Little Graces - Lot, Graces Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3

LOCATION

Chelmsford 5.8 miles, Danbury 1.5 miles, Ingatestone 10.8 miles, Brentwood 16.8 miles, Stansted 20.5 miles, M25 (junction 28) 18.7 miles, A12 (junction 18) 2.5 miles, A130 5 miles Little Baddow is a highly desirable and thriving Essex village surrounded by beautiful protected woodlands and bordered to the north by the Chelmer and Blackwater navigation canal. Situated on one of the highest points in Essex, Little Graces lies 1.5 miles to the south of Danbury which provides a choice of shops including a Co-op and Tesco as well as other facilities such as a bank, surgery, dentist, delicatessen and an excellent range of traditional public houses. Little Graces is close to the renowned Elm Green Preparatory and Heathcote Schools in Little Baddow and Danbury respectively. Some 3 miles away towards Chelmsford, there is a park and ride providing a local transport service into Chelmsford City Centre and the railway station. Chelmsford provides a vibrant and cosmopolitan shopping Centre as well as an extensive range of shops, restaurants, recreational and leisure facilities with additional state and private schooling available. For the commuter, the city of Chelmsford, 6 miles west of Little Baddow, offers a fast mainline rail station with links to London (London Liverpool Street approximately 35 minutes). The new Great Eastern Beaulieu Park railway station will provide parking for over 700 cars and provide additional access to the railway with regular connections to London (approximately 40 minutes) and other destinations in East Anglia.  

SITUATION

Little Graces occupies a stunning, secluded position, with unspoilt countryside views and Ancient Woodlands. Graces Lane, being one of the most sought after locations in the village of Little Baddow. The village lies at the heart of the Chelmer Valley, which is a picturesque conservation area surrounded by a wealth of Essex Wildlife Trust and National Trust Woodland. The area surrounding the property will be of great appeal to the outdoor enthusiast with many bridleways, cycle ways and footpaths. The village is the home to a highly regarded Preparatory School (Elm Green) and has village halls, two churches, two attractive pubs (The Generals Arms and The Rodney) and its own sports ground, home to the local cricket club.  

DIRECTIONS

From the A12 London/East Coast Road take the A414 Maldon Road heading towards the village of Danbury, a left northerly turn into Riffhams Chase. After about 1 mile, turn left into Graces Lane whereupon Little Graces will be found on the right hand side of the road.  

DESCRIPTION
Comprising two detached residential barn conversions in all about 9.18 acres coloured blue on plan.

These two barn conversions (Barn No.1 & Barn No.2) are located west of Little Graces farmhouse, approached over an independent vehicular access from Graces Lane.

Barn No. 1 comprises a single storey barn conversion, constructed from timber frame walls, weatherboard clad externally under a pitched slated roof. The windows are double glazed, and the property is provided with oil fired central heating.

The spacious and light accommodation comprises a spectacular family/kitchen/ living room, a treble aspect room with vaulted ceiling, central internal hall from which there is access to four double bedrooms and two bathrooms together with access through to a double integral garage. There are lovely views from this property over surrounding countryside and the grounds.

Barn No. 2 comprises a two storey timber framed property weatherboard clad externally under a slated roof, located adjacent to Barn No. 1. It is an independent residential dwelling but might be suitable for a home office and/or self-contained annexe/guest accommodation/au pair accommodation (Barn No. 2 requires some modernisation/refurbishment).

The accommodation comprises a reception hall with staircase to first floor, a plant room and a cloakroom. From the hall there is access to a large kitchen/ family/living room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Within the ground floor accommodation approached independently is an office with kitchenette and cloakroom. Heating is via electric night storage heaters.
 

 

OUTSIDE 9.18 acres (3.716 ha) of pasture/orchard. 

PLANNING

Lot 2 – The Barn at Little Graces (Residential Barn Conversion x 2)

• Barn No1: C3 residential use. Planning permission for this dwelling was granted by Chelmsford City Council on 8th February 2017,
Application reference number 16/02049/FUL.

• Barn No2: Barn number 2 exists from a change of use from existing farmworkers accommodation to a single storey dwelling with internal alterations, granted by Chelmsford City Council on 20th July 2017 –
Application reference number 17/01002/FUL. 

GENERAL

Local Authorities: Chelmsford City Council (01245 606 606);Essex County Council (0845 7430430) 

SERVICES

Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage. Mains water and electricity 

COUNCIL TAX

Band G. 

METHOD OF SALE

The property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole or up into three Lots.
 

TENURE & POSSESSION

The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession. 

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Unless described in these sales particulars, all fixtures, fittings, and garden statuary are specifically excluded from the sale.

 

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders and Town and Country schedules or other similar matters that may be or come into force.  

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING

In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, once an offer has been accepted, the Purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and address prior to the instruction of solicitors.  

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Selling Agents

FAO: Thomas Noble / Max Copeland / Christopher Chambers

Ref: C5934