4 bedroom detached house for sale

A rare and exclusive development of just three stunning Essex Barn conversions set within the most idyllic of locations at the end of a private country lane, surrounded by far reaching countryside and wildlife. Finished to the highest of specifications by a respected local developer. Minstrels' Hall offers more than 3,000 sq ft of modern family living space over two floors. Paved and lawned rear gardens back onto far reaching open farmland. Located next door to Tawney Hall which is a similar size and price, offering fantastic opportunity for dual generation living. Gated entrance & extensive parking. Grade II Listed. EPC Exempt.


3,059 sq ft of stunning living space

Master wing with ensuite shower room

Three further double bedrooms – second ensuite to Bed 2

Family bathroom serves bedrooms 3&4

Fully fitted Kitchen with walk in pantry

Dining room / family room with double doors to the rear patio

Vaulted reception hall

Ground floor cloakrooms

Utility/boot room

Underfloor heated throughout

Paved and lawned rear garden backing onto countryside

Extensive sweeping driveway & parking

Far reaching countryside views

Tranquil, idyllic setting – no noise

Ideal for dual generation living

Accessed via a gated sweeping gravel driveway, Minstrels' Hall benefits from generous parking to the front and a dominant postion to the rear of the development. The rear garden is part paved however predominantly laid to lawn, looking across far reaching open countryside to the rear boundary.

Internally the accommodation is extremely light with vast open, vaulted living spaces to the entrance hall and galleried landing above. Although extremely modern and finished to a very high specification, it remains sympathetic to the original barns, with exposed brickwork and stunning exposed timbers.

To first floor the galleried “ Minstrel” gallery leads to a master suite which occupies the entire west wing of the barn, boasting stunning views of the grounds and countryside and ensuite shower room. The three remaining bedrooms are also good size doubles with bedrooms 3 & 4 sharing the family bathroom. Bedroom two is in the east wing with its own ensuite shower room. All of the bedrooms enjoy lovely views.

To the ground floor a most impressive, vaulted dual aspect reception hall leads into a lovely dining/family room, with lovely views, opening via double doors onto the rear patio. The generous sitting room is open to this space beyond the oak staircase and enjoys a dual aspect to the front and rear. The kitchen is beautifully fitted and benefits from a walk in pantry with fitted shelving. This wonderful space is served by a generous utility/boot room with separate cloakroom.


Specification

Quartz work surfaces and vanity unit tops

BOSCH appliances

Hardwood windows

Engineered oak flooring

Porcelain floor tiles

Mitsubishi Air-source heat pump system

Communal sewage treatment plant

Underfloor heating throughout

LOCATION

Blackmore End is a small hamlet surrounded by the unspoilt countryside Bakers Farm Barns enjoy. Although they offer a very rural location, the market towns of Halstead (15mins), Sudbury and Braintree are all within close proximity. Braintree mainline train station is just 7 miles offering a direct hourly service into Liverpool St – with a journey time of just 60 mins. St Margaret’s Nursery and Prep school (private) is just a 13 minute drive as is Gosfield Community primary school (state) and Gosfield Golf Course. Secondary education is also widely available including the Grammar schools in Chelmsford and Colchester with Felsted School just 12 miles. Gosfield School also in the private sector is a 14 minute drive.

Colchester – 16 miles
Chelmsford – 14 miles
Stansted Airport circa – 30 mins