Watling Lane, Thaxted

A spacious, detached home extending to approximately 5,015 sq ft, arranged across four floors and featuring a self-contained integral annexe. The property offers impressive eco-friendly credentials and enjoys a west-facing garden with stunning views over the surrounding rolling countryside.

Ground Floor -

Reception Hall - An impressive and welcoming reception hall with a hardwood entrance door with leaded glazed panel and adjoining leaded windows, engineered oak flooring, timber staircase with carved spindles rising to the first floor and a further timber staircase with carved spindles leading down to the basement.

Sitting Room - A dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear, together with an impressive fireplace with exposed brickwork, oak bressummer and Aga free-standing stove.

Dining Room - A pair of glazed doors with adjoining full height windows with fitted shutters enjoying stunning views over the garden and countryside beyond. Oak flooring.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - The kitchen is fitted with a range of units with quartz worktop, together with a central island, sink unit, integrated dishwasher, space for free-standing fridge freezer, five oven Aga with gas hob, built-in pantry and larder with air conditioning unit. Window to the side aspect with fitted shutters and a pair of glazed doors with fitted shutters providing views through the garden room towards the garden and adjoining rolling countryside.

Garden Room - Tiled flooring and full height windows and door providing access to the terrace.

Utility Room - Comprising base and eye level units with quartz worktop, sink unit, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, built-in storage cupboard and glazed stable door providing access to the outdoor space. Further door leading to:

Integral Store Room - Electric door providing vehicular access. The garage also houses the extensive eco-equipment, including four storage batteries and EV panel equipment, together with the gas fired boiler and large hot water cylinder.

Cloakroom - Comprising WC, vanity wash basin and obscure glazed window.

Basement - Comprising:

Hallway - With understairs storage cupboard.

L-Shaped Room - Offering a multitude of uses, formerly used as a storage/reading area. Door to:

Office/Gym - Another well-proportioned space offering versatile usage.

Cinema Room - Another impressive room, incorporating a projector and screen, surround sound speakers and a bar area. The room could be utilised as a gym space, dependent upon requirements.

First Floor -

Landing - Staircase with carved spindles rising to the second floor, window to the front aspect with seating area and built-in linen cupboard.

Bedroom 1 - A spacious bedroom with window to the rear aspect enjoying stunning views, fitted with bedroom furniture incorporating a pair of wardrobes, in turn leading to a walk-in wardrobe with extensive hanging space with shelving above. Door to:

En Suite - Comprising shower enclosure, low level WC, vanity wash basin and obscure glazed window.

Bedroom 2 - A dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear aspects enjoying spectacular views. Door to:

En Suite - Comprising shower enclosure, WC, vanity wash basin and skylight.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the rear aspect with stunning views and hanging space with shelving above.

Bathroom - Comprising panelled bath, shower enclosure, WC, vanity wash basin and obscure glazed window.

Second Floor -

Landing - Doors to adjoining rooms and walk-in eaves storage space. The second floor could provide an ideal suite for teenagers.

Bedroom 4 - Skylight window to the rear aspect and door to:

En Suite - Comprising large shower enclosure, low level WC, vanity wash basin and skylight.

Bedroom 5 - A pair of windows to the rear aspect with views and access to the eaves storage space.

Integral Annexe - In addition to the main house is a self-contained annexe, accessed via a glazed stable door from the driveway. Accommodation comprising:

Kitchen/Living Space - The kitchen comprises a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, sink unit, four ring gas hob with oven below, free-standing washing machine and cupboard with space for fridge freezer. Oak flooring, window to the side aspect and staircase rising to:

First Floor Bedroom - Window overlooking the driveway, built-in wardrobes and door to:

En Suite - Comprising shower enclosure, vanity wash basin, low level WC and skylight.

Outside - The property is set in a tucked-away position within the town, located in a no-through lane. To the front of the property is a gravelled driveway providing extensive off-street parking, together with gated pathways to either side, in turn leading to the rear garden. Adjoining the rear of the property is a large paved terrace which is ideal for al fresco entertaining and enjoying spectacular views over the adjoining countryside. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a circular, well-stocked flower and shrub bed. In addition there is covered hot tub and a timber garden shed.

Solar Panels - The property benefits from two solar panel installations. The 4kw panels on the rear roof elevation are connected to a Feed In Tariff (averaging circa £800 p.a. for the current owner). The panels on the front roof elevation generate power for personal use, with no Feed In Tariff. Power generated by both sets are connected to battery storage.

Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.