The Old Rectory Sible , Situation The Old Rectory stands on its own grounds in the old part of the village of Sible Hedingham. Sible Hedingham and the The Old neighbouring village of Castle Hedingham have better than average village amenities including a variety of shops. Sudbury, Rectory Braintree, and all have more extensive shopping falicilties. There are two fee paying schools in the Sible Hedingham  Essex nearby village of Gosfield and a public school at Felsted. For the commuter there are train services to London Liverpool An elegant Grade II* listed Georgian Street from a branch line at Braintree and a main line station at house in walled grounds of just over 5 , with an access point to the M11 at Bishop’s Stortford. acres with a swimming pool, tennis court Description The Old Rectory is a substantial and exceptional and cottage/annexe Georgian mansion constructed around 1714 and altered and restyled in the early 1800s. The property is listed Grade  Reception hall II* which means The Old Rectory falls within the top 6% of all  Drawing room Listed buildings in the country, whilst the Carriage House and  Dining room boundary walls are Listed as Grade II. Of red brick construction  Sitting room/library under a hipped red plain tile roof, the property displays superb  Study features of the period including an impressive front entrance  Aga kitchen/breakfast room with ionic columns and a stone canopy with dentilled cornice;  Cloakroom there is also an exceptional two storey bay with pyramidal roof  Cellar to the rear.  Magnificent master bedroom suite Internally, the property has a pleasing layout, high ceilings,  7/8 further bedrooms is naturally light and is beautifully presented throughout. The  4 further bath/shower rooms accommodation is arranged over 3 floors and there is also  Laundry room a cellar which stretches under the entirety of the property  Grade II listed carriage house garaging incorporating seven chambers.  Detached secondary kitchen On the ground floor is a grand reception hall from which all  Detached office the reception rooms radiate. There is a stone fireplace with  Cottage/annexe a marble hearth and woodburner, exposed floorboards,  Outbuildings cornicing, encased radiators and a fine turning staircase to  Heated swimming pool the first floor. Similar impressive period features continue  Tennis court throughout the house including tall sash windows, most with  Grounds their original shutters. The drawing room is exceptional and has a beautiful full height bay with central glazed doors opening ABOUT 5.2 ACRES onto stone steps leading down to the principal garden. There is a magnificent central chandelier, a marble open fireplace, display alcoves, dado rail and exposed floorboards.

