Location

Chelmsford railway station: 4 miles (Liverpool Street from 34 minutes); A12 (junction 19): 4 miles; A120: 7.5 miles; Stansted Airport: 13.5 miles; M25: 17.9 miles. All distances approximate.

Thorleys Maltings is located close to the picturesque village of Little Waltham, just 4 miles north of the bustling city of Chelmsford. Nestled within Blasford Hill and discreetly set back from the road, this property offers a mature plot measuring approximately 1.39 acres with beautiful easterly views over open countryside towards Blasford Hill Fisheries and Little Waltham Meadows.

Little Waltham boasts a number of amenities including a nursery school, a selection of prestigious schools such as New Hall and Felsted, a few public houses including both The Green Man and The White Hart, Blasford Hill lake, which is a quaint fishing spot, and the Church of St. Martin.

Description

Situated to the north of Chelmsford, Thorleys Maltings is a delightful Grade II listed barn conversion offering extensive and versatile living accommodation extending to approximately 4,600 sq ft. Thoughtfully restored in 2006, this unique family home is arranged over two levels and showcases an exceptional blend of period character and modern living.

The original frame remains largely intact, with impressive arch-braced tie beams lending immense charm and character throughout. The first floor features a stunning vaulted kitchen/family room designed in an open-plan layout. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with traditional units, integrated appliances and an AGA, while a full-height picture window frames easterly views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The reception space is cleverly zoned into designated dining and seating areas, complemented by two separate landings. One landing serves two bedrooms and a family bathroom, while the other leads to the principal suite, set within the oast section of the building. This characterful bedroom features a ceiling light, vaulted ceiling and a recently re-fitted en suite shower room.

The ground floor offers a further substantial reception space with flagstone flooring, abundant natural light and direct access to the garden through multiple doors and windows. Two additional bedrooms are found on this level, one benefiting from a modern en suite shower room with underfloor heating. A further bathroom and a utility room complete this side of the property.

Accessed via a secondary staircase, a games room and office space offer excellent flexibility, with an external door providing potential for a self-contained annexe or home business use.

Outside
The property is discreetly positioned away from the road, approached via a shared shingle driveway (with rights of way and access), with a designated parking space to the front corner. The drive continues beneath the property through a pair of gates, opening into a substantial parking area and leading to a cart lodge-style garage, currently used as a home gym. Above, a versatile studio provides a further useful space.
The mature, easterly-facing plot extends to about 1.39 acres and has been attractively landscaped with manicured lawns, paved entertaining areas and a well-enclosed kitchen garden.

Services
Oil-fired central heating, mains water and private drainage (bio disk treatment system). Solar panels assigned to the feed-in tariff scheme. Further details upon request.

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