Location

Chelmsford station: 3.1 miles (Liverpool Street from 34 minutes); A414: 0.7 miles; A12: 3 miles; M25: 12 miles; Stansted Airport: 18.9 miles. All distances approximate.

This delightful property is situated on the green at the heart of Writtle village, which has been described as "one of the loveliest villages in England". In addition to its Norman church and green (complete with duck pond), it offers an excellent choice of shops and other amenities including a post office, a delicatessen, a supermarket and a number of highly regarded restaurants and pubs. It also has a pre-school, two primary schools and a senior school and is home to Writtle College, which is one of the UK's oldest and largest agricultural colleges.   

The city of Chelmsford lies approximately three mile away to the east of the village. The city is accessed either by road, or a lovely tree-lined cycleway passing along the River Can. The city offers a very wide choice of facilities including excellent state and independent schools, a station on the mainline into London Liverpool Street and access onto the A12.

Description

Situated in a prime location, overlooking the village green, this Grade ll listed village house offers deceptive accommodation with many period features, exemplified by exposed timbers and fireplaces. Writtle is known for its quintessential village centre, dominated by the village green and bordered by many fine period homes, shops, eateries and the beautiful All Saints Church dating from the thirteenth century.

An entrance vestibule opens into a sizeable reception hall which includes a brick fireplace with log burner. The room also features good ceiling heights with exposed timbers and a deep front window which overlooks the village green. Also at the front of the house is an impressive living room with high ceilings, exposed timbers and a redbrick fireplace. The room has a good deal of natural light having large windows which have lovely views over the green. To the rear of the house is a shower room, a study and a kitchen which is open to a lounge/dining room extension, overlooking and having access out to the garden.

There are three bedrooms over two floors, all overlooking the green, in addition to a family bathroom on the first floor.

Outside
Picket fencing retains the front garden. The south-facing rear gardens are partly walled and planted for all-year colour and interest. A central lawn is bordered by a gravel path and a pergola clad in wisteria. The garden offers a peaceful and private retreat at the centre of a beautiful village.

Services
All mains services connected.

Directions

Upon entering Writtle from the Chelmsford direction, turn left beside the green and at the top turn right where the house will be seen on the left-hand side. Either park in front of the property or turn into the lane and park in front of the first garage on the right-hand side.

Postcode: CM1 3DT