ELMS FARM Toppesfield, Halstead, Essex. Elms farm, Toppesfield, Halstead, Essex. CO9 4NB. accessed from the rear hall and has plumbing for a washing machine, a sink and a matching white suite. Elms Farm is an attractive GII listed Essex farmhouse with plastered The galleried landing is particularly welcoming with a beautiful oak elevations under a handmade clay tile roof, originally dating from frame on display and the impressive red brick chimney stack and th th th the 16 century, with later additions in the 18 and 19 centuries. has a door to a large linen cupboard. The principal bedroom is The property retains many fine period details which include diamond delightful, with views to the grounds and beyond, and extensive and ogee mullion windows, carved and moulded beams, and two close studding on display with bracing, a mullion window, and a particularly attractive bay windows to the front elevation, one of an door to an en-suite bathroom with a matching white suite, vanity oriel design with a tented roof. The property enjoys an outstanding unit and storage cupboard. There are three remaining bedrooms on location at the end of a private drive which is nearly one mile long, this floor, all of which have delightful features which include with no neighbours, and is surrounded by open farmland. This could exposed framework, mullion windows, bay window and views to be considered as a near perfect location for those seeking seclusion the grounds and beyond. These are served by a family bathroom, and tranquillity. which is of a split-level nature and has a matching white suite. The property is accessed via a glazed and four panel door which The second floor provides storage space, or an occasional opens to the entrance hall, which has close studding to the walls, bedroom, and has a window in the gable and a king post in the and two four panel doors to the reception room and roof. kitchen/breakfast room. The sitting room is essentially divided by attractive open studwork, and was once two rooms. There are two Outside delightful bay windows to the front elevation, open studwork with bracing, sine beams to the ceiling and an attractive inglenook Elms Farm has an impressive range of outbuildings situated on the fireplace with an impressive copper fire hood and brick hearth. northern side of the grounds, a good distance from the principal There is a four-panel door to the rear hall. dwelling. They could be utilised in a number of different ways and offer any purchaser a high degree of versatility, and scope for The dining room is housed in a more recent extension, and has a further development of the large party barn (STP). They are dual aspect, situated on the south and west side of the property and arranged around an attractive garden in a courtyard style, with a has full width patio doors to take advantage of this orientation. A raised terrace, which is situated to take advantage of the afternoon feature brick wall with a fireplace and woodburning stove provide a and evening sunshine, making it perfect for large scale family focal point and there are lovely views to the grounds. The entertaining. The complex, which was converted in 1988 comprises an office, which is of a generous size, which has beams to the walls kitchen/breakfast room is centrally situated, adjacent to the dining and ceilings, and a door to the aforementioned terrace. Adjacent to room, making it ideal for family entertaining. There are moulded this is a useful games room with beams to the ceilings and a beams to the ceiling, and the room is split level in nature with a large window overlooking the courtyard and south and west facing walk-in larder accessed via two pine panelled doors. It is extensively garden. fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted shaker style units which have butchers block work surfaces, and there is a large central The annexe is a completely self-contained unit and offers attractive island unit with a granite work surface. Integral appliances include a and characterful living space arranged over one level, with exposed Miele hob, Bosch oven, dishwasher and an Aga set within a tiled green oak studwork and other characterful features. It offers ideal recess. accommodation for a dependent relative. There is an attractive entrance hall with green oak studwork to the walls and ceilings, The rear hall has exposed beams to the walls and ceiling, stairs rising which accesses a cosy sitting room with fireplace and woodburning to the first floor and a panelled door to the rear lobby which has a stove. There are three bedrooms, which are served by a bathroom tiled floor and a door to the garden. The cloak/utility room is with a matching suite, which has a shower over the bath. To the western end of the property is a spacious store room. Further Location outbuildings include two former stables, which are currently utilised as a garden store, and a double car port. The peaceful village of Toppesfield has a public house, primary school, shop, post office and church. The nearby market towns of The grounds at Elms Farm are absolutely delightful and comprise Halstead and Braintree provide for more extensive needs, including formal gardens, paddock, two ponds and vegetable beds. The drive a mainline station to London Liverpool Street from the latter as winds past a natural pond to the right, which is bordered by two does Witham 15 miles and Saffron Walden which is a very pretty willow trees and well stocked with iris plants, beyond this is a drive village providing good shopping and services. providing parking, adjacent to the double car port. The front garden has a walnut tree as a focal point, along with a holly and birch tree, Access there are densely stocked herbaceous borders, box hedging and roses. Halstead 8 miles Audley End – Liverpool St 60 mins Braintree 12 miles Stansted approx 30 mins There is a walled terrace adjacent to the dining room which has a south and westerly aspect, immediately beyond is another natural Saffron Walden 12 miles M25 J27 approx 50 mins pond with a screen of trees to the west. Large expanses of lawn are Sudbury 12 miles bisected by mature shrubs and trees, with a number of well stocked herbaceous borders throughout the garden. A path leads to the Agents Notes: annexe, where there is a raised terrace which is flanked by herbaceous borders, and there are climbing roses to the wall. The party barn could readily be converted for a variety of other purposes (STP). Beyond the main garden is a large paddock which has mature hedging on all sides, far reaching views and a mixed spinney to the The annexe could readily be used as an air ‘BNB’ or a holiday let east. In all about 3.00 acres (sts). (STP). The accommodation comprises: Certain areas of the property would benefit from a degree of updating and modernising. Reception hall Two bathrooms The property owns the drive for a distance of approximately 0.8 of Sitting room Three-bedroom annexe a mile from it boundary in an easterly direction. Dining room Games room There is a public footpath that runs along part of the private drive, it then veers south east across the neighbouring farmland. Kitchen/breakfast room Home office Boot room Party barn Utility/cloak room South & west facing garden Inner hall Paddock 4/5 bedrooms Stunning location Additional information Contact details Services: Main water, electricity and private drainage. Castle Hedingham (01787) 463404 Oil fired heating to radiators. Electric heating to the annexe. Long Melford (01787) 883144 None of the services have been tested by the agent. Clare (01787) 277811 Local authority: Braintree District Council (01376) 552 525. Leavenheath (01206) 263007 Viewing strictly by appointment with David Burr. Woolpit (01359) 245245 DAVIDBURR.CO.UK Bury St Edmunds (01284) 725525 Newmarket (01638) 669035 NOTICE. 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