This charming period detached cottage is part-thatched and believed to date back to the 15th Century, retaining many original features, including redbrick fireplaces and exposed timbers to the walls and ceilings in many rooms of the house. The property has been extended and improved offering spacious living accommodation in excess of 2800 sq ft and offers 3 reception rooms, bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, a Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a further 4 bedrooms and family bathroom. The property also boasts a generous detached 1 bedroom self-contained annex, a detached double garage with studio/gym above and sits on a gated plot approaching 0.5 of an acre with a gravel driveway offering parking for numerous vehicles. EPC Rating C. The Setting Situated within the highly regarded village of Aythorpe Roding, one of eight villages known as ‘The Rodings’, located just under 6 miles from Great Dunmow, offering a comprehensive range of amenities, such as shops, public houses, restaurants and schooling for all age groups and is also within easy access to the acclaimed Felsted School. Excellent schooling in the larger town of Chelmsford which is approximately 9 miles away and Bishop’s Stortford, less than 12 miles away, both offering good rail links into London Liverpool Street and Cambridge and for the road user, junction 7 of the M11 is less than 10 miles away, also giving direct access to London & Cambridge. Aythorpe Roding has a great community feel and offers village and farm shops in nearby Leaden Roding, the popular Axe & Compasses public house and cricket club. There are also superb nearby walks and cycle routes. Stansted’s International Airport is approximately 20 minutes by car. Ground Floor A solid wood door opens onto an entrance lobby suitable for cloakroom and boot storage, which further opens on to the main, dual aspect sitting room, a lovely room steeped in character with exposed timbers to walls and the ceiling, a lovely redbrick fireplace with inset wood burner and a turned, open tread oak staircase to the first floor. A further opening leads to the dining room with solid oak flooring window overlooking the front garden a second staircase rising to the first floor. The dining room flows through to a stylish hardwood conservatory with French doors out to the rear garden and patio area. From the dining room a door opens onto an inner hallway with an external door to the rear of the property and also accesses a bright bespoke kitchen/breakfast room which has been fitted with a good range of wall and base units, integrated appliances, granite worksurfaces and tiled flooring with French doors leading out to the side of the property accessing the annex. There is a separate utility room and a family bathroom that completes this floor. First Floor The first floor can be accessed by two separate staircases, one from the main sitting room which rises to two of the characterful bedrooms both having exposed timbers to walls and ceilings. The second staircase from the dining room rises to a landing area which accesses the Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room and fabulous views over neighbouring countryside. There are a further two bedrooms that complete this floor. Outside The property is approached by a five-bar gate onto a gravel driveway offering parking for numerous vehicles and leads to the detached double garage with a staircase rising to a studio/gym above. The private gardens are predominantly to the front of the property and are laid to lawn with mature trees, fruit trees and flower beds, with the borders screened by hedgerows. To the rear of the property is an extremely private terraced area, excellent for outside entertaining. Annex The detached self-contained annex offers an open plan living room with adjoining kitchen, a good-sized double bedroom and bathroom. Services Air source heat pump for heating and hot water, private drainage, water and electricity are connected. Local Authority Uttlesford District Council Council Tax Tax Band F IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. IFC240068 Features: - Garage - Garden