Sheepcot Road, Castle Hedingham ( For Sale ) Guide Price £575,000

The Old Stables is a charming property, in a peaceful location, and offers immensely characterful accommodation that combines attractive period features which include exposed beams, open fireplaces, leaded hardwood windows and solid wood flooring. The property is 'U' shaped with the living area distinctly separated from the sleeping area. The accommodation is readily suited to modern lifestyles and is arranged over one level, around an idyllic partly walled south and west facing garden.

The entrance hall is particularly inviting with a bespoke door and antique stained-glass panel, with exposed beams to the walls and the partly vaulted ceiling, and the rooms are accessed via appealing ledge and board doors. The two generously proportioned principal reception rooms are of a semi-open plan nature, with attractive open stud work separating the dining and sitting room. There is an attractive red brick open fireplace with an oak lintel above which forms a focal point, and French doors access the courtyard making it ideal for entertaining. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and provides a more formal entertaining area.

The kitchen is extensively fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units with tiled splash backs, a one and a half bowl sink, plumbing for a dishwasher, and space for a large fridge freezer. The ceiling is vaulted with a large 'Velux' window providing plenty of natural light. Adjacent to this is a practical utility room with plumbing for a washing machine.

The principal bedroom is of a generous size, and has a part vaulted ceiling with downlighting, a large window overlooking the garden, and there is a door to a well-appointed en-suite which has a matching white suite. There are two further double bedrooms, both of which have vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, with bedroom three having a large 'Velux' window. These two bedrooms are served by a spacious family bathroom with a matching suite and a 'Velux' window.

The property is approached via a large drive which provides extensive parking, and in turn gives access to the double garage, with electric remote doors, and a separate large single garage, both of which have power and light, and with the latter having a personal door to the side. There is an attractive curved mellow red brick wall, which provides access to the garden via a bespoke handmade solid hardwood door with an arched top, which is equipped with a security lock. The gardens are partly walled, and of a split-level nature and provide total privacy, an attractive curved mellow red brick wall, which provides access to the garden via a bespoke handmade solid hardwood door with an arched top, which is equipped with a security lock. The gardens are partly walled, and of a split-level nature and provide total privacy, and benefit from the afternoon and late evening sunshine. There is an extensive terrace which is perfect for large scale entertaining which leads to an attractive raised area of lawn. This is flanked by a variety of herbaceous borders with shrubs and perennials which have brick edging, and provide year-round interest and colour. A number of evergreen shrubs to the rear also provide structure and colour.


ENTRANCE HALL 21' 11" x 4' 7" (6.7m x 1.4m)

SITTING ROOM 11' 9" x 10' 9" (3.6m x 3.3m)

DINING ROOM 24' 7" x 14' 5" (7.5m x 4.4m)

KITCHEN 11' 9" x 10' 9" (3.6m x 3.3m)

UTILITY ROOM 8' 10" x 4' 3" (2.7m x 1.3m)

PRINCIPLE BEDROOM 13' 5" x 12' 5" (4.1m x 3.8m)

ENSUITE 5' 6" x 5' 6" (1.7m x 1.7m)

BEDROOM TWO 16' 8" x 7' 10" (5.1m x 2.4m)

BEDROOM THREE 10' 5" x 7' 6" (3.2m x 2.3m)

BATHROOM 7' 6" x 5' 10" (2.3m x 1.8m)