Gestingthorpe, Halstead, Essex

3 New Cottages is a charming Victorian property believed to date from 1851 and occupies a superb position on the periphery of this popular and sought after village and displays a number of attractive period features throughout. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

A glazed and panelled door accesses a lobby which has a slate floor and sunken Coia matt, a ledge and board door opens to the sitting room which is situated on the front elevation of the property and has views to the front garden and countryside beyond. There is an attractive open fireplace with a tiled hearth and pine surround and this is flanked by some original cupboards which provide useful storage space and there is attractive original brick work to the walls, a large sash window to the front elevation and oak effect flooring.

A second ledge and board door accesses the spacious kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted shaker style units with wood effect tops and integral appliances to include a 'Russell Hobbs' hob, a 'Beko' oven and grill, single bowl stainless steel sink, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and a useful understairs storage area. There is attractive original brickwork to the walls with a fireplace recess and further cupboards providing useful storage. and oak effect flooring. There is a window to the rear elevation giving views to the garden and a glazed and panelled door accesses the useful conservatory which has a slate floor and French doors to the terrace and garden beyond.

Stairs from the lobby rise to the first floor to a landing from which the bedrooms are accessed. The principal bedroom is situated to the rear of the property and has a part vaulted ceiling and a window over looking the garden and open countryside beyond. The remaining two bedrooms are situated to the front elevation with the second bedroom having an attractive original cast iron fireplace with mantle above and a sash window giving views to the front garden and countryside beyond. The third bedroom on the front elevation also benefits from the views and has built in cupboards, hanging space and a useful bunk style bed with storage beneath. The three bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bath/shower room which has a window to the rear elevation, a fully tiled bath enclosure with a shower above, pedestal wash hand basin, matching WC, oak effect flooring and a useful linen storage cupboard.

Outside
The property is approached via a gravel drive which in turn provides parking and leads to the detached garage with an up and over door. To the front of the property is an attractive lawn with a laurel hedge providing a boundary between number 3 and number 4 and an appealing resin bond path accessing the front door.

The rear garden is a delight and has a brick terrace immediately beyond the conservatory which is ideal for entertaining adjacent to which is a raised decked area and a bamboo screen. A restored well has a date inscription of 1851 and a safety grid over the well and provides an attractive focal point. Beyond this are large expanses of lawn with several evergreen shrubs to the side which provide structure and colour and these include rose bushes and a mahonia. To the rear of the property is a raised vegetable garden beyond which are open views across countryside.

Agents notes:
The property benefits from a pedestrian right of way through the garden of number 4, this is seldom used.

Additional information
Services: Main water, electricity and drainage
Oil fired heating to radiators.
EPC rating: D
Council tax band: C
Broadband: Fibre to the premise
Tenure: Freehold
Construction type: Standard brick
Broadband speed: up to 1000 Mbps (Ofcom).
Mobile coverage: EE, Three (Ofcom).
None of the services have been tested by the agent.
Local authority: Braintree District Council (01376) 552 525.
Viewing strictly by appointment with David Burr. DAVIDBURR.CO.UK

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.

HALL

SITTING ROOM 13' 5" x 11' 5" (4.10m x 3.50m)

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16' 2" x 10' 7" (4.95m x 3.25m)

CONSERVATORY 7' 4" x 7' 2" (2.25m x 2.20m)

LANDING

BEDROOM ONE 11' 1" x 9' 4" (3.40m x 2.85m)

BEDROOM TWO 11' 11" x 8' 10" (3.65m x 2.70m)

BEDROOM THREE 8' 8" x 7' 2" (2.65m x 2.20m)

BATHROOM 7' 10" x 6' 2" (2.40m x 1.90m)