Great Graces Graces Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford

Great GracesGraces Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford CM3 4AY

A distinctive and well presented country home set in impressive grounds

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

Entrance Porch | Entrance Hall | Drawing room Family room | Study | Orangery | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room | Cellar | First floor master bedroom with en-suite | Main guest suite 4 further bedrooms | Family bathroom

Cartlodge | Outbuildings | Stable block | Indoor swimming pool | All weather Tennis court Manicured gardens

EPC rating H

About 13 acres

Outside The property comprises a fantastic indoor swimming pool, an all weather tennis court, a range of outbuildings and garaging as well as beautifully manicured gardens, attractive parkland and well managed woodland.

The propertyGreat Graces is situated along an attractive lane in an elevated situation with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside and The Chelmer Valley. The property is Grade II listed and comprises just over 5,000 sq ft of accommodation.

On the ground floor, the entrance porch leads to the front door which opens onto an attractive hall, from where access is given to the spacious drawing room with bay windows. Beyond is the stunning orangery, facing due west and enjoying views towards Chelmsford and beyond. Also accessed off the hall is the kitchen/breakfast room offering a delightful country feel with exposed wooden beams and a full range of kitchen units incorporating a four door (oil fired) Aga with (calor gas) companion. Also situated on the ground floor is a family room, study and utility room. On the first floor is the master bedroom suite with bathroom, the main guest suite with en suite facilities, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main staircase rises up to the second floor which comprises a further bedroom suite, additional bedroom and the loft/attic space. From the ground floor steps descend to the basement which incorporates a secondary study, storage cupboard, gun room and a wine cellar.

The owners have consulted the local councils Listed Buildings Officer and it has been established that the council may be sympathetic towards the stable block in the main courtyard being converted to an annex (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission) should any purchaser need to create more accommodation.

LocationGreat Graces is located in the village of Little Baddow on the edge of a Nature Conservation Zone and a Special Landscape Area. The attractive Essex village of Danbury lies 1.5 miles to the south and 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. Great Graces is close to the renowned Elm Green Preparatory School, also two other primary Schools, a pre-school and playgroups in the area. Some 3 miles away towards Chelmsford, there is a park and ride providing local transport service into Chelmsford town centre and the railway station. There is an excellent mainline train service from Chelmsford taking approximately 37 minutes into London Liverpool Street.

Chelmsford itself provides a cosmopolitan range of shops and restaurants together with a choice of both state and private schooling. The area surrounding the property will be of great appeal to the outdoor enthusiast with many bridleways, cycle ways and footpaths with a vast expanse of Essex Wildlife Trust and National Trust Woodland.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken September 2015. Particulars prepared September 2015.

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GeneralLocal Authorities: Chelmsford City Council (01245 606 606); Essex County Council (0845 7430430) Services: Mains electricity and water. Private Drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

DirectionsExit at Junction 18 onto the A414 east towards Danbury and Maldon. As you enter the village of Danbury, turn left onto Riffhams Lane. At the next junction turn left into Graces Lane and the entrance to Great Graces is located on the left as you approach a sharp bend.

FloorplansMain House internal area 5,257 sq ft (489 sq m)Cart Lodge internal area 565 sq ft (52 sq m)Pool House internal area 1,748 sq ft (162 sq m)Boiler Room, Kennel & Machinery Room internal area 249 sq ft (23 sq m)For identification purposes only.

ChelmsfordCoval Hall, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2QF

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Second Floor

Bedroom 45.79 x 4.53

19'0" x 14'9"

Attic Store4.53 x 3.97

14'9" x 13'0"

Bedroom 53.95 x 3.61

13'0" x 12'0"

Seat

F/P

First Floor

Bedroom 24.41 x 4.38

14'6" x 14'6"

Bedroom 42.68 x 2.648'9" x 8'9"

Bedroom 34.97 x 4.26

16'3" x 14'0"(Maximum)

Master Bedroom6.09 x 4.6420'0" x 15'3"

Ground Floor

Drawing Room8.98 x 5.6529'6" x 18'6"

F/PEntrance Hall5.65 x 4.20

18'6" x 13'9"

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

6.70 x 4.3222'0" x 14'3"

Study3.05 x 1.9410'0" x 6'3"

Family Room5.53 x 4.26

18'3" x 14'0"(Maximum)

Orangery5.95 x 4.48

19'6" x 14'9"

Cellar

Office4.41 x 4.21

14'6" x 13'9"

Wine Cellar3.60 x 3.39

11'9" x 11'0"(Maximum)

5.18 x 3.4917'0" x 11'6"

2.26 x 1.917'6" x 6'3"

Boiler Room4.23 x 3.78

14'0" x 12'6"

Utility5.24 x 2.7817'3" x 9'0"

Porch

17.40 x 6.7057'0" x 22'0"Swimming Pool 8.45 x 5.18

27'9" x 17'0"(Maximum)

Cart Lodge10.23 x 5.1333'6" x 16'9"

Kennel3.16 x 2.1510'3" x 7'0"

MachineryRoom

Bea

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Pool House

FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALEThe position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.

© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8241231/CPPDenotes restricted head height