Location

Felsted: 1.5 miles; Great Dunmow: 6.5 miles; Chelmsford: 12 miles; Stansted Airport: 13.6 miles. All distances approximate.

Silverleys is located in the sought-after village of Felsted, which offers a good selection of amenities including a village store, a coffee shop, a tea room, an antiques' shop and ladies' clothing boutique, as well as two public houses - The Chequers and The Swan.

Schooling in the area is excellent, with the prestigious Felsted School providing independent day and boarding education for ages four to eighteen. There are several well-regarded primary schools nearby, including Felsted Primary, Stebbing Primary, and The Flitch Green Academy, all rated "Good" by Ofsted. Secondary education is available at Helena Romanes School in Great Dunmow, which also offers a sixth form and shared sports and leisure facilities.

Transport links are strong for a rural location. Regular bus services connect the village to Chelmsford, Braintree, Great Dunmow, Stansted Airport and Saffron Walden, with routes such as the 16, 333, 414, and 451 all serving the area. Bus stops are within easy walking distance and Felsted School operates its own dedicated minibus routes. For rail travel, the nearest stations can be reached via connecting buses to Chelmsford or Braintree, offering services to London Liverpool Street. The scenic Flitch Way, a former railway line, also runs nearby, providing a traffic-free route for walking and cycling.

Description

Silverleys is a well-presented family home offering a modern finish throughout and a generous amount of outside space. The property provides extensive off-road parking to the side and rear, accommodating multiple vehicles, along with a range of useful outbuildings, offering an ideal opportunity for those looking for a work from home space. Extending to over 2,800 sq ft in the main house, with an additional 1,410 sq ft in the outbuildings.

The ground floor is centred around a large kitchen and dining room, fitted with contemporary units and providing a wonderful space for everyday living and entertaining. This opens into a sun room overlooking the garden and a spacious games room, complemented by a generous sitting room with a feature fireplace. There is also a study, utility room and cloakroom, all finished to a high standard. Upstairs, the property offers five bedrooms, including a superb principal suite with an en suite bathroom. A further well-proportioned bedroom also benefits from en suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

The property enjoys a discreet setting, tucked back from the road behind landscaped frontage and accessed via an electric-gated driveway. The garages are positioned to the front, alongside a generous gravelled area providing ample parking. Timber fencing divides this space from the garden, which is reached through gated access. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, offering open views across the surrounding farmland and creating a wonderful sense of privacy and space. In total, the grounds extend to approximately one acre.

Services
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