3 bedroom semi-detached house

Introducing 1 The Limes - a historic three-bedroom character property commanding a prominent position in the commuter-and-family friendly village of Boreham. Surrounded by an array of amenities such as local shops, parks, and the highly regarded Lion Inn, The Limes has been treasured by the same family since 1947.

A Home with History

The Limes dates back to the 17th Century but it was extended in the early 18th Century. By the 19th Century, it was called Boreham Cottage and belonged to the fruit-farming Seabrook family. Today, it retains the warm feel of a country cottage yet enjoys the kudos of a more substantial family home.

This unique house has fulfilled a variety of roles. In the 1850s, it was a girls' boarding school, and in the inter-war years, it became a transport cafe - the words 'Teas' and 'Coffees' can be faintly discerned in the brickwork under the wisteria.

Filled with bespoke touches and quirky details that create an informal ambience, The Limes has always delighted its visitors and been the scene for many parties, including those attended by American servicemen from Boreham airfield during the Second World War. Later on, the council took over the property to house bombed-out families.

In recent years, The Limes has been thoughtfully upgraded during its use as a fantastic family home, but now the current owners have decided to join family in the South West.

Charm & Character

The wisteria-clad facade in Cambridgeshire brickwork features a well-designed portico and door-case and original sash windows. This gives way to an interior filled with lovely details such as beautifully re-finished original floorboards and oak, elm and chestnut beams.

However, you'll also find a range of contemporary comforts throughout, from the wood-burning stove in the sitting room to the newly fitted kitchen and utility, where a new rear door opens to a versatile wrap-around garden with outbuildings, raised vegetable beds, mature trees and a paved terrace.

Distances - Hatfield Peverel Train Station (3.1 miles)
Boreham Primary School (0.5 miles)
A12 Boreham Interchange (0.5 miles)
Lion Inn (100 yards)
Chelmsford City Centre (4.5 miles)

(All mileages are approximate)

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - The hardwood entrance door leads into a hall with English oak floor and warm-hued walls topped with a picture rail. The turning staircase ahead creates an attractive recessed display area with spotlighting, all heated by a traditional-style designer radiator.

Dining Room - 3.84m x 3.73m (12'7" x 12'2" ) - A sash window to the front and wall-light points illuminate beautiful Victorian pine flooring and a large ship's timber ceiling beam. Contemporary cream décor and a feature fireplace further brighten the space, while a stainless-steel designer radiator complements the scheme.

Snug - 4.81m x 2.75m (15'9" x 9'0" ) - Mixed-width oak flooring meets a stylish deep-set display shelving area incorporating modular dimmable lighting creating a relaxing ambient atmosphere. The vertical designer radiator chimes with the natural tones of the beams and the hand-crafted stable kitchen door (made from reclaimed wood and a reclaimed Georgian stained-glass panel). An internal stained-glass window pulls soft light from the kitchen.

Lounge - 4.46m x 4.07m (14'7" x 13'4" ) - A dual-aspect reception with pre-Victorian wide mixed-width pine flooring, central beam, a front sash window, and French doors opening onto the garden. Backed up by a traditional-style designer radiator, the cosy wood burner sits within a large open fireplace boasting original 17/18th Century Essex floor bricks to the hearth. Inset spotlighting and integral shelving.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.86m x 3.13m (19'2" x 10'3" ) - Mixing the contemporary with the old, the bespoke dual-aspect kitchen features chestnut ceiling beams, an attractive porcelain tiled floor, recessed down-lights, and stylish wall sockets. It has an extensive range of white, high-gloss base and eye-level cabinetry with soft-close drawers, including an integrated fridge-freezer and bin/recycling storage, and pantry cupboards with shelving and pull-out drawers. Fitted within the last few years, the kitchen also enjoys solid laminate work surfaces with LED multi-colour strip lighting and two under-mounted porcelain sinks with copper-effect mixer tap. There's also a range-style cooker with an extractor hood, an integrated microwave, and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. In the breakfast area, a part-glazed door with a window beside opens to the rear garden. The area includes a five-paned oak barn-style double-glazed picture window with a black designer vertical radiator to the side.