The dining room, library/sitting room and study all There are beautiful curtains throughout the The grounds amount in total to about 5.2 acres (2.1 have original fireplaces too. The significant dining house, including bespoke curtain poles and fittings; hectares) with the principal formal garden lying to the rear room, which connects to the kitchen, has a large sash as with the chandeliers, they have been ideally (south) of the property. This is mainly laid to lawn with a window with a window seat and encased radiators chosen for the house. At the right price the curtains gravelled path running the length of the lawn to a brook below. There is an L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room and chandeliers can be included, but it is not to be that can be crossed at two points. There is a principal lawn with comprehensive units and marble worksurfaces, assumed they will be. with ornamental cherry trees, and beautifully stocked rose a cream Aga set in a fireplace recess, an integral Outside beds adjoin the rear bay of the house and give way to a gas cooker, Bosch dishwasher, 4-ring gas hob with loggia shaded by a mature climbing vine providing an ideal The property is approached via automated double extractor over, as well as plumbing for an American- area for alfresco dining. To the east of the principal lawn gates onto a shingled drive lined with horse chestnut style fridge/freezer. A breakfast area is set into a is a heated swimming pool which is enclosed by mature trees. The drive leads to a gravelled parking sweep delightful curved bay. Also on the ground floor is a rear conifers and beyond the pool is a hard tennis court which to the front of the house and also branches into a hall, cloakroom, closet/boot room and a ground floor also incorporates baseball nets. Interspersing the grounds gravelled inner parking courtyard. A Grade II listed shower room. are a wide variety of trees including London Plane, Horse red brick wall surrounds almost the entire grounds Chestnut, Ornamental Hazel, Yew, Lime, Maple, Scots Pine The staircase leads to a mezzanine with a small single interrupted by iron railings to the front of the house. and Weeping Willow. A small orchard incorporates Apple, bedroom/hobby room which previously provided a A detached Carriage House lies to the north east of Plum, Damson and Pear and Peach trees. bathroom. The stairs then climb to a long landing with a the house and can be accessed via the inner parking row of chandeliers. There is a central domed area with courtyard. This is divided into 2 compartments with Postcode gently rising steps to the magnificent master bedroom approx internal measurements of 35’7” x 18’0” and CO9 3NU suite. This bedroom has a partly domed ceiling, a superb 16’1” x 9’4”. A detached secondary kitchen also full height bay with 3 tall sash windows, original shutters adjoins the parking courtyard and is situated close to Services and wrought iron balconies; there is also a Georgian the side door of The Old Rectory. Beyond The Carriage Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired heating. House are potting sheds and a dog kennel. To the marble fireplace and built-in cupboards. Steps lead Directions down to the stunning en suiite bathroom/dressing room north corner of the grounds is a detached cottage that Take the A1017 into Sible Hedingham and from this road with a central roll-top bath, large shower-cubicle, stylish has previously generated a