The TyeEast Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8AU

Occupying a prominent position within the heart of East Hanningfield with views towards the village green, Rails Farm is a handsome Grade II listed period home being sold with no onward chain.

The house extends to around 3,000 sq ft of accommodation together with an impressive range of outbuildings extending to almost 1,400 sq ft, and is set within gardens of about half an acre.

Believed to date from the 16th century, the house displays many features associated with its age, including exposed timbers, original fireplaces and traditional joinery. Whilst in a comfortable condition, this is a rare opportunity to sympathetically update a substantial historic home while retaining its original character.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is notable for the generous proportions of its principal rooms and its ceiling heights. The reception hall leads to an impressive sitting room of almost 30 ft in length, enjoying a dual aspect and centred around a substantial period fireplace. Opposite, the formal dining room provides an ideal setting for entertaining and connects directly to the kitchen, creating an easy flow for both everyday family life and larger gatherings.

Positioned to the rear of the house, the kitchen/breakfast room is well proportioned and benefits from an adjoining utility room with external access. Together these spaces provide excellent practical support and, subject to any necessary works, offer obvious potential for reconfiguration into a more contemporary family kitchen.

The first floor provides six bedrooms arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom enjoys the benefit of an en suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and separate WC. Several of the rooms enjoy attractive views across the gardens, village green and surrounding countryside, while the layout also offers flexibility for those seeking home office or dressing room space.

Outside
The property is set back from its lane setting and is approached by a sweeping gravel driveway offering an extensive parking area and access to the detached weatherboarded outbuilding. Comprising a large double garage together with a series of workshop, studio and storage areas, the building offers exceptional versatility for a wide variety of ancillary uses, such as a home office/workspace, gym or hobbies area with further potential for adaptation to guest accommodation or multigenerational use, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The gardens wrap around the house and are laid principally to lawn with mature trees and established planting creating a good degree of privacy. Paved terraces adjoining the house provide ideal areas for outdoor entertaining, while the rear of the property enjoys attractive views across open countryside.

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

Agent's note
Some photographs have been digitally enhanced to show the property's potential and are for illustrative purposes only.

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