5 bedroom character property for sale

Dukes Orchard is located on Spring Elms Lane in the picturesque and sought after village of Little Baddow.

Approached from the highway over a hardened gravel drive, the 1.44 Ac (0.58 Ha) plot is nestled in woodland with views over adjoining farmland.

Little Baddow lies to the east of Chelmsford with strong links to Danbury, Maldon, Chelmsford and the A12. The property is within 5 miles of the main line railway station at Hatfield Peverel and the new station at Beaulieu Park, Chelmsford (due to open soon).

The property adjoins land owned by Essex Wildlife Trust on three sides and enjoys far reaching southerly views from the ground and first floor over the adjoining farmland and conservation areas. 

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Postcode: CM3 4SG

Dukes Orchard is a substantial, detached, red brick house with clay tiled roof, constructed in the early 1905's.  The property boasts significant accommodation extending to approximately 3,532 Sq. Ft / 328.1 Sq m.

The property is in need of refurbishment and modernisation and may hold potential for significant alteration, extension or replacement (subject to the necessary consents).

Ground Floor

• Recessed entrance to entrance hall with parquet flooring
• Kitchen & Breakfast Room(5.03 x 3.81 m) - traditional solid fuel stove oven, double butler sink, built in larder cupboard and storage cupboards and line flooring
• Reception Room (6.43 x 4.01 m into bay) -Dual aspect & bay windows, parquet flooring and open fireplace
• Dining Room (4.88 x 3.28m) - South facing with door to garden, built-in cupboard units and carpet over parquet flooring
• Cloakroom with separate WC and wash handbasin
• Reception Room (4.22 x 4.19m) - Built-in storage cupboards with double doors to a covered veranda
• Stairs leading to back door and a cellar

First Floor

• Bedroom 1 (6.58 x 4.01m into bay) - Dual aspect with casement and bay windows, sink & cupboard unit, built-in wardrobes, bare wooden floor boards
• Bedroom 2 (4.55 x 3.23m) - built-in wardrobe, feature fireplace
• Bedroom 3 (4.29 x 2.79m) - built-in wardrobe, fireplace
• Bedroom 4 (4.37 x 2.87m) - built in wardrobe feature fireplace, sink
• Bedroom 5 (3.86 x 2.59m Max) - sink & cupboard unit, sink
• Storage Room (2.44 x 2.31m) - Restricted head height access. 
• Bathroom - Built in bath, sink & cupboard unit, part tiled and painted walls, built-in cupboard
• Separate WC
• Loft ladder access to large boarded loft space with window

External storage building, workshop & garage units with double wooden door access.

The gardens include mature woodland glades, grass terraces, ponds and shrub borders but are currently overgrown and inaccessible in places.

We understand that mains water and electricity are connected. There are storage heaters fitted and private drainage. Prospective purchasers must satsify themsleves as to the availability and suitability of utilities.

The property is assessed as Council Tax Band G.

The property is classed as Band G.

The property is sold subject to any easements, quasi easements, wayleaves, rights of way or obligations whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Rights of access to service the sceptic tank will be reserved over the adjoining farm track.

Overage may be included subject to negotiation and terms.

Strictly by appointment Viewing of the property is entirely at the risk of the enquirer. Neither Whirledge & Nott nor the vendor accept any responsibility for any damage, injury or accident during viewing.

The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and address prior to solicitors being instructed.

Whirledge & Nott does not have any authority to give representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate. No assumption should be made that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Whirledge & Nott has not carried out a survey nor tested any appliances, services or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.