Orchard House Gainsford End, Toppesfield, Essex, CO9 4EH Guide Price £515,000 T: 01799 668 600

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Orchard House Gainsford End, Toppesfield, Essex, CO9 4EH Guide Price £515,000 T: 01799 668 600 Orchard House Gainsford End, Toppesfield, Essex, CO9 4EH Guide Price £515,000 www.arkwrightandco.co.uk T: 01799 668 600 Well-proportioned family house with potential to extend in this wonderful position standing in a plot of just under half an acre adjoining and overlooking open fields with far reaching views Accommodation Oil fired central heating with radiators throughout, Orchard House was built in 1974, traditionally private drainage to a septic tank constructed of brick elevations under a tiled roof with UPVC double glazed windows throughout. The Large garden with expanse of lawn and orchard current owners have greatly improved the property with bonfire area at the far end including installing replacement double glazed windows, updating the kitchen and bathrooms along Wifi with County broadband, up to 10MB. with some internal alterations. There is further scope to enlarge the property with a first floor extension Council tax band F over the attached double garage subject to the necessary planning permission. With well- proportioned rooms, all the windows are of a Location generous size creating a light and airy feel to the Gainsford End is a small hamlet just 1.5 miles south house. of the nearest village of Toppesfield, which has a strong local community with its co-operatively owned general store and The Green Man public Outside house. Approximately 4 miles from Finchingfield Approached over a gravel drive there is ample and Saffron Walden is within 15 miles where there parking on the driveway with a turning area and is a wide range of everyday shops. Alternatively to access to the double garage. To one side there is an the south Braintree within 11 miles also has a district area of lawn with surrounding well planted shrub line station providing a connection service to beds. A shingle path provides access at both sides to London. For the commuter the nearest station would the rear garden where there is a full width paved be Witham (18 miles) fast train to Liverpool Street terrace which leads onto the main lawn. A path to 45 minutes. one side leads to the far end of the garden with a planted shrub border along the boundary. There are a Directions number of fruit trees in the garden and a mature Ash From Finchingfield proceed over the bridge in the Tree. In all the property comprises 0.47 of an acre. direction of Wethersfield, after approximately 1 mile turn left signposted Toppesfield. After Features approximately 2.8 miles you come to Gainsford End, Generous family accommodation extending to turn right into Mallows Lane and Orchard House 1825 square feet will be found at the end on the right hand side. Energy Performance Certificate Well-proportioned rooms throughout, with lovely views from the first floor Well fitted kitchen with range of shaker style units, built in electric oven and grill, ceramic hob, space and plumbing for dishwasher along with space for upright fridge/freezer Useful large utility/boot room, 2 cloakrooms and snug Sitting room with open fireplace and French windows to rear garden The Agent has not had sight of the title documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification of the tenure from their solicitor or surveyor. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs and floor plans are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. You are advised to contact the local authority for details of Council Tax, Business Rates etc. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. 51 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AR Tel: 01799 668 600 www.arkwrightandco.co.uk .
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