The Street, Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8RG | Property for sale | Savills
3,165 sq ft(294.04 sq m)
Guide price £1,150,000(€1,311,243)

The StreetWoodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8RG

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in December 2023
  • No onward chain.
  • Flexible levels of accommodation with a range of useful outbuildings
  • Stunning principal bedroom suite with luxury en suite facilities
  • Hilltop position with wonderful views
  • All in about 6 acres of gardens and grounds

17th century listed farmhouse with modern additions providing spectacular farmland views.

About this property

  • Hill Farm is a beautifully presented village house, commanding an elevated position, providing excellent levels of accommodation and set within a mature plot of about 6 acres.

    The main part of the house dates back to the 17th century with a more recent, contemporary addition added in 2016. Hill Farm is a substantial timber-framed house with both brick and plaster elevations under a handmade red-clay-tiled roof. There are up to six bedrooms arranged over the first and second floors with several reception rooms to the ground floor including a light-filled lounge/dining room of open-plan design, offering spectacular views and extending on to the beautifully landscaped gardens.

    There is a detached outbuilding providing a carport, gym and workshop with large storage area and a spacious gated drive.

    Hill Farm constitutes a valuable source of historical architecture and is listed as Grade II. The light-filled accommodation provides balanced reception and bedroom spaces, suited for a range of lifestyles, and can be entered from the front or the side. To the front of the house is a welcoming entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor. The kitchen is a wonderful room fitted with light-coloured units and wooden worksurfaces, leading to an adjoining utility room and cellar. There are two reception rooms to the side of the property offering exposed timbers and a cloakroom which can be accessed from an outer lobby, accessed from the drive. To the rear is a stunning lounge/dining room providing three sets of bi-fold doors opening on to the magnificent west-facing terrace and grounds. This wonderful entertaining space opens to a bar and oak-framed garden room. To the first floor are four bedrooms and a family bathroom with a discreet walk-in dressing room located to the front of the house. The principal bedroom suite is a wonderful room with a dressing area and luxury en suite shower room. To the upper level are two further bedrooms.

    Outside
    Hill Farm occupies a prominent position commanding stunning views over its grounds. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped, principally laid to lawn with a delightful terrace extending from the immediate rear of the house. The gardens have been thoughtfully planted with a collection of specimen trees and shrubs providing all-year-round colour and interest.

    Services
    Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired heating.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

This property is full of character but has a modern feel. The views are spectacular.

Karl ManningProperty agent

Local information

  • South Woodham Ferrers train station: 1.5 miles; A130: 2 miles; Hyde Hall: 2.4 miles; Wickford: 5.6 miles; Chelmsford:10.9 miles; Stansted Airport: 25.7 miles; Canary Wharf: 36.9 miles. All distances approximate.
  • The property occupies a delightful hilltop position within the attractive village of Woodham Ferrers. Woodham Ferrers is a small village about 10.9 miles southeast of Chelmsford, located between South Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre. The property is close to the grounds of St Mary's Church. Woodham Ferrers provides a public house (The Bell) and a popular primary school. The village offers some fine walks over neighbouring countryside and is within 2.4 miles of RHS Hyde Hall.
  • The nearby town of South Woodham Ferrers has its own town square with shops, banks and schools as well as a station into London Liverpool Street. There are transport links to Anglo-European, King Edward Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls, all of which are well performing schools.

Additional information

  • Local authority: Chelmsford City Council. Council tax band = G (with improvement indicator).
  • Directions: From South Woodham Ferrers, proceed into Woodham Ferrers and the property is located at the top of The Street, on the left-hand side. Postcode: CM3 8RG.
  • EPC Exempt
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G