17th century listed farmhouse with modern additions providing spectacular farmland views.

Description

Hill Farm is a beautifully presented village house, commanding an elevated position, providing excellent levels of accommodation and set within a mature plot of about 6 acres.

The main part of the house dates back to the 17th century with a more recent, contemporary addition added in 2016. Hill Farm is a substantial timber-framed house with both brick and plaster elevations under a handmade red-clay-tiled roof. There are up to six bedrooms arranged over the first and second floors with several reception rooms to the ground floor including a light-filled lounge/dining room of open-plan design, offering spectacular views and extending on to the beautifully landscaped gardens.

There is a detached outbuilding providing a carport, gym and workshop with large storage area and a spacious gated drive.

Hill Farm constitutes a valuable source of historical architecture and is listed as Grade II. The light-filled accommodation provides balanced reception and bedroom spaces, suited for a range of lifestyles, and can be entered from the front or the side. To the front of the house is a welcoming entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor. The kitchen is a wonderful room fitted with light-coloured units and wooden worksurfaces, leading to an adjoining utility room and cellar. There are two reception rooms to the side of the property offering exposed timbers and a cloakroom which can be accessed from an outer lobby, accessed from the drive. To the rear is a stunning lounge/dining room providing three sets of bi-fold doors opening on to the magnificent west-facing terrace and grounds. This wonderful entertaining space opens to a bar and oak-framed garden room. To the first floor are four bedrooms and a family bathroom with a discreet walk-in dressing room located to the front of the house. The principal bedroom suite is a wonderful room with a dressing area and luxury en suite shower room. To the upper level are two further bedrooms.

Outside
Hill Farm occupies a prominent position commanding stunning views over its grounds. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped, principally laid to lawn with a delightful terrace extending from the immediate rear of the house. The gardens have been thoughtfully planted with a collection of specimen trees and shrubs providing all-year-round colour and interest.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired heating.

Location

South Woodham Ferrers train station: 1.5 miles; A130: 2 miles; Hyde Hall: 2.4 miles; Wickford: 5.6 miles; Chelmsford:10.9 miles; Stansted Airport: 25.7 miles; Canary Wharf: 36.9 miles. All distances approximate.

The property occupies a delightful hilltop position within the attractive village of Woodham Ferrers. Woodham Ferrers is a small village about 10.9 miles southeast of Chelmsford, located between South Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre. The property is close to the grounds of St Mary's Church. Woodham Ferrers provides a public house (The Bell) and a popular primary school. The village offers some fine walks over neighbouring countryside and is within 2.4 miles of RHS Hyde Hall.

The nearby town of South Woodham Ferrers has its own town square with shops, banks and schools as well as a station into London Liverpool Street. There are transport links to Anglo-European, King Edward Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls, all of which are well performing schools.

Square Footage: 3,165 sq ft


Acreage: 6 Acres

Directions

From South Woodham Ferrers, proceed into Woodham Ferrers and the property is located at the top of The Street, on the left-hand side.

Postcode: CM3 8RG.

Additional Info

Local authority: Chelmsford City Council. Council tax band = G (with improvement indicator).