good rental income and take the turning into Rectory Road by The Sugar Loaves wash basin on a wash stand, 3 sash windows and a row would also provide excellent staff accommodation. pub. After about 0.3 miles the driveway to The Old Rectory of built-in mahogany lined-wardrobes. This bathroom is The bungalow is set within an expanse of lawn can be found on the left hand side just before a right hand newly fitted as are the 2 additional bath/shower rooms and comprises a garden/dining room, sitting room, bend that leads up to St Peters Church. on the first floor. There are 3 further first floor bedrooms, fitted kitchen, utility, 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and all with fitted wardrobes; in addition there is a laundry cloakroom. Further outbuildings include a detached Viewing office (former swimming pool changing rooms) and a room, a rear landing and secondary staircase. Strictly by prior appointment with Savills. Georgian summerhouse approached by stone steps The second floor has a flexible layout and flanked by columns. and could be utilised as staff or annexe accommodation (the installation of a kitchen would make this floor self-contained). It currently provides useful guest accommodation with a central landing, 4 charming bedrooms, attic store/further bedroom and a shower room. The Old Rectory, Rectory Road, Sible Hedingham Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House = 8,688 sq ft / 807 sq m Cottage = 1,067 sq ft / 99 sq m The Old Rectory, Rectory Road, Sible HedinghamE S The The Old OldTotal Rectory, Rectory, = 9,755 Rectory Rectorysq ft / 906 Road, Road, sq m Sible Sible Hedingham Hedingham ApproximateApproximate Gross Gross Internal Internal Area AreaApproximate Gross Internal Area Floorplans Main House = 8,688 sq ft / 807 sq m Main House = 8,688 sq ft / 807Balcony sq m Main House gross internal area = 8,688 sq ft / 807 sq m Main House = 8,688 sq ft / 807 sq m Balcony Balcony Cottage = 1,067 sq ft / 99 sq m N CottageCottage = = 1,067 1,067 sq sqBalcony ft ft / /99 99 sq sq m m Balcony EW E S Cottage gross internal area = 1,067 sq ft / 99 sq m E SS TotalTotal = = 9,755 9,755 sq sq ft ft / /906 906 sq sq m m Total = 9,755 sq ft / 906 sq m Total gross internal area = 9,755 sq ft / 906 sq m Balcony BalconyBalcony For identification purpose only. Balcony Balcony N Drawing Room Balcony Balcony BalconyBalcony BalconyBalcony Balcony NN W 9.05 x 6.37 Bathroom/ Balcony BalconyBalcony WW 29'8" x 20'11" Dressing Room Bedroom 1 (Maximum) 8.83 x 6.30 F/P F/P Bedroom 3 29'0" x 20'8" F/P Library (Maximum) 5.10 x 5.07 4.74 x 4.60 F/P 16'9" x 16'8" Dining Room 15'7" x 15'1" 7.18 x 4.90 Drawing Room 23'7" x 16'1" DrawingDrawing Room Room 9.05 x 6.37 Bathroom/ F/P Bathroom/ Dressing Room 9.059.05 x 6.37x 6.37 A/C 29'8" x 20'11" Bathroom/ Bedroom 1 29'8" x 20'11" (Maximum) DressingDressing Room Room 8.83 x 6.30 F/P 29'8" x 20'11" F/P BedroomBedroom 1 1 (Maximum)(Maximum) 8.83 x 6.30 F/P 29'0" x 20'8" Bedroom 3 F/P Library 8.83 x 6.30 F/P Bedroom 3 5.10 x 5.07 F/P Breakfast F/P 3.55 x 2.84 29'0"29'0" x 20'8"x 20'8" Bedroom 3 (Maximum) Area