Danes Vale is a fabulous Equestrian Grade II listed country house, originally built in the 16th Century to a traditional timber frame construction, with later Victorian additions. Accommodation is arranged over three floors and, within the grounds, which extend to approximately 14.3 acres, are two 2 bedroomed annexes, several outbuildings, and a barn offering stables and workshop.The ground floor comprises three reception rooms consisting of dining room, sitting room and an office, and a superb kitchen/breakfast room. This is fitted with a bespoke range of cabinets, integrated appliances and granite surfaces. Within the bay window is a purpose built seating area. There is also a utility room. What was once the reception area retains fine examples of carved wooden panelling, as do the dining room, adjacent walls to the staircase and landing. Of particular note in the dining room is the stained glass window and inglenook fireplace, and the sitting room has a log burner. The main hall is a welcoming area with a recessed log burner, a corridor to the cloakroom and stairs to the first floor.The first floor comprises the principal bedroom with a wealth of sand blasted exposed beams and ornate carving to the original fireplace mantle. There is a walk in wardrobe and modern en suite shower room with integrated seated bath. The remainder of the rooms on this level consist of four double bedrooms, a modern shower room and family bathroom with spectacular stained glass windows. The second floor can be approached via two staircases and offers three further bedrooms and a storage room.Lot 2 comprises 13.5 acres of post and rail fenced grazing land. Guide price £150,000.The property is located approximately 3.6miles from the village of Great Bardfield whichhas several popular public houses and a Coop convenience store, whilst the village ofFinchingfield is the most photographed villagein Essex. The attractive market towns of Thaxtedto the west and Halstead to the east providea more comprehensive range of shopping,commercial and entertainment facilities withtheir High Street of independent shops andsupermarkets. Both Braintree and Chelmsfordmainline stations provide regular service toLondon Liverpool Street with an averagejourney time of approximately 55 minutes and45 minutes respectively. Stansted airport tothe west offers both domestic and internationalflights and there are a number of excellentschools both state and private, including kegs,New Hall, Chelmsford County High School forGirls and Felsted School.The property has well-tended formal grounds to the front and side aspects. These include an extensive stone terrace, shaped box hedging,landscaped lawns and an abundance of mature trees. Beyond is a five bar gate leading to an established copse. To the rear of the property, a courtyard setting is enclosed by various outbuildings which include open fronted storagesheds and two workshops. There are two well-appointed 2 bedroom annexes being Hussars Cottage and a Marsh cottage which produce a useful income. There is also a single garage. Beyond the outbuildings, a substantial barn built within the last few years houses a large workshop, storage and a stunning 5 bay stable block with adjacent manege. The remainder of the land is used for grazing enclosed by post and rail fencing.Lot 2: Comprises approximately 14 acres of grazing land and an allotment area with poly tunnels used for commercial flower growing.

Danes Vale is a fabulous Equestrian Grade II listed country house, originally built in the 16th Century to a traditional timber frame construction, with later Victorian additions. Accommodation is arranged over three floors and, within the grounds, which extend to approximately 14.3 acres, are two 2 bedroomed annexes, several outbuildings, and a barn offering stables and workshop.The ground floor comprises three reception rooms consisting of dining room, sitting room and an office, and a superb kitchen/breakfast room. This is fitted with a bespoke range of cabinets, integrated appliances and granite surfaces. Within the bay window is a purpose built seating area. There is also a utility room. What was once the reception area retains fine examples of carved wooden panelling, as do the dining room, adjacent walls to the staircase and landing. Of particular note in the dining room is the stained glass window and inglenook fireplace, and the sitting room has a log burner. The main hall is a welcoming area with a recessed log burner, a corridor to the cloakroom and stairs to the first floor.The first floor comprises the principal bedroom with a wealth of sand blasted exposed beams and ornate carving to the original fireplace mantle. There is a walk in wardrobe and modern en suite shower room with integrated seated bath. The remainder of the rooms on this level consist of four double bedrooms, a modern shower room and family bathroom with spectacular stained glass windows. The second floor can be approached via two staircases and offers three further bedrooms and a storage room.Lot 2 comprises 13.5 acres of post and rail fenced grazing land. Guide price £150,000.The property is located approximately 3.6miles from the village of Great Bardfield whichhas several popular public houses and a Coop convenience store, whilst the village ofFinchingfield is the most photographed villagein Essex. The attractive market towns of Thaxtedto the west and Halstead to the east providea more comprehensive range of shopping,commercial and entertainment facilities withtheir High Street of independent shops andsupermarkets. Both Braintree and Chelmsfordmainline stations provide regular service toLondon Liverpool Street with an averagejourney time of approximately 55 minutes and45 minutes respectively. Stansted airport tothe west offers both domestic and internationalflights and there are a number of excellentschools both state and private, including kegs,New Hall, Chelmsford County High School forGirls and Felsted School.The property has well-tended formal grounds to the front and side aspects. These include an extensive stone terrace, shaped box hedging,landscaped lawns and an abundance of mature trees. Beyond is a five bar gate leading to an established copse. To the rear of the property, a courtyard setting is enclosed by various outbuildings which include open fronted storagesheds and two workshops. There are two well-appointed 2 bedroom annexes being Hussars Cottage and a Marsh cottage which produce a useful income. There is also a single garage. Beyond the outbuildings, a substantial barn built within the last few years houses a large workshop, storage and a stunning 5 bay stable block with adjacent manege. The remainder of the land is used for grazing enclosed by post and rail fencing.Lot 2: Comprises approximately 14 acres of grazing land and an allotment area with poly tunnels used for commercial flower growing.

