Green LaneBurnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PU

Little Johns Farmhouse is located in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of the town and on a pretty country lane. Listed Grade II of architectural or historical interest, the house dates from the 18th century and is timber framed with weatherboard elevations under a clay tiled roof. Set back from the lane and enjoying beautiful gardens which overlook farmland, it has a swimming pool, cart lodge and secure garaging. This is a very special property indeed.

A central door opens into a porch with a door accessing the entrance hall, with a wood floor, fine staircase and access to the ground floor shower room. To the right of the hall is a well proportioned sitting room. A redbrick fireplace provides a focal point and houses a log burner. The walls are panelled and contrast with a wooden floor. On the opposite side of the house is a separate dining room with a sash window, redbrick fireplace with wood burner and a wooden floor. At the rear of the house is a cosy garden room providing beautiful views over the large pond, gardens and grounds. This room has some lovely exposed ceiling timbers which complement a wooden floor. The kitchen/dining room has a clay tiled floor with contrasting units and exposed timbers over a vaulted ceiling. An AGA is set into a brick alcove, complementing areas of exposed brick including two floor-to-ceiling areas incorporating a double oven and providing a housing for a fridge freezer. Adjacent is a utility room with fitted units and a door into the garden. A fine staircase leads to a spacious landing - a bright and spacious area lit by a tall sash window.

On the first floor are four bedrooms, one currently used as a study. The principal bedroom has an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and features a fireplace. A family bathroom has been fitted in a traditional style and includes marble floor tiling.

Outside
The house is set approximately 115 ft back from the lane and is approached over a broad drive bordered by lawns and culminating in a useful parking area between the garages. To the right is a three-bay cart lodge, one with garage doors along with a store room to the end, also with double doors. This is recently constructed with a timber-frame under a slate roof. Planning was granted, however building regulations have not been signed off, as this involves the removal of a tree, something the sellers wanted to avoid. Opposite is a detached brick outbuilding with two sets of double doors providing garaging and machinery store.

The front garden is retained by a soft redbrick wall with a central five-bar gate opening into a pathway. The path dissects substantial lawns and continues to the side of the house. To the righthand side a picket fence separates the garden from the pool. The pool is located in a private walled enclosure surrounded by decking. Behind the pool is a useful outbuilding overlooking the gardens. At the rear of the house lies a brick terrace including an under-croft area ideal for al fresco dining in the summer months. Beyond is large pond with a footbridge linking an island. Beyond are extensive lawns, punctured with mature deciduous trees and enclosed by post and rail fencing and backing onto farmland.

Services
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas.

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