Birdbrook, Halstead, Essex

Birdbrook is an attractive village on the Suffolk/Essex border enjoying local amenities including St. Augustine of Canterbury church, village hall, bowls club and several community clubs. Wider facilities are available in the nearby medieval market town of Clare (approximately 5.5 miles), Saffron Walden (approximately 13 miles) and the high-tech university City of Cambridge (approximately 22 miles) with its comprehensive cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Furthermore, there are a variety schools in the area including renowned independent schools in Stoke By Clare, Saffron Walden, Barnardiston and Cambridge. For the commuter, Stansted Airport is approximately 21 miles, whilst mainline rail services are available at Audley End (16 miles) with services to London Liverpool Street station, for which the travel time is as little as 49 minutes.

Birdbrook Hall is an exceptional 8 bedroom 5,000 sq.ft Grade II listed property dating back to the 16th century with updates throughout the 18th and 19th century. The property is situated in a quiet village location adjacent to the church and enjoys three vehicular accesses leading to a wide array of barns and outbuildings, formal gardens and paddocks with a menage and tennis court. All enjoying the spectacular views over surrounding countryside. In all about 10 acres. Offered to the market 'CHAIN FREE'.

ENTRANCE Into:

RECEPTION HALL 18' 10" x 15' 0" (5.74m x 4.57m) A large reception hall with wood parquet flooring, exposed beams and window with views to the front aspect. Stairs lead to the first floor.

SITTING ROOM 18' 5" x 15' 0" (5.61m x 4.57m) A large sitting room with double aspect sash windows, fireplace, original wood flooring and beautiful views overlooking the duck pond.

DINING ROOM 21' 8" x 14' 0" (6.6m x 4.27m) A grand dining room with beautiful original windows, large fireplace and views to the side overlooking the duck pond and barn.



DRAWING ROOM 23' 9" x 14' 6" (7.24m x 4.42m) A large double aspect room with French doors leading out onto the terraces, an impressive inglenook fireplace and a door leading through to the Cellar and side entrance to the Dining Room.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 0" x 30' 10" (4.57m x 9.4m) A wonderful bright and airy kitchen with wall and base units under worktops with a sink and drainer inset. The kitchen includes an Aga, built-in oven, Hotpoint four ring induction hob, dishwasher and preparation island. Triple aspect windows and views looking out onto the undulating countryside. An additional access leads to the garden. Stairs lead to the first floor.

BOOT ROOM 9' 7" x 8' 6" (2.92m x 2.59m) With access to the rear courtyard and leading to a separate WC and wash basin.

LARDER 8' 6" x 7' 0" (2.59m x 2.13m) Leading to Utility Room.


CELLAR 18' 0" x 14' 0" (5.49m x 4.27m) A large cellar with plenty of storage for wine.


An access from the garden and off the main reception hall leads to:


SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE With Bedroom, Kitchenette and Bathroom with shower, WC and wash basin. With its own separate side entrance. AGENT'S NOTE: Stamp Duty Multiple dwelling relief may well apply.

FIRST FLOOR

MASTER BEDROOM 23' 0" x 16' 0" (7.01m x 4.88m) With triple aspect and views to the rear overlooking the countryside and extensive built in wardrobes. En-Suite with panelled bath, shower, WC and wash basin and built-in storage cupboards.

BEDROOM 2 19' 0" x 13' 6" (5.79m x 4.11m) With shared Jack and Jill Bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and character features throughout with views overlooking the duck pond.

BEDROOM 3 19' 4" x 15' 0" (5.89m x 4.57m) With shared Jack and Jill Bathroom and character features throughout with views overlooking the duck pond.

JACK & JILL BATHROOM Comprising WC, wash basin and bath.


BEDROOM 4 18' 4" x 15' 0" (5.59m x 4.57m) A spacious room of double aspect with fireplace and views to the carriage driveway and duck pond.




BEDROOM 5 13' 5" x 11' 7" (4.09m x 3.53m) Double bedroom with views to the carriage driveway.

BEDROOM 6 11' 7" x 8' 2" (3.53m x 2.49m) With view to the carriage driveway.

BEDROOM 7 16' 10" x 9' 3" (5.13m x 2.82m) Double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, wash basin and views to the carriage driveway



BATHROOM Tastefully fitted with a modern white suite comprising a WC, wash basin and bath with shower over.


OUTSIDE The property is surrounded by delightful garden with large expanses of lawn flanked by mature beds and borders. A variety of trees and shrubs afford a great deal of privacy whilst enjoying the spectacular countryside views beyond.

There is a Tennis Court to the west under the backdrop of the church and a useful timber outbuilding which would make an idyllic home office (subject to the necessary planning consents) . To the east is an enclosed orchard with apple, pear and plum trees as well as a vegetable garden with fruit cages.

The paddocks and menage provide excellent equestrian facilities and are a wonderful asset enjoying the spectacular views over undulating countryside and measure approximately 6 acres plus various ponds. AGENT'S NOTE: The property enjoys a third access point with a vehicular right of way via the adjacent farmyard. Easements are in place for electric and water services between the Essex Barn and the adjacent farmyard.

In all about 10 acres.

GARAGE BLOCK Located to the side of the property, this former stable block is of red brick construction with two double doors, a workshop, light and power and provides excellent scope for further improvement or conversion (subject to the necessary planning consents).

OFFICE BLOCK Located to the rear of the property offering potential for a variety of uses with light and power connected.

THE GRAIN BARN A charming grade II listed, two storey timber framed barn offering excellent potential for conversion (subject to the necessary planning consents).

THE ESSEX BARN A stunning Grade II* listed traditional Essex barn dating back to the 14th century of over 3,000 sq.ft including three adjacent stables and storage.

THE STABLE YARD Comprising eight stables with light, power and water conveniently located a short distance from the paddocks and menage.

STABLE BLOCK Comprising of two stables and tack room with light, power and water.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Braintree District Council. Council Tax Band: H. £4,087.28 per annum.

SERVICES: Main electricity and water. Oil fired heating. Septic tank. Fast broadband/internet connection. NOTE: None of the services have been tested by the agent.

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through David Burr - 01787 277811.

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 whatsoever 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.