5 bed detached house for sale

Chelmsford Road, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex CM6

Substantial listed farmhouse on the edge of Felsted.

Description
An opportunity to acquire a charming Grade II listed home, dating from the 15th century with 20th century additions, set within about 1.8 acres of landscaped gardens and conveniently positioned for Felsted.

The property has a useful range of outbuildings, including stables, garaging and a barn/games room. In addition, there is tennis court and swimming pool.

Millbanks offers beautifully balanced, flexible accommodation totalling approximately 3,443 sq ft, arranged over two floors and entered via a welcoming entrance hall that provides access to the principal reception rooms. To one side, the sitting room and adjoining snug enjoy excellent natural light and period detailing. A separate study offers an ideal area for home working. The dining room provides a further reception space. The kitchen/breakfast room sits at the heart of the home and is a generous, practical room with direct access to the larder, utility room and lobby.

The ground floor also includes a bedroom suite arrangement, with bedrooms 4 and 5 positioned together alongside a shower room. Bedroom 3 includes an en suite bathroom and offers multi-generational living or ancillary use.

The first floor is arranged around a central landing, leading to two well proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is notably spacious, while bedroom 2 has garden views.

Outbuildings
A particularly attractive feature of the property is its range of outbuildings, providing excellent versatility. These include:
- A stable
- A double garage extending to over 41 ft in length
- A wood store
- A detached barn/games room, measuring 35 ft, ideal for leisure use or potential future adaptation (subject to the necessary consents)

Outside
Approached via a sweeping private drive, the property enjoys an impressive arrival, bordered by a period brick wall that runs alongside the road. The house sits within about 1.8 acres of mature, well-kept grounds, with manicured lawns, established trees and views.

To one side of the drive is a generous parking area and access to the garaging, while the wider grounds include a private swimming pool with an adjoining barn/games room, offering excellent leisure space. The arrangement of the outbuildings provides both practicality and flexibility, complementing the main house and enhancing the overall sense of privacy. Beyond is an all-weather tennis court.

Services
Mains water and drainage, oil-fired heating.

Location
Millbanks is located on the southern edge of the sought-after village of Felsted. Set on elevated ground, the house benefits from panoramic north and westerly views across the surrounding countryside.

Felsted offers an excellent range of everyday amenities, including a doctor’s surgery, village shop and post office. The community is served by Holy Cross church, The Swan Inn, a welcoming tea room, and Rumblebees - a popular bookshop and music cafe.

The area provides superb access to countryside walks and riding routes, with the Flitch Way running along the edge of the village. This former railway line forms an important green corridor and wildlife haven stretching between Braintree and Bishop’s Stortford.

The locality is well served by both state and independent schools. Felsted itself offers a primary and pre-school, alongside the renowned Felsted School, which educates boys and girls from ages 4 to 18. Additional primary schools are found in Stebbing, Rayne and Ford End, with secondary schools located in Dunmow and Chelmsford.

For commuters, there are rail connections from Braintree, Chelmsford and Stansted Airport - all providing services to London Liverpool Street. Road links are equally convenient, with the A120 offering swift access to the M11 at Junction 8 near Bishop’s Stortford.

Square Footage: 3,443 sq ft

Acreage:
1.8 Acres

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