www.arkwrightandco.co.uk T: 01799 668 600

Finch Inn Church Hill | Finchingfield | Braintree | Essex |CM7 4NN

Guide Price: £950,000

An exceptional 5 bedroom family home in this wonderful elevated position close to the heart of this popular and quintessential Essex village.

ACCOMMODATION

Finch Inn last traded as a public house in 1996 following which the

present owners have transformed the property by extending it and

creating a very comfortable family home. With well-proportioned

rooms throughout and a useful cellar converted into a working gym,

there is also a superb master bedroom with purpose built oak four

poster bed which will remain and an adjacent luxury ensuite

bathroom. In this prominent position on the top of the hill, the house

benefits from a delightful view across the green and the pond, in

the heart of this pretty village, often referred to as the prettiest

village within Essex.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL with front door to side entrance, stairs to first

floor, radiator

CLOAKROOM

Comprising WC, hand basin, tiled walls, radiator

SITTING ROOM 25’8 x 22’3

With solid Oak flooring, built in cloaks cupboard to one side, five

radiators, attractive brick surround to fireplace with wood burning

stove, exposed beams to ceiling, double doors lead to;

GARDEN ROOM 21’9 x 12’6

With solid Oak flooring, two radiators, part glazed door to side

garden

DINING ROOM 16 x 13’9

With pretty Victorian surround to fireplace with open grate, two

radiators, a lovely view towards the village pond

STUDY 12’5 x 11’1

With brick surround to fireplace, fitted shelving along one wall,

radiator, door to front access

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 17’5 x 10’1

Well fitted with range of modern cabinets with composite stone

work surface over, twin inset enamel sinks, central island unit with

induction hob and overhead light with extractor fan above. Built in

appliances include fridge, freezer, dishwasher, oven, grill and

microwave.

SIDE LOBBY with cupboard concealing space for washing

machine, connecting door to sitting room.

CELLAR 20’3 x 12’2 maximum

Tiled floor, supplied with working gym equipment which will

remain, wine store area and large Velux window to one side giving

natural light, radiator

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

LANDING access to loft space, built in airing cupboard

BEDROOM ONE 15’3 x 13’4

Vaulted ceiling with exposed oak frame and timbers, radiator

DRESSING ROOM with radiator and fitted wardrobes to both

sides

ENSUTIE BATHROOM 15’2 x 13’4 maximum

With central air bath, twin hand basin to one side with granite

surround, door to walk in shower and separate door to WC, fitted

cupboards along one wall

BEDROOM TWO 16’1 x 13’8

With built in wardrobe, radiator, lovely view down towards the

village pond

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM comprising large shower cubicle,

WC and basin with drawers under, tiled walls, radiator/towel rail

BEDROOM THREE 12’8 x 10’1maximum

With radiator

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM comprising tiled shower cubicle,

pedestal hand basin, WC, radiator, part tiled walls

BEDROOM FOUR 12’1 x 14’2

With radiator

BEDROOM FIVE 17’ 5 x 9’9

Currently used as an office, radiator, built in storage cupboards

FAMILY BATHROOM comprising panelled bath, WC, hand

basin, radiator, light tube providing natural light

OUTSIDE

There is a drive to the eastern side providing parking and access to

the front door. The main driveway to the west provides ample

parking with a large shingled driveway, 3 bay open cart lodge and

gate giving access to the rear garden. Beside the eastern boundary

there is a former garage/garden store measuring 7’9 x 13’9 of brick

construction under a slate roof, timber lined. Adjacent to this is the

pool room incorporating a plant room with the oil fired boiler and

filtration equipment, shower cubicle, WC and hand basin, free

standing Sauna and low level door providing access to the raised

garden area adjacent to the pool. The garden has been

professionally landscaped with a paved terrace immediately to the

rear, steps up to an area of lawn and a pergola covers the alfresco

dining area where there is a built in BBQ. The outdoor swimming

pool is well concealed by Yew hedging and paved surround. The

main lawn area is behind the cart lodge and in the far corner

concealed behind trellis work clad in Honeysuckle and roses is a

kitchen garden area with a garden shed. The garden has been

planted with masses of spring bulbs along with a selection of shrubs

providing all year round colour.

LOCATION

Finch Inn is situated up the hill just off the village green and pond

adjacent to the Guildhall and the Baptist church. The village is

renowned for its collection of pretty listed houses and is

considered to be the prettiest village in North Essex. Local

facilities within the village include a post office, three public

houses, a village store, 3 tea rooms and a cozy Italian restaurant.

There is a primary school and for further shopping and schooling

facilities the market town of Saffron Walden is within 11 miles,

where there is a mainline station at Audley End providing a

regular service to London Liverpool Street station. Alternatively,

Great Dunmow to the south within 9 miles has a good selection of

shops and access to the main road network via the A120 which

connects with the M11, along with Braintree within 9 miles to the

south east. For more extensive shopping and cultural needs, the

university city of Cambridge is within 24 miles to the North West

and Stansted airport is within 13 miles.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the

property. There is no mains gas in Finchingfield. The central

heating system is supplied by oil.

The Agent has not had sight of the title documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification of the tenure from their solicitor or surveyor. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs and floor plans are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. You are advised to contact the local authority for details of Council Tax, Business Rates etc. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

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