A fine Grade II listed detached medieval timber frame town house understood to date circa. 1580, with the option for an adjoining annexe cottage, situated within walled grounds of about 0.37 of an acre at the heart of this historic market town.

The house presents two storeys, mostly rendered elevations under a red peg tile roof dominated by an impressive oversize cross wing with adjoining two storey annexe cottage with mellow red-brick elevations, again below a peg tile roof.

In total the accommodation offers six bedrooms, providing flexible family accommodation, designed for extended family or multigenerational living and totals approx. 4,700 sq ft.

The Chase is entered from the front via an entrance hallway. The large dual aspect sitting room features a wealth of exposed timbers, with the centrepiece being the impressive inglenook fireplace with log burner. To the reverse of the sitting room is a further reception room, also featuring an inglenook fireplace with log burner and a concealed doorway providing access to the oak panelled dining room. There are three further reception rooms. The kitchen/breakfast room has been extended and features a vaulted ceiling with a collection of storage units and quality integrated appliances. The breakfast room leads directly out to the garden through double doors. Beyond is a cloakroom and a practical utility room which has been previously used as the kitchen for the annexe. A further cloakroom is located off the hall where access can also be gained to the cellar, providing a wonderful area for additional storage.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms. The principal bedroom is accessed over a small flight of steps which enjoys views to the front of the property. Two further double bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. A further double bedroom enjoys views over the patio area below. Two further bedrooms (both doubles) have the shared facility of a 'Jack & Jill' shower room. The family bathroom completes the first floor. The second floor features a double bedroom with storage cupboards.

Outside
The Chase is inconspicuously sited at the end of a gated tree-lined drive, opening to a large area for parking as well as a garage with electric charging point. Adjacent to the garage is a very useful studio currently being used as a gym. The attractive walled garden has been split into two areas. The formal garden to the front is mainly laid to lawn with a terrace extending from the kitchen/breakfast room. The second area of garden is to the south west of the house and is believed to have been purchased during the 1960s. This area of garden has been designed for recreational activities, laid with an artificial surface. There are a variety of well stocked mixed flower and shrub borders softening the garden walls, which surround almost the entirety of the grounds. All in about 0.37 of an acre.

Services: Mains services connected.

Local Authority: Braintree District Council. Council Tax band = G.

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