Utility Room/Wc - 3.42m x 1.98m (11'2" x 6'5" ) - The recently fitted utility adjoining the kitchen features laminate flooring with solid oak skirting and trim panelling. It offers plenty of storage for shoes and coats on the rack, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and alcove storage for laundry and cleaning items. The low-level recessed toilet sits beneath integral shelving and lies opposite glossy white cabinetry with a solid laminate worktop and a modern square countertop basin with wall-mounted mixer taps. There's also a chrome heated towel rail, two windows to the rear, and a mix of lighting. The wall-mounted gas-fired boiler is also housed here.

First Floor -

Bedroom One - 4.21m x 3.06m (13'9" x 10'0" ) - A good-sized dual-aspect double overlooking the garden via a sash window, with a dormer-style window to the rear. Inbuilt vanity area with basin and storage cupboards. Under-eve storage cupboards with shelving and housing the hot water cylinder.

Bedroom Two - 3.91m x 3.29m (12'9" x 10'9" ) - Another well-proportioned double bedroom with a front sash window, laminate flooring, picture rails, and a feature Victorian fireplace. Neutral décor, beams, and radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.88m x 3.80m (12'8" x 12'5" ) - Large modern double with a soft cream carpet, beams, and a front sash window with radiator beneath. Sleek and glossy fitted double wardrobes with a pull-out mirror. Feature brick fireplace.

Landing/Study Area - 3.94m x 2.60m (12'11" x 8'6" ) - Stairs with a fitted runner carpet rise to a first-floor landing with wide pre-Victorian pine flooring and picture rails. Access to boarded loft via a pull-down ladder with light connected. The bespoke hand-built wrap-around study area features an oak veneer fitted desk with storage below and solid oak book/display shelving with copper supports. A curtain divider allows for a private workspace separate from the main landing.

Bathroom - Generously sized part-tiled bathroom with twin chrome heated towel rails and a white suite comprising a deep wood-panelled enamel bathtub with overhead shower, a low-level toilet, and a wall-mounted wash hand basin. Beam, contemporary light fitting, and rear dormer window.

Exterior -

Garden & Outbuildings - The fully enclosed, large corner plot garden is planted with mature shrubs and trees, and has an overall naturalised feel. A enclosed compost and potting area to the rear serves extensive raised vegetable beds lined with reclaimed railway sleepers. The main lawn and the large tiered block-paved terrace, which features an accessible brick slope, share three ornamental ponds and natural wildlife areas for frogs, newts and hedgehogs. Follow the terrace to the rear parking area to find a large 3.5x10.6 metre (10x35ft) workshop accessed via double doors or a pedestrian door. With power and light connected, this space could easily be used as a home office/gym or for working on cars and bikes. There's also a summer house to the upper terrace and a shed to the side garden.

Off Street Parking - A large driveway accessed via Villiers Place offers parking for at least two cars. A five-bar gate then opens to another large parking area leading directly to the workshop doors and the garden.

Services & Amenities - Gas central heating. Mains water supply and drainage.

The property is within short walking distance of local amenities including a bus service, Co-Op, Spar, butchers shop and local pubs. The property is also ideally located approx 3.1 miles from Hatfield Peverel Train Station and within short driving distance of the A12 and Chelmsford City Centre.
A new railway station being constructed at Beaulieu Park will put The Limes within 20 minutes walking distance of the first brand new railway station to be built on the Great Eastern main line for over 100 years.

N.B. - The sellers of this property also own the adjoining property and there may be the possibility of purchasing the property subject to separate negotiations.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment only through the selling agent Paul Mason Associates[use Contact Agent Button].

Important Notices - We wish to inform all prospective purchasers that we have prepared these particulars including text, photographs and measurements as a general guide. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. We have not carried out a survey or tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. These particulars do not form part of a contract and must not be relied upon as statement or representation of fact.