Originally dating back to circa 1650 this beautifully presented detached country cottage offers a wealth of character and charm with separate detached annex, situated on a private wooded plot approaching 7 acres including a paddock with its own gated access from Church Lane.Sellers insight The sellers have resided at Manor Cottage for 22 years. They were initially drawn to the property for its gardens, with the woodland being a haven for wildlife and space for the family to grow and enjoy. The close proximity to highly regarded schools and transport links to London with Shenfield station just a 10 minute drive away was another reason it suited their family needs.Since being at the property they have added a garden room and sun room as well as replacing the roof, new insulation and weather boarding. The sun room being their favourite room perfect to enjoy the peace and quiet whilst watching the birds and wildlife.The Sellers have many memorable moments at Manor Cottage, especially the space it enabled them to entertain and host summer parties in the garden with so much space around to enjoy.There is a great sense of community in the area, the neighbours are extremely friendly and the village has lots of activities going on, especially for children with clubs such as football, brownies and scouts.They will certainly miss the peace and tranquillity and being surrounded by nature. Now its just the two of them they are looking to downsize and would love a family to enjoy the property has much as they have over the years.The property Situated in a semi-rural position in the popular village of Doddinghurst this beautifully presented Four Bedroom detached Cottage offers a wealth of character and charm with the benefit of not being listed.Approached by a gated gravel driveway The main Cottage sits prominent with central hallway giving access to the reception rooms, pantry, ground floor cloakroom and stairs to first floor. The dual aspect sitting room with features a red brick fireplace hosting a wood burning stove. The Office/Study has been carefully designed to accommodate home working. The Kitchen/Dining Room is perfectly placed across the rear of the property with French doors leading onto the garden. Ample bespoke units are complimented by granite worksurfaces and built in appliances.The first floor hosts four double bedrooms all with built in wardrobes and en-suite shower room to the principle bedroom.The detached Blacksmiths Barn provides the annexe accommodation with reception room / Kitchen and ground floor bedroom/study. Stairs lead you to the first floor with further bedroom, dressing /bedroom and a bathroom. The right hand side of the barn offers garaging and a workshop.The Annex benefits form having its own electric and Sky connection.OutsideWell maintained gardens surround the property with many mature shrubs and trees. A garden room, patio area, green house, vegetable patch and log store sit well in the south/west facing gardens extending to a large wooded area home to much wildlife as well as tractor/mower store. Leading onto a paddock area with its own separate gated access from Church Lane. The whole plot approaches 7 acres.Council Tax Band Glocation Church Lane is located half a mile from Doddinghurst village centre with its local parade of shops, restaurant and takeways facilities. Families choose to live there for its highly regarded primary schools as well as many open spaces, countryside walks, bridlepaths whilst still being just a short drive to Brentwood, Ongar and Chelmsford.Brentwood Town Centre, Train Station Shenfield Station are both under a 5 miles away with trains into London in approximately 20mins also now with access to the new Elizabeth Line. Main road links for the A12/M25 and A414 are also within easy reach.

A beautifully presented detached residence set on a wooded plot of approx. 6.8 acres featuring a large detached Barn which offers one/two bedroom Annex accommodation and barn storage/garaging, together with a garden room within the landscaped garden. The property is approached by a private gated entrance off Church Lane into a gravelled driveway and parking area. The main residence features a central hallway giving access to the dual-aspect reception featuring a red brick open fireplace with woodburning stove. There is a purpose-designed study/home office to the front aspect, a cloakroom and a walk-in larder cupboard. Beyond this to the side of the property is a stylish green oak reception/family room with a vaulted ceiling, oak beams and red brick feature wall with woodburning stove and a flagstone floor with underfloor heating – this room offers bi-folding doors to the garden and oak framed windows to the side. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room offers a range of wooden units, granite worktops and built-in appliances including double oven and gas hob with a breakfast bar dividing the dining area with a further bespoke blue painted dresser unit and French doors into the garden. To the first floor is the principal bedroom with built-in mirrored storage cupboards and an en-suite with double shower. There are three further double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and a family bathroom.The detached former Blacksmith’s Barn offers, to one side, a reception, fitted kitchen and bedroom/study with stairs leading up to a larger bedroom, dressing area/bedroom and a bathroom. The right hand side of the barn offers garaging/workshop/work space and a cloakroom. The landscaped garden features mature trees, shrubs and well-tended lawns with a picturesque Garden Room with sun terrace enjoying views across the south-westerly facing gardens with a greenhouse, vegetable patch and log store. A gateway leads through to mature woodland which is a haven for wildlife and beyond is a further gateway into the paddocks – there is an entrance off the road into the paddocks and a three-bay tractor/mower store. Services include mains gas, electric and drainage, the Annex having its own electric supply and Sky connection.The property occupies a sought-after semi-rural location with open countryside on your doorstep and Doddinghurst village centre just one mile, being well-placed for access to Shenfield main line station, Brentwood town centre and main road links. EPC C.