LibraryLibrary 11'8" x 9'4" 4.74 x 4.60 F/P 5.105.10 x 5.07x 5.07 F/PF/P 16'9" x 16'8" 15'7" x 15'1" (Maximum)(Maximum) 4.744.74Dining x 4.60x 4.60 RoomF/PF/P 16'9"16'9" x 16'8"x 16'8" 15'7" x 15'1" DiningDining Room Room 15'7"7.18 x 15'1" x 4.90 23'7" x 16'1" 7.187.18 x 4.90x 4.90 F/P 23'7" x 16'1" F/P 23'7" x 16'1" A/C F/P Reception Hall A/CA/C 7.71 x 6.83 6.74 x 5.48 Laundry 25'4" x 22'5" 22'1" x 18'0" Breakfast 3.93 x 2.05 3.55 x 2.84 F/P Bedroom 2 Bedroom 4 BreakfastBreakfast Area Study 12'11" x 6'9" 3.55 x 2.84 11'8" x 9'4" 3.55 x 2.84 6.84 x 3.97 5.33 x 3.26 AreaArea 4.86 x 3.07 11'8"11'8" x 9'4"x 9'4" Kitchen 15'11" x 10'1" 22'5" x 13'0" 17'6" x 10'8"

Reception The HallOld Rectory, Rectory Road, Sible Hedingham 6.74 x 5.48 Laundry ReceptionReception Hall Hall 7.71 x 6.83 Approximate Gross Internal Area 25'4" x 22'5" 22'1" x 18'0" 3.93 x 2.05 7.717.71 x 6.83x 6.83 6.746.74 x 5.48x 5.48 MainLaundryLaundry HouseF/P = 8,688Study sq ft / 807 sq m Hobbies RoomBedroom 2 Bedroom 4 22'1" x 18'0" 3.93 x 2.05 12'11" x 6'9" 3.29 x 1.89 25'4"25'4" x 22'5"x 22'5" 22'1" x 18'0" F/P 3.93 x 2.05 4.86 x 3.07 Bedroom 4 6.84 x 3.97 5.33 x 3.26 Ground Floor F/P StudyStudy 12'11"First12'11"Cottage x 6'9"x 6'9"Floor = 1,067 sq ft / 99 sq m BedroomBedroom 2 2 Bedroom10'10" 4 x 6'2" 17'6" x 10'8" Kitchen 15'11" x 10'1" 6.84 x 3.97 E 5.33 x 3.26S 22'5" x 13'0" 4.864.86 x 3.07x 3.07 Total = 9,755 sq ft / 906 sq m 6.84 x 3.97 5.33 x 3.26 KitchenKitchen 15'11"15'11" x 10'1"x 10'1" 22'5"22'5" x 13'0"x 13'0" 17'6"17'6" x 10'8"x 10'8"

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Balcony Balcony N Balcony Balcony W Hobbies Room 3.29 x 1.89 Ground Floor First Floor HobbiesHobbies Room Room 10'10" x 6'2" Ground FloorFuel store First Floor 3.293.29 x 1.89x 1.89 Ground 4.99Floor x 2.49 First Floor 10'10"10'10" x 6'2"x 6'2" Cellar 16'4" x 8'2" 4.96 x 4.49 Drawing Room (Maximum) 9.05 x 6.37 Bathroom/ 16'3" x 14'9" 29'8" x 20'11" Dressing Room Bedroom 1 (Maximum) Bedroom 6 8.83 x 6.30 F/P F/P Bedroom 5 Bedroom 3 29'0" x 20'8" F/P Library 4.21 x 4.11 (Maximum) 5.26 x 4.34 5.10 x 5.07 4.74 x 4.60 F/P 13'10" x 13'6" 16'9" x 16'8" Dining Room 15'7" x 15'1" 17'3" x 14'3" 7.18 x 4.90 23'7" x 16'1" Fuel store F/P 4.99 x 2.49 A/C Cellar FuelFuel store store 16'4" x 8'2" 9.34 x 2.68 4.99 x 2.49 4.96 x 4.49 4.99 x 2.49 Breakfast Cellar (Maximum) 3.55 x 2.84 30'8" x 8'10" 16'4" x 8'2" Area Cellar 11'8" x 9'4"16'3" x 14'9" 16'4" x 8'2" 4.96 x 4.49 Bedroom 6 (Maximum) (Maximum) 4.96 x 4.49 Bedroom 1 BedroomBedroom 5 2 Sitting Room (Maximum) 16'3" x 14'9" 4.21 x 4.11 5.26 x 4.34 16'3" x 14'9" Bedroom 6 4.29 x 3.62 3.60 x 3.33 4.67 x 3.60 Dining Room Bedroom 6 13'10"BedroomBedroom x 13'6" 5 5 17'3" x 14'3" 4.33 x 2.61 Reception Hall 4.214.21 x 4.11x 4.11 5.26 x 4.34 14'1" x 11'11" 11'10" x 10'11" 15'4" x 11'10" 7.71 x 6.83 6.74 x 5.48 Laundry 5.26 x 4.34 14'2" x 8'7" 25'4" x 22'5" 22'1" x 18'0" 13'10"13'10"3.93 x 13'6" x 2.0513'6" 17'3" x 14'3" F/P Study 12'11" x 6'9" Bedroom 2 Bedroom17'3" x4 14'3" F/P 4.86 x 3.07 6.84 x 3.97 5.33 x 3.26 Store 9.34Kitchen x 2.68 15'11" x 10'1" 22'5" x 13'0" 17'6" x 