LINSLEY COTTAGE, Dynes Hall Road, Great Maplestead, Halstead, Essex

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1 LINSLEY COTTAGE, Dynes Hall Road, Great Maplestead, Halstead, Essex

Linsley Cottage, Dynes Hall Road, Great Maplestead, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2QS Linsley Cottage is a substantial detached period property situated in an elevated position on the periphery of this highly

The property affords accommodation of exceptional versatility and flexibility making it ideally suited to modern day family life.

The property offers characterful features throughout with the principal reception room benefiting from an impressive inglenook fireplace with oak lintel above and wood burning stove set upon a raised

There are three further reception rooms, one of which is the snug accessed directly from the entrance lobby and appreciates the fantastic views and has an attractive Victorian fireplace with inset

3 Linsley Cottage, Dynes Hall Road, Great Maplestead, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2QS Linsley Cottage is a substantial detached period property situated in an elevated position on the periphery of this highly regarded North Essex village enjoying absolutely stunning, sweeping views over rolling countryside toward the Colne Valley. The property affords accommodation of exceptional versatility and flexibility making it ideally suited to modern day family life. An attractive front door with gothic leaded window gives access to the entrance lobby with herringbone brick floor and exposed studwork. The property offers characterful features throughout with the principal reception room benefiting from an impressive inglenook fireplace with oak lintel above and wood burning stove set upon a raised brick hearth. The room is enhanced by exposed ceiling timbers and has a corner cupboard and door giving access to the stairs rising to the master suite. There are three further reception rooms, one of which is the snug accessed directly from the entrance lobby and appreciates the fantastic views and has an attractive Victorian fireplace with inset detailing and tiled hearth. From the snug a square arch leads to a second staircase rising to the first floor. The heart of the house is formed by a fantastic kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of cream fronted units and integral appliances to include a dishwasher, a Neff oven and grill, Siemens induction hob with extractor hood above and a Siemens wine cooler and Neff combination oven. This is a fantastically spacious room overlooking the rear garden and has bi-fold doors from the breakfast area leading to an extensive sandstone terrace making it ideal for large scale family entertaining. A ledge and board door directly accesses the dining room from the breakfast area which is fitted with a range of extensive cupboards. An impressive conservatory is accessed from the breakfast area and this affords wonderful views to the rear gardens and countryside beyond and benefits from ceiling fans and an air conditioning/heating unit. An extensive study is ideal for those wishing to work from home taking in the stunning countryside views. The remainder of the ground floor comprises a spacious playroom adjacent to the kitchen making it ideal for those with small children, a lavishly appointed family shower room which is tiled to dado height and benefits from underfloor heating. Access to the rear garden is afforded via a practical rear lobby/boot room and via bi-fold doors from the kitchen and French doors from the conservatory. The first floor is equally impressive and flexible in terms of the accommodation on offer. The aforementioned staircase rising from the snug directly accesses four well proportioned double bedrooms, two situated to the front elevation of the property and enjoying the stunning views with the remaining two situated to the rear overlooking the garden. These rooms benefit from part vaulted ceilings, one of which has an extensive built-in wardrobe and accesses an impressive Jack n Jill shower room with Velux rooflight and large vanity unit. The remaining three bedrooms are served by a recently refurbished family bathroom. The master bedroom is situated to the front elevation of the property allowing it to appreciate the views and has a range of built-in wardrobes with solid oak doors. The master bedroom can be accessed separately via stairs rising from the principal reception room and joins the lavishly appointed Jack n Jill shower room. Outside The property is approached via attractive brick piers with coping stones and lights which lead to an extensive area of shingle parking to the front of the property. This is flanked by large expanses of lawn adjacent to which is attractive scallop topped picket hedging. Rear access is afforded on both sides of the property and to the Easterly elevation is an attractive raised brick bed which is stocked with a variety of herbs, shrubs and plants to provide year round interest. The rear gardens are a true delight and as previously mentioned can be directly accessed via bi-fold doors from the kitchen and French doors from the conservatory. There is an impressive and extensive sandstone terrace immediately to the rear of the property making it ideal for family entertaining beyond which are dwarf red brick walls flanked by densely stocker herbaceous borders. Beyond the terrace are large expanses of lawn with mature hedging and screening on both sides providing a high degree of privacy. There are a number of specimen trees providing focal points and a large raised decked entertaining terrace with pergola. Adjacent to this is a further terrace with circular feature upon which is a hot tub. A wide sandstone path gives access to an impressive fruit cage adjacent to which is a low maintenance gravel garden with a number of shrubs and plants providing focal points. There is a large storage shed/workshop equipped with power and light, a further storage shed and greenhouse to the rear of the garden. Behind the outbuildings are further areas of hardstanding providing storage.

Location Great Maplestead, which in the past has been awarded Best Kept Village in

local amenities include a highly regarded primary school.

amenities and services to include a mainline service to London Liverpool Street

Agents Notes There is ample room to erect a garage/cartlodge subject to planning

The immaculately presented accommodation comprises: Entrance lobby Sitting room

room Cloak/shower room 5 Bedrooms Jack n Jill en-suite Dressing area Family

4 Location Great Maplestead, which in the past has been awarded Best Kept Village in Essex, is undeniably attractive and thriving village with a good community feel and local amenities include a highly regarded primary school. The nearby market towns of Halstead, Sudbury and Braintree provide further amenities and services to include a mainline service to London Liverpool Street from the latter. Agents Notes There is ample room to erect a garage/cartlodge subject to planning consents. The hot tub is negotiable. No onward chain. The immaculately presented accommodation comprises: Entrance lobby Sitting room Family/Dining room Playroom Snug Study Conservatory Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room Cloak/shower room 5 Bedrooms Jack n Jill en-suite Dressing area Family bathroom Large attractive grounds Fantastic countryside views Ample parking Village location Access Halstead 3 miles Braintree 7 miles Sudbury 7 miles Braintree Liverpool St 60 mins Stansted approx 30 mins M25 J27 approx 50 mins

Additional information Services: Main water, electricity and private septic tank. Oil fired heating to radiators. EPC rating: E None of the services have been tested by the agent.

6 Additional information Services: Main water, electricity and private septic tank. Oil fired heating to radiators. EPC rating: E None of the services have been tested by the agent. Local authority: Braintree District Council (01376) Viewing strictly by appointment with David Burr. DAVIDBURR.CO.UK Contact details Castle Hedingham (01787) Long Melford (01787) Clare (01787) Leavenheath (01206) Woolpit (01359) Bury St Edmunds (01284) Newmarket (01638) London (020) Linton & Villages (01440) NOTICE. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.

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