Green Farm, Birchanger Lane, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, Essex, CM23

A superb opportunity to obtain this lovely detached Grade II Listed Cottage, built in the 17th Century, with exceptional equestrian facilities, situated in the rural village of Birchanger. The property sits on a plot approaching 3 acres of grazing and offers 4 bedrooms, first floor family bathroom, 3 reception areas and a bespoke, country-style kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility and boot room. Additionally, there is a detached studio/office, detached double garage, a large outbuilding/workshop and a 7 box stable block with tack room, outdoor arena with lighting and a gated driveway offering parking for numerous vehicles. EPC Exempt.



The Setting    The rural village of Birchanger is within easy access of all commuter routes to London and Cambridge, such as the M11 and A120 and Stansted?s International Airport is a short drive away. The village is within close proximity and equidistance to the busy market town of Bishop?s Stortford and the village of Stansted Mountfitