4 bed detached house for sale

Bicknacre Road, East Hanningfield CM3

** Guide Price £750,000 - £775,000 **

Nestled in a highly desirable semi-rural setting and set back from the road, Old Common Farmhouse is a beautifully presented four bedroom detached period cottage, offering a perfect blend of character features and modern-day comfort. Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking, the property enjoys an attractive frontage with landscaped gardens and a detached garage / outbuilding.

Internally, the accommodation extends to approximately 192.4 sqm (2,070 sqft), arranged over two floors. The ground floor welcomes you with a central entrance hall leading to three versatile reception areas. A generous dual-aspect formal dining room offers excellent proportions for entertaining, while the spacious dual-aspect living room provides a warm and inviting setting for relaxation and social gatherings. The breakfast room sits adjacent to the well-appointed country-style kitchen, which features a range of fitted units and direct access to the rear. A useful ground floor WC completes the downstairs accommodation.

To the first floor, the property offers four well-sized bedrooms, including a principal bedroom benefitting from a modern en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a spacious family bathroom.

One of the standout features of Old Common Farmhouse is the beautifully maintained and generously proportioned gardens, which wrap around the property and provide a truly idyllic outdoor setting. Predominantly laid to lawn, the gardens are framed by mature hedging and an impressive variety of established trees, creating both privacy and a picturesque backdrop throughout the seasons.

A number of specimen trees, including mature oaks and ornamental varieties, lend structure and character, while well-stocked borders and thoughtfully placed planting add colour and interest. The expansive lawn offers ample space for outdoor entertaining, family activities, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
A charming post-and-rail fenced area enhances the country feel, while the open aspect provides a wonderful sense of space and connection to the surrounding countryside. The gardens are perfectly suited for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle, with plenty of scope for further landscaping, kitchen gardening, or even lifestyle pursuits subject to requirements.

Old Common Farmhouse enjoys a highly desirable position along Bicknacre Road, offering a perfect balance of rural charm and accessibility. The property is set within easy reach of the popular villages of Bicknacre and Danbury, both of which provide a range of local amenities including shops, pubs, restaurants, and well-regarded schools.

For commuters, the location is particularly appealing, with convenient access to Chelmsford city centre, offering a comprehensive range of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities, along with a mainline railway station providing direct services to London Liverpool Street.

The surrounding area is renowned for its beautiful countryside and outdoor lifestyle opportunities, with nearby woodland walks, nature reserves, and the scenic Danbury Common all within close proximity. The property also benefits from good road links to the A12 and A130, making travel across Essex and beyond straightforward.