards and an impressive red with oak lintel above and inset wood burning stove and is flanked by brick chimney breast. The rooms take in views to the formal front a ledge and board door to a cupboard. This room benefits from a gardens and can also access the adjacent bedroom by a ledge and near fully glazed elevation to the front formal gardens and has board door. The second bedroom is a particularly delightful room French doors to the former with shutters. It also affords direct which is currently used as a study and this has exposed oak access to the dining room via concertina doors which is a more floorboards, shuttered windows and an attractive red brick formal space, both these rooms benefit from solid oak floors and the fireplace with stone hearth. The fourth bedroom is housed in the dining room also has a window to the front formal garden. original part of the building and as such benefits from the beautiful oak frame and floorboards. There is an impressive family The kitchen/breakfast room can be accessed from the end of the bath/shower room which can be directly accessed from the second reception hall and is extensively fitted with bespoke solid oak units, bedroom. This is a beautifully appointed room with original delft granite work surfaces, fully tiled walls and an inset green Aga with tiles to the wall, a bespoke his and hers wash hand basin unit with large copper extractor hood above and this is flanked by an ‘AEG’ marble surfaces and splashbacks adjacent to which is a large hob. Further integral appliances include an ‘AEG’ oven, microwave shower cubicle with copper cladding. The room is further and twin stainless steel sinks. This is a charming room with a brick complemented by the free standing roll top bath and matching pamment floor and is extensively glazed with arched topped suite which includes a bidet. windows to the aforementioned courtyard which can be accessed via French doors making it ideal for family entertaining. A four It would be fair to say that The Old Rectory is an outstanding panelled door gives access to a fully shelved pantry which shares the property displaying beautifully kept period features throughout same brick flooring. which blend seamlessly with more modern finishes. personal door to the rear giving access for maintenance. Adjacent The Old Rectory is approached via a gravelled and pavioured drive to this is a smaller log store. The remainder of this outbuilding which is flanked by expanses of lawn and clipped yew hedge. A pair comprises a studio/office which is equipped with power and light of automated oak gates with a pedestrian gate to the side access the and this has a vaulted ceiling with Velux roof lights. It could be extensive drive which provides parking for numerous vehicles and in used for a variety of purposes and leads directly to a wash room turn leads to the detached double cart lodge/studio building. The with shower cubicle and w.c. and double bowl enamel wash hand drive is of a circular shape with brick edges beyond. The front basin set within a unit. Further versatility is added by way of a garden is largely screened with yew hedge and has a variety of secure storage room which can be accessed from the wash room. mature trees which provide focal points which include beech, yew and ash. The front gardens are walled on their North and Easterly It would be fair to say that the grounds at The Old Rectory are aspect and there is an extensively stocked central border which absolutely magnificent and complement the property to its very provides a focal point which has a steel arch topped pergola which is best advantage. In all about 1.5 acres. covered by an attractive climbing rose and beneath a circular brick seating area. The immaculately presented accommodation comprises: The remains of this rectangular border are densely stocked with a Entrance vestibule Family bathroom variety of perennials and shrubs which include roses, lupins and neatly clipped box hedging. Immediately to the front elevation of Reception hall Family shower room the property is a further manicured border which is stocked with a Drawing room Detached outbuilding wide variety of plants providing year round interest and colour. There are two impressive rambling roses to the front and French Dining room Double cartlodge doors lead directly from the dining room to the aforementioned Library/study Ample parking pergola. Kitchen/breakfast room Magnificent grounds The rear gardens are an absolute delight which are distinctly segregated into formal and informal areas. Immediately to the rear Pantry& Scullery Rural location of the property, and accessed via French doors from the reception Shower room No onward chain hall is an attractive seating area which is flanked by neatly clipped regularly arranged box hedging with further box topiary. Beyond 4 Bedrooms In all aboout 1.5 acres sts this are brick steps which lead to an extensive formal lawn which is screened to the rear by mature mixed hedging and interspersed with a variety of densely stocked herbaceous borders. There is a delightful walled courtyard which can be accessed via French doors Location from the kitchen/breakfast room which provides a perfect family Little Yeldham is a peaceful hamlet surrounded by farmland. The entertaining space and this has climbing roses, clipped box hedging nearby village of Great Yeldham offers shops, post office, pubs, and directly accesses the attractive detached laundry house which doctors surgery and vets for everyday needs with a village primary has red brick elevations under a tiled roof. The laundry house is school and parish church. Additional facilities can be found in the equipped with butler sink, floor units, linen cupboard, ceiling drying market towns of Sudbury which has a commuter line, Halstead and racks and laundry white goods. Beyond the formal gardens and to its Braintree which has a mainline station to London Liverpool Street. side is a gravel path with further borders stocked with euphorbia and iris and a wooden trellis arch leads to further expanses of lawn where there is a raised terrace, summerhouse and stable block which is equipped with power and light. Beyond the stable block is a Access delightful area of woodland which has been left to allow a haven for wildlife, within which is a natural pond. Halstead 5 miles Braintree – Liverpool Street 60 mins There is an impressive detached outbuilding which comprises a Sudbury 6 miles Cambridge 28 miles double bay cart lodge with log store to the side and there is a Braintree 10 miles Stansted approx.

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