Dowsetts was built in the 16th century with later additions in the 17th, 18th and 20th century. The property is a typical example of timber framed, thatched roof cottage. Records state a bargain and sale (and change of name from Hall House) of the property to Richard Dowsett in 1688, the origin of the name.

The accommodation comprises; a pretty vestibule, gorgeous sitting room featuring exposed timbers and brickwork and an inglenook fireplace, a spacious dining room, a beautiful kitchen breakfast room finished to an exacting standard including high ceilings, an aga, a sit-up breakfast bar and casual seating area, two good sized bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a stunning shower room and WC.

The first floor accommodation comprises; a sizeable main bedroom suite featuring beautiful exposed timbers, bespoke wardrobes and storage and a magnificent en suite bathroom with a separate shower enclosure.

Outside

The property offers two points of vehicular access either from North Weald Road or Kents Lane. A formal parking area is accessed from Kent Lane via 5 bar electronically operated gate. There is a detached double garage building with a very useful room above accessed via an external staircase. There is an additional detached building which is currently being used as an office, store room and workshop but offers great scope to be more bespoke in line with a new owners requirements.
To the immediate rear of the kitchen is a delightful paved terrace area which is the perfect place for a summer dinner party soaking up the last of the afternoon/evening sun to the west.

The gardens have been meticulously designed and arranged to provide several areas of interest maintaining beautiful presentation throughout all of the four seasons. This has taken the owners a tenure of over 40 years to create. Highlights include; immaculate manicured lawns, beautifully presented raised beds and a jolly folly. The pièce de resistance has to be the pool area. This marvellous space has been thoughtfully designed to provide a fantastic section of the house to really enjoy the in long summer months. It includes a good sized heated swimming pool with an artificial grass surround, a lovely paved terrace, a thatched timber gazebo and a pool house containing the pool equipment and machinery.

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