Chelmsford

An impressive c.16th Century Grade II Listed country residence to the west of Chelmsford City which has been totally refurbished to a high standard throughout with all new double glazed handmade windows, new plumbing and heating system and has been re-wired throughout. The property features 4 double bedrooms, two with en-suite’s, three reception rooms and separate storage barns. Set on a plot in excess of an acre featuring a detached Barn with games room/bar area and first floor storage. There is also a further detached agricultural Barn offering potential to convert into a separate dwelling, with separate access (subject to the usual planning consents). The property is surrounded by open countryside in a sought-after location within easy reach of road and rail links. Features include exposed beams, feature fireplaces, underfloor heating in central dining room and a high level of insulation throughout. The property has been well maintained and has been recently re-roofed.

Boards Farm is approached via electronically controlled wooden gates leading into a gravelled driveway offering ample off road parking with a walled front garden offering seating areas and access to the front of the property. The ground floor offers three reception rooms including a spacious living room with feature brick fireplace, a central dining room with tiled wood effect flooring with underfloor heating and another feature fireplace. The kitchen/family room is a lovely space for family entertaining with central island, dividing beams and range of fitted solid oak units incorporating a butler sink, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and Quooker tap – there is a Rangemaster cooker and separate gas Rayburn. All the rooms feature exposed beams, some of which have been painted to create bright and welcoming living areas. There is also a shower room/wc with tiled floor from an inner hallway which also offers a door to outside and the staircase to the first floor. There are four double bedrooms to the first floor, bedrooms either end offer modern fully tiled en-suites with walk-in showers, together with a further bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and panelled vanity unit.

There are numerous outbuildings at Boards Farm – opposite the main house across from the newly installed paved sun terrace and gravelled area, is a pitched roof weatherboarded building with corrugated roof offering four separate storage areas offering garden storage and workshop space. The main landscaped area of gardens offer access to a detached building with bi-folding doors used as a games room with vaulted beamed ceiling and adjoining bar area, with power and light connected. A large detached Barn with dual double doors provides open storage, machinery access with a first floor loft storage area and offers potential to convert into a separate dwelling, subject to the usual planning consents. The gardens are beautifully landscaped offering an abundance of mature trees and shrub planting with well tended lawns and seating areas. To one side of the property is an area of Orchard, a vegetable garden and greenhouse with an abundance of fruit trees including apple, plum, cherry and pear trees together with vines. A natural spring/drainage ditch keeps the garden moisture under control. The remainder of the plot is grassed with mature hedgerows and trees.

Newney Green lies to the west of Chelmsford set amidst beautiful countryside, bridleways and woodland with the Fox & Goose pub/restaurant nearby and Writtle village centre just 3 miles away. Excellent road links are nearby with main line rail services at nearby Chelmsford City Centre. There are excellent local schools with further renowned educational facilities at Chelmsford including King Edward VI Grammar School and New Hall School.

Information: Tenure Freehold, EPC exempt, Historic England Grade II Listing, Chelmsford City Council Band G, private drainage (Biodegradable tank), LPG gas heating, chimney recently re-lined. (Ref: CAV210054).

Chelmsford main line station 5 miles (London Liverpool Street approx. 34 minutes) | Roxwell CofE Primary School approx. 2 miles, New Hall School approx. 8.7 miles | Writtle approx. 3 miles
King Edward Grammar School, Chelmsford 4.7 miles approx. | Ingatestone village and main line station approx. 6.7 miles | Main road links via A414/A12/M25/M11 (Stansted Airport)