Beautiful medieval farmhouse in a rural location with acreage Godfreys Farm House, Sheepcoates Lane, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex Guide £1,300,000 Freehold Grade II listed farmhouse in a glorious setting • Steeped in history • Wealth of interesting period features • Detached barn providing garaging, workshop, home office and stables/storage • Landscaped gardens of around 1.85 acres • Video tour available Local Information About this property Tiptree: 5 miles; Maldon: 6 miles; Godfreys Farmhouse is Grade II Witham train station: 6.5 miles listed and is believed to date back (approximate journey time to to the 14th century, evident by the London Liverpool Street: 50 thick crown braces in the minutes); A12 (via Rivenhall): 7.1 medieval cross wing to the right- miles; Chelmsford: 15.1 miles; hand rear of the house. Additions Colchester: 18.8 miles; Stansted were added in the 17th century Airport: 29.3 miles. All mileages and the attractive Georgian approximate. façade added C1810. The property enjoys attractive red- The property occupies an idyllic brick elevations to the front with a country lane setting with far- red-tiled roof and three prominent reaching countryside views gables to the rear. towards the River Blackwater. Little Totham is a small village The accommodation is spacious located approximately 6 miles with many of the principal rooms from Maldon and 5 miles from orientated to enjoy the benefit of Tiptree. Little Totham is a semi- the surrounding views. The rural area which takes in the change in periods is evident as extensive common and heathland you walk through the house with of Tiptree down to the River the entrance hall located to the Blackwater. The village has a front Georgian part of the building popular pub, The Swan, and All with two identical reception rooms Saints' church. either side. The high ceilings and sash windows add a sense of The larger settlements of Witham, light and space, with each room Maldon, Colchester and offering a working fireplace, one Chelmsford have good shopping, with wood burning stove. An educational and recreational inner hall leads to the facilities. For the golf enthusiast kitchen/diner and utility room. Forrester Park Golf & Country The utility room provides access Club is nearby and Benton Hall to a discreetly positioned Golf & Country Club is located on cloakroom with the hall separating the approach into Witham. For the kitchen/diner and providing the commuter there is a frequent rear access to the garden. The train service from Witham station kitchen/diner is a wonderful light- to London Liverpool Street. By filled space with views over the road there is access on to the garden and offers a collection of A12 at Witham and Rivenhall. light-coloured units, extensive work space and appliances. great extension to the house with From the inner hall we lead to the side and rear seating areas. The oldest part of house which garden has been landscaped and provides two further reception sits to the rear of the house, rooms. Both rooms are full of thoughtfully planted with an character with delightful exposed avenue of deciduous trees with brick and timberwork. The snug the remainder neatly laid to lawn. double doors opening on to the All in around 1.85 acres. terrace provide a wonderful extension of the room. The sitting Tenure room is a truly wonderful room Freehold offering a deep former bread oven with an inset wood burning stove. Services Of particular note are the 'Witch Mains electricity and water. Markings' which have been Private drainage and oil fired burned into the lintel illustrating heating. the history of this interesting home. Directions From Witham town centre A staircase from the sitting room proceed south through the leads to the first floor with the villages of Wickham Bishops and main staircase accessed from the Great Totham. Turn into Church entrance hall. To the first floor a Road following this road until spacious landing provides access Sheepcoats Lane. Turn right onto to four bedrooms, a library and Sheepcoates Lane where the family bathroom. The principal property can be found bedroom is located to the rear of approximately 0.3 of a mile on the the house with views over the right-hand side. garden. A separating dressing room leads to an en suite bath Energy Performance and shower room. Bedroom four EPC Rating = Exempt is located above the sitting room and enjoys a split level with a Viewing vaulted ceiling and evidence of All viewings will be accompanied further 'Witch Markings'. The and are strictly by prior library is positioned to the side of arrangement through Savills the property and leads to the Chelmsford Office. family bathroom. Telephone: +44 (0) 1245 293 233. Outside The property is approached via a gated horseshoe-style drive leading to an attractive detached barn providing extensive garaging and stables/storage. To the rear of the barn is a discreetly positioned office and cloakroom facilities offering an ideal space for home working. The garden complements and provides a Godfreys Farm House, Sheepcoates Lane, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8NT Karl Manning Chelmsford +44 (0) 1245 293 233 savills savills.co.uk [email protected] Important Notice Savills, its clients and any joint agents 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 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 particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. 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