10'8" Boiler Room 5.11 x 3.20 30'8" x 8'10" Attic Room Bedroom 8 3.82 x 3.45 Store 9.349.34 x 2.68x4.11 2.68 x 3.69 16'9" x 10'6" (Maximum) 4.56 x 3.52 Bedroom 7 F/P 5.69 x 2.83 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Sitting Room 30'8" x 8'10" 12'6" x 11'4" 3.82 x 2.70 6.74 x 2.96 Bedroom 3 Kitchen Dining Room 30'8"13'6" x 8'10" x 12'1" 15'0" x 11'7" 18'8" x 9'3" Hobbies Room 4.29 x 3.62 3.60 x 3.33 4.67 x 3.60 (Maximum) 12'6" x 8'10" 22'1" x 9'9" 3.29 x 1.89 2.86 x 2.71 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 4.672 x 2.70 Sitting Room 14'1" x 11'11" 11'10" x 10'11" 15'4" x 11'10" 4.33 x 2.61 (Maximum) Ground Floor (Maximum) First Floor (Maximum) 10'10" x 6'2" Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Sitting Room 9'5" x 8'11" 4.294.29 x 3.62x 3.62 3.603.60 x 3.33x 15'4"3.33 x 8'10" 4.674.67 x 3.60x 3.60 DiningDining Room Room 14'2" x 8'7" 14'1"14'1" x 11'11"x 11'11" 11'10"11'10"Boiler x 10'11"x 10'11" 15'4"15'4" x 11'10"x 11'10" 4.334.33 x 2.61x 2.61 F/P Store 14'2"14'2" x 8'7"x 8'7" 5.11 x 3.20 F/PF/P Boiler Room 3.82 x 3.45 Attic Room Bedroom 8 Utility StoreStore 16'9" x 10'6" Store Bedroom 7 üüüF/P 5.69 x 2.83 2.60 x 2.03 Fuel store 4.11 x 3.69 12'6" x 11'4" 4.56 x 3.52 Kitchen 5.11 x 3.20 4.99 x 2.49 3.82 x 2.70 6.74 x 2.96 8'6" x 6'8"Bedroom 3 Cellar Boiler Room 5.11 x 3.20 13'6" x 12'1" CellarSecond FloorAttic Room 15'0"BedroomBedroom x 11'7" 8 8 18'8" x 9'3" Boiler Room 3.823.82 x 3.45x 3.45 16'4" x 8'2" Attic Room 4.67 x 2.70 16'9" x 10'6" Store 4.96 x 4.49 12'6" x 8'10"Bedroom 7 F/P 22'1" x 9'9" 2.86 x 2.71 4.11 x 3.69 16'9" x 10'6"(Maximum) Store 4.56 x 3.52 Bedroom 7 F/P (Maximum)5.695.69 x 2.83x 2.83 (Maximum) 4.11 x 3.69 12'6"12'6" x 11'4"x 11'4" 3.82 x 2.70 16'3" x 14'9" 4.56 x 3.52 Kitchen 9'5" x 8'11" 15'4" x 8'10" 3.82 x 2.70 Bedroom 6 6.746.74 x 2.96x 2.96 Bedroom 5 18'8" x 9'3" BedroomBedroom 3 3 Kitchen 13'6"13'6" x 12'1"x 12'1" 15'0"15'0" x 11'7"x 11'7" 18'8" x 9'3" Boiler 12'6"12'6" x 8'10"x 8'10" 4.21 x 4.11 22'1"22'1" x 9'9"x 9'9" 5.26 x 4.34 2.862.86 x 2.71x 2.71 4.674.67 x 2.70x 2.70 (Maximum)(Maximum)13'10" x 13'6" 17'3" x 14'3" (Maximum)(Maximum) 9'5"9'5" x 8'11"x 8'11" 15'4"15'4" x 8'10"x 8'10" Boiler Boiler Utility 9.34 x 2.68 30'8" x 8'10" üüü 2.60 x 2.03 (Maximum) Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Sitting Room 8'6" x 6'8" Cellar Second Floor4.29 x 3.62 3.60 x 3.33 4.67 x 3.60 Dining Room UtilityUtility 14'1" x 11'11" 11'10" x 10'11" 15'4" x 11'10" 4.33 x 2.61 2.60 x 2.03 FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE üüü14'2"üüü x 8'7" 2.60 x 2.03 CellarCellar SecondSecond Floor Floor F/P 8'6"8'6" x 6'8"x 6'8" Store Boiler Room 5.11 x 3.20 Attic Room Bedroom 8 The position3.82 x 3.45 & size ofStore doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. 4.11 x 3.69 16'9" x 10'6" 4.56 x 3.52 Bedroom 7 F/P 5.69 x 2.83 12'6" x 11'4" 3.82 x 2.70 Kitchen 13'6" x 12'1" 15'0" x 11'7" 6.74 x 2.96 18'8" x 9'3" Bedroom 3 12'6" x 8'10" 4.67 x 2.70 (Maximum) 22'1" x 9'9" (Maximum) 2.86 x 2.71 9'5" x 8'11" 15'4" x 8'10"

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