Maldon

Dating back to the very early 1800’s with a Grade II Listing status, Elms Barn has undergone a meticulous and stylish conversion which was completed in 2004, now offering over 5,000 sq. ft. of living space together with a separate triple cart lodge and garage. The conversion of this rare double minstry Essex barn property includes a ‘cattle wing’ that offers a reception/entertaining space opening onto the sun terrace along with a study. There are five double bedrooms in total, three of which have en-suites. The main part of the barn is open plan showing the magnificent exposed timbers throughout, lots of natural light from four full height feature windows, exposed brickwork and a bespoke kitchen.

Approached along a private entry road Elms Barn is set well back from the road, offering ample parking along with a cart lodge with pantiled pitched roof providing 3-bay parking and an additional garage/workshop and storage. The interior of the barn is expansive with the central area being open-plan and full height showing the impressive roof timbers, four full height windows, galleried landings and oak flooring (with underfloor heating throughout this level). This provides ample entertaining space off which is a reception/sitting room with feature fireplace and a woodburning stove – adjacent is a separate office and cloakroom. A dining area is flooded with natural light from the high windows leading through to the bespoke kitchen/breakfast room which has a separate utility. Steps lead down into the ‘cattle wing’, a former cattle shed that dates back to 1871, containing a reception/garden room with a log burner and a glass wall with doors opening onto the sun terrace and beyond is a beautiful study. A plant room contains all the services for the property. The kitchen, with contemporary units topped with Corian and Oak worktops, includes a central island/breakfast area and built-in appliances including Neff double ovens, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Beyond this is a utility/boot room with butler sink.

A central balustrade staircase leads up to a galleried landing and the principal bedroom suite which has a dressing room and en-suite bathroom including a walk in shower, ‘his & hers’ sinks and a rolltop bath. To the other end of the barn is a further open staircase up to bedroom two which also offers a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. The remaining three bedrooms are within the ‘bedroom wing’ which provides its own inner hallway, three large double bedrooms – one with a wet room and a further family bathroom.

The plot extends to approximately 0.6 of an acre. Behind the cart lodge is a shingled vegetable garden/leisure area which can provide a secluded seating space, along with the raised vegetable beds and young fruiting plants. The barn is surrounded by well-tended lawns, mature trees, woodland planting and beech hedgerows. Behind the property is a high red brick wall providing privacy with further gardens and a paved south facing sun terrace.

Located between Maldon and Hatfield Peverel the property is in an ideal setting for access to the River Blackwater and Maldon Hythe Quay with its traditional sailing barges and the coastline beyond. Main line rail services are nearby at Hatfield Peverel or Witham (to London Liverpool Street) with the new Elizabeth Line service available from Shenfield. Chelmsford City Centre is within easy reach, offering excellent shopping including John Lewis and renowned schools. The location makes access to central London, motorway routes and Stansted Airport easily accessible.

Information: Tenure freehold, Historic England Grade II Listed status, EPC rating exempt, oil fired central heating, private drainage, Maldon District Council Tax band G. (Ref: NBC231340).

Hatfield Peverel main line station 3 miles approx. (London Liverpool Street approx. 40 minutes) | Maldon town centre 2.7 miles approx. | Chelmsford City Centre 9.5 miles approx.
Elm Green Preparatory School 6 miles approx. | Maldon Court Preparatory School 2 miles approx. | New Hall School 8 miles approx. | Excellent main road links (A12/M25 & A414/M11).