Location

Great Waltham: 1.4 miles; Broomfield Hospital: 3.7 miles; Chelmsford city railway station: 5 miles; new Beaulieu Park railway station: 5.3 miles; A120: 7.7 miles (access M11); Stansted Airport: 18 miles. All distances approximate.

Fanners Green is a rural hamlet conveniently located to the north-west of Chelmsford and just to the south of the village of Great Waltham (Essex Village of the Year 2010). The new Beaulieu Park railway station, some 5 miles to the east, is currently nearing completion. It will have extensive parking for cars and bikes with three platforms providing trains to London, Colchester, Ipswich and Norfolk.

Description

Queens Cottage is located at the end of a very private no-through country lane and enjoys far reaching countryside views in all directions. There is immediate access to an extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways, linking to nearby villages and providing some wonderful countryside walks. The property is a Grade II listed building and benefits from many period features, exemplified by an inglenook fireplace, timbers, mellow rendered elevations under a clay peg tile roof, with a cosy cottage feel.

Despite its secluded position, the nearby village of Great Waltham is just over a mile away. The village has a shop with post office, café/coffee shop, public house, hairdresser and a CofE Primary School (2022 Oftsed Rating – Good).

A canopied storm porch opens into a reception hall and living room. This area of the property features exposed timbers and a beautiful red brick inglenook fireplace with large log burner. An adjacent study has dual-aspect windows to the front and side elevations, with stairs leading to a bedroom which enjoys far reaching views to the rear.

To the rear of the property is a bright and airy sitting room with French doors, enjoying views out over the gardens and farmland beyond. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a good range of Bringy Pine country-style fitted base and wall units with brass fittings and wooden worktops. Built-in full-size Bosch dishwasher, cooker hood with extractor fan. Viessmann LPG combi condensing boiler (installed 2023) serving gas radiator central heating and hot water supply. External door providing access to garden areas and driveway. The bathroom/ shower/WC is accessed via an inner lobby.

The main stairs provide access to a large dressing room with fitted wardrobes (this room could be used as a further bedroom). The principal bedroom has uninterrupted countryside views to the front, exposed roof timbers and a lofty ceiling height.

Outside
The property has a wide frontage to the lane which is retained by picket fencing and traditional custom-made continuous willow hurdle.

A five-bar timber gate provides access to a gravel driveway with parking for up to three vehicles.

A former timber stables with traditional shiplap boarding has been converted into a garage and useful workshop/shed – power and light are connected to both.

The gardens immediately adjoin farmland and open countryside, and have far-reaching views. The gardens comprise extensive lawned areas, flower beds and borders. There are a number of mature fruit trees including a bramley, plums and greengages. Additionally, there are two very old Yew trees which provide shade for a patio area.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Bulk LPG gas central heating. Private drainage – new system installed April 2025, all certifications in place.

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