Country house in idyllic private setting with extensive outbuildings.DescriptionWoodhall is a charming family home which sits beautifully within its land, surrounded by well maintained formal gardens, next to the peaceful village of Cornish Hall End. The house benefits from ample reception rooms which are ideal for formal and informal living. The property is not listed, yet enjoys many fine period features associated with properties of its age and would benefit from some modernisation.The bedroom accommodation is well arranged with a good ratio of bedrooms to bathrooms, all of which have commanding countryside views. There are also very useful overflow rooms in the attic. There has been previous planning permission to extend the house on the ground and first floor, to provide a large kitchen/breakfast room and further bedroom accommodation.The property extends to approximately 5,210 sq ft and offers six bedrooms plus attic rooms, with a further 4,400 sq ft of outbuildings. A summer room adjoins the house and is perfect for outside living and entertainment during the summer season. The outbuildings include a cottage which is ideal for staff or extended family. The additional outbuildings are extremely useful including extensive garaging and barns. There is also an office/games room to the rear of the garaging.OutsideThe gardens have been beautifully designed and thoughtfully planted with numerous hedges and a wonderful selection of specimen trees creating lovely walks throughout the grounds. Private terrace seating areas wrap around the house, with doors from the summer room opening to a discreetly positioned swimming pool. To the north is the orchard and vegetable garden and to the east of the house is a substantial pond, with a hard tennis court beyond. All in about 3.95 acres.ServicesMains water and electricity. Private compliant drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Two fibre optic lines, serviced by Country Broadband and Gigaclear to the house with wifi speed of 200.Local AuthorityBraintree District Council.Council TaxBand H.LocationSaffron Walden: 10 miles, Audley End: 13 miles (Liverpool Street from 51 minutes), Stansted Airport: 15 miles, Bishop’s Stortford: 18 miles (Liverpool Street from 38 minutes), Cambridge: 25 miles, London: 57 miles. All distances approximate.Situated along an ancient country lane surrounded by open farmland, Woodhall occupies a peaceful setting, three miles north of Finchingfield, in the village of Cornish Hall End (Parish of Finchingfield).The nearby village of Finchingfield, often referred to as one of the most beautiful villages in England, provides a strong local community and benefits from three public houses, tea rooms, restaurant, antiques centre, surgery, car service garages and a well serviced village store.The house is well positioned for a range of educational facilities with schools in the neighbouring areas of Great Samford, Finchingfield, Great Bardfield and Saffron Walden, with Cambridge, Dunmow and Newmarket providing a further range of primary and secondary schooling such as Felsted School (approx 14 miles away) Dame Bradbury, Barnadiston and County High School in Saffron Walden.For the commuter there is a train station from Audley End providing links into London Liverpool Street (access to Victoria Line at Tottenham Hale). There is also access to the M11 at Junction 8 South and Junction 10 North (West/East A14), Stansted International Airport is approx. 15 miles.Square Footage: 5,210 sq ftAcreage:3.95 AcresDirectionsFrom Finchingfield, pass The Fox Inn public house on the left and the village green and duck pond on the right. Follow the road over the small bridge and immediately turn left into Spains Hall Road. Continue along this road for several miles where Woodhall will be seen on the right-hand side.Postcode: CM7 4HS