5 bedroom detached house for sale

Positioned within stunning countryside and on a quiet lane in the Colne Valley, Munns Farm is an un-listed property dating from the Georgian period, occupying private grounds of 0.4 acres. There is also a fully conveted barn.

Munns Farm has been extensively renovated and extended over recent years, including a new heating system and double glazing. The property also boasts includes a fully converted barn.

The house benefits from an east, south and west facing aspect, with extensive landscape views across the Colne valley. Total habitable area sqft 3330 sqft.

Storm porch and entrance door lead to vestibule. A comfortable dual aspect sitting room comes with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. A door leads to the inner hall and back door. This hall gives access to the garden room which has south facing French doors to the garden.

From the garden room you will find a handy boot room and utility room. Moving on to the sun filled and vaulted kitchen/breakfast room, . This wonderful addition to the original house fully engages you with your surroundings, and is complemented with bi-fold doors leading onto a superb south facing balcony with extensive views. The fully fitted kitchen has an electric AGA. Beneath the kitchen is a reduced height basement. Completing the ground floor is a pleasant beamed dining room with box bay window.

Ascending the stairs, the landing gives way to three double bedrooms. Bedroom one has a dual aspect, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two is very charming, with a central chimney stack housing a period fire grate, exposed studwork and large fitted storage cupboards. Bedroom three has a dual aspect. The family bathroom is accessed off the landing. From a small landing with storage, stairs lead to a charming loft bedroom with reduced head room and dual aspect outlook.

The Barn

An impressive barn conversion has double entrance doors opening to a vaulted reception hall, with handy store room. Access is granted to both the bedroom and separate bathroom. The double bedroom has fitted wardrobes. Steps and double doors open to a capacious and vaulted open plan living area with fully fitted kitchen. French doors leading face west. gardenand roof Velux windows provide additional light. A returning staircase with glass balustrade leads to the mezzanine floor, which is suitable as a further sleeping area.

The Barn has PV roof panels, an EV charging point, and an established record of short term holiday lettings providing an income stream.

Planning consents have previously been obtained to link the house and barn.

Outside

The property stands on approx. 0.4 acres and is approached by a private driveway, with a detached single garage. There are additional off-road parking spaces adjacent to the barn. The private grounds predominantly face South. and are mainly laid to lawn interspersed with a variety of trees and shrubs. There is a large storage shed, and a large paved terrace which extends from the house to the barn.

Colne Engaine is situated in the heart of the Colne Valley which has some of the prettiest countryside in the County with plenty of opportunities for walks and riding.
It is well placed for the commuter being within easy reach of Braintree, Kelvedon and Marks Tey stations with the journey to Liverpool Street taking some 50 - 60 minutes. En-route to Kelvedon, one crosses the A120 trunk road which serves Braintree, Dunmow, Stansted Airport and the M11.
The market towns of Halstead and Coggeshall are both situated approximately 4 miles away which offer extensive shopping and dining facilities.
The region boasts a significant number of secondary and primary schools as well as colleges and nurseries. There are well-renowned private schools within easy reach and some of the country’s leading grammar schools in Colchester and Chelmsford.