A superb 1907 built house of considerable character, appointed to a very good standard throughout and located in one of the most desirable roads in Old Shenfield. This large family home contains 3,250 square feet of well-planned accommodation and is situated on a magnificent 0.64 acre landscaped plot. The property is a 0.9 mile walk to Shenfield mainline railway station and shopping Broadway. Five bedrooms. Three en-suites.From beneath a sheltered oak canopy entrance a paved step rises to solid oak front door with glazed panels to either side. This opens to:-Reception Hall (7.49m x 2.44m (24'7 x 8'))A lovely bright and spacious entrance into this large family home from which a fine oak turned open tread staircase rises to the first floor galleried landing. Light is drawn from a feature window to the front elevation and additional window to side. Oak flooring throughout. Spotlights and cove cornice to ceiling. Radiators. A focal point is a feature gas coal effect fire with wooden decorative surround and tiled hearth. Wall mounted entry phone system. Two radiators. Doors to:-Wc (2.01m x 1.24m (6'7 x 4'1))A tasteful cloakroom with tiling to the floor and to full ceiling height with feature borders. Back to WC with concealed cistern. Vanity wash hand basin with matching gloss cupboards below and mixer tap. Two obscure glazed windows to the front and side elevations. Contemporary style radiator. Spotlights to ceiling.Study (3.38m x 2.36m (11'1 x 7'9))Conveniently situated at the front of the property. Window to front elevation with radiator below. Spotlights and cove cornice to ceiling. Integrated ceiling speakers.Living Room (5.36m x 4.95m (17'7 x 16'3))An attractive triple aspect room with windows to front, rear and side elevations. Cove cornice to ceiling. Integrated speakers. Four wall light points. Three radiators. An attractive feature is a brick fireplace incorporating log burner.Sitting Room (5.23m x 3.71m (17'2 x 12'2))An excellent companion to the kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a window to the side elevation. Ornate cove cornice to ceiling and picture rail. A central focal point is a chimney with oak bressummer. Continuation of oak flooring from reception hall. Three radiators. Integrated ceiling speakers.Conservatory (6.81m x 4.32m (22'4 x 14'2))This is a magnificent later addition to this attractive property. Fitted with hardwood double glazed windows to three elevations providing panoramic views of the extensive, mature and secluded rear garden. Tiling to the floor. Spotlights to ceiling. Two sets of French doors lead to the rear garden terrace. Open to:-Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.08m x 3.20m (16'8 x 10'6))The kitchen has been fitted with a modern range of light gloss units that comprise base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets along two walls. A long granite worktop incorporates a Blanco one and a quarter bowl sink unit with ribbed granite drainer and mixer tap. Space for range cooker and American fridge-freezer. Integrated appliances to remain include a Siemens microwave oven and dishwasher. Spotlights and integrated speakers to ceiling. Continuation of oak strip flooring from reception hall. This room has space for a range cooker with concealed extractor hood fitted above. The kitchen/breakfast room opens to a large conservatory that leads back into the family room. Integrated ceiling speakers.Utility Room (4.78m x 2.46m (15'8 x 8'1))A very spacious utility room fitted with a similar range of light gloss units that comprise base cupboards and wall mounted cabinets along two walls and matching granite worktop that incorporates a stainless steel Blanco double bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and granite upstand. Space and plumbing for domestic appliances. Tiling to floor. Spotlights to ceiling. Contemporary radiator. Glazed door to:-PantryA most practical area of this property. This would serve as an excellent wine cellar, or alternatively additional storage room, if required. Fitted with spotlights and continuation tiling to floor. The Utility opens to:-Work Shop (3.43m x 2.77m (11'3 x 9'1))Fitted with a range of wooden units that comprise base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets with contrasting wooden worktop. Tiling to floor. Spotlights to ceiling. The room accommodates the Vaillant gas fired boiler and also one of the cylinders. Double doors open to the garage. The work shop opens to the second cloakroom and games room.WcA tastefully appointed second cloakroom within the house fitted with a close coupled WC and wall mounted wash hand basin and mixer tap. Tiling to floor and part tiling to walls with feature border. Radiator. Spotlights to ceiling. Extractor fan.Second Study/Gymnasium (4.65m x 3.23m (15'3 x 10'7))A lovely bright room drawing light from french doors that lead to the rear garden terrace with windows to side and a large glazed atrium with electronically operated opening windows to the ceiling. This room is currently being used as a study, though could otherwise serve as an excellent gymnasium, games room or additional sitting room. Spotlights and integrated audio speakers to the ceiling. Two radiators.First Floor LandingA door half way up the staircase opens to a room which has been fitted with a window to the front that contains the second water cylinder within this property. It also makes a very useful and practical storage space. It also accommodates the CCTV operating equipment and existing wiring is in place to house Sonos amplifiers. As previously mentioned the tall feature window to the front elevation of the reception hall illuminates this landing. Radiator. Velux style ceiling light. Three wall light points. Doors to:Master Bedroom (5.26m x 3.68m (17'3 x 12'1))A window to the rear elevation provides attractive views of the expansive and magnificent plot. Spotlights to ceiling. Integrated ceiling speakers. Radiator. Feature Victorian style fireplace with attractive tiled inserts. The bedroom leads to the:-Dressing AreaSpotlights to ceiling. The dressing area has been fitted with floor to ceiling wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors along two walls. To the far end a floor to ceiling cupboard provides additional storage space. Door to:-En-Suite Shower Room (3.35m x 1.75m (11' x 5'9))A luxuriously appointed room with a wide tiled shower enclosure, feature wash hand basin with mixer tap and back to wall WC with concealed cistern. Tiling to floor and to full ceiling height. Spotlights to ceiling. Window to rear elevation. Towel rail and heated and contemporary style radiator.Bedroom Two (4.17m x 4.04m (13'8 x 13'3))Bedroom two is also situated at the rear of the property with windows to rear and side elevations. Radiator. Spotlights to ceiling. Integrated speakers. Frosted glazed door to:-En-Suite Shower RoomThis contains a wide tiled shower enclosure, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard below. Close coupled WC. Tiling to floor and part tiling to walls. Spotlights to ceiling. Heated towel rail. Obscure glazed window to rear aspect.Bedroom Three (4.32m x 3.25m (14'2 x 10'8))Another dual aspect bedroom with windows to front and side elevations. Two radiators. Spotlights to ceiling. A range of built-in wardrobes with cupboards above provide excellent hanging and shelving space. Doors to:-En-Suite Shower RoomThis en-suite is accessed through a pair of double floor to ceiling wardrobe doors to the centre of the range. It comprises a tiled shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.Bedroom Four (4.67m x 2.62m (15'4 x 8'7))Two windows face the front elevation. Spotlights to ceiling. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes with sliding doors provide hanging and shelving space.Bedroom Five (4.17m x 2.67m (13'8 x 8'9))Two windows face the front and between them is a Victorian style fireplace. Two radiators. Spotlights to ceiling. Access to loft storage space.Family Bathroom (2.49m x 2.24m (8'2 x 7'4))The bathroom has been fitted with a four piece suite that comprises a Sanitan pedestal wash hand basin, Sanitan close coupled WC and a Victorian style roll top, claw foot freestanding bath with Victorian style mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Tiled shower enclosure. Victorian style heated towel rail. Tiling to the floor and to ceiling height. Spotlights to ceiling. Obscure glazed window to the side elevation.Rear GardenThis property is situated on a most exceptional plot which measures 0.64 acre and is planted with a varied and interesting assortment of shrubs, plants and trees which provides a most appealing garden setting. Running across the rear of the property is a paved slate terrace. Steps descend to the top section of the garden which is laid with artificial turf, this area can be used all year round. Built-in Swim Spa. Outside lighting. Additional steps lead down to the second tier which has been laid to lawn, this area was previously used as a tennis court screened on all four boundaries by mature trees providing total seclusion Through a wooden pergola is a third area to this expansive garden which would make an excellent children's play area, if required. It also houses the garden waste out of sight. There is a resin pathway that leads to the rear of the garden.Front GardenThis property has a broad frontage to Worrin Road and is accessed via a wide sweeping carriage driveway through feature electronically operated oak gates, between which the house is screened from the road by mature evergreen hedgerow. This broad driveway provides off-street parking for a good many vehicles with ease and a gate leads to the rear garden. Access to garage. Keypad electronically operated pedestrian gate to front door.GarageThe garage has been fitted with a remote control electronically operated door. It has power and light.