Location

The property is set back towards the end of private drive in the village of Aythorpe Roding backing onto the parish cricket ground.

This small village is part of the 'Rodings', a cluster of villages in the county named after the River Roding, which flows through the area.

The market town of Great Dunmow is approximately 7 miles north-east of Aythorpe Roding, offering a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants, making it a convenient area for the surrounding villages. The town has a good selection of amenities, including supermarkets, healthcare facilities and leisure centres.

The city of Chelmsford is approximately 10 miles making it easily accessible. The city centre offers a wide range of amenities, including High Chelmer and Bond Street Shopping Centres provide a mix of high street brands, boutiques, and department stores. There are a variety of restaurants, cafes, and pubs and a rail service serving London Liverpool Street. The city is well served with several education options, such as St. Cedd's School and New Hall School, both offering high-quality education from primary through to secondary levels. King Edward VI Grammar School and County High School for girls are also situated within the city.

Located approximately 10 miles west of Aythorpe Roding, Bishop's Stortford serves as a key hub for the surrounding region. It offers excellent shopping, dining and entertainment options, including a cinema, a range of high street and boutique shops and various restaurants. Bishop's Stortford is also well connected by rail, with direct trains to London Liverpool Street, making it a popular choice for commuters.

Aythorpe Roding benefits from proximity to several schools including Rodings Primary School in Leaden Roding (about 1 mile away). Great Dunmow Primary School and Felsted School are within easy reach. For secondary education there is Helena Romanes School in Great Dunmow. Bishop's Stortford also offers a range of excellent schools, including Bishop's Stortford College and Hockerill Anglo-European College.

Aythorpe Roding is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The village itself is dotted with scenic walking and cycling routes, including paths that follow the course of the River Roding.

The village is well connected by road, with the A1060 providing direct access to both Great Dunmow and Bishop's Stortford. The nearby A120 and M11 motorway make it easy to reach London, Cambridge, and Stansted Airport.

Description

Drury Cottage is a delightful Grade II listed period home, originally dating from the 18th/19th century, with later 20th-century additions.

Of timber-framed construction under a traditional thatched roof, the property retains a wealth of original character with exposed timbers, vaulted ceilings, and open fireplaces, thoughtfully enhanced to suit modern family life.

Set along a quiet no through lane in popular and accessible village of Aythorpe Roding, the property enjoys uninterrupted views over the village cricket ground.

Internally, the house offers generous and flexible living space, including a welcoming entrance hall, formal dining room, vaulted living room, snug lounge, and a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room that flows into a light-filled summer room. Additional rooms include a boot room, utility room, and a sauna with adjoining shower room.

The first floor offers four comfortable double bedrooms, including a spacious principal suite, served by a family bathroom with a wet room shower.

Set within attractively landscaped wraparound gardens, the property offers superb outdoor living with a swimming pool, timber summer house, and garage used for storage, alongside ample driveway parking.

Outside
The property has a generous stone- shingled driveway that provides parking for multiple vehicles. The beautifully landscaped gardens have been thoughtfully designed to offer a series of interconnecting outdoor spaces, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining.

To the front, a large flagstone terrace leads to a central dining and entertaining area, perfect for alfresco gatherings. A pergola walkway draped in mature vines creates a focal point, while multi-level brick flowerbeds and sleeper-edged planting zones frame the house and provide year-round interest.

The garden's tiered layout is accessed via a series of steps, leading to a suntrap seating area, mature lawn, and well-stocked borders filled with established trees, shrubs, and herbaceous planting. Discreetly screened by hedging, the swimming pool with a solar cover, offers a private area.

Further outbuildings include a timber-built shed, a garage used for storage, and a timber outbuilding, with a dedicated area for a chicken coop.

Services
Mains water, electricity and oil. Private Drainage via way of sewage treatment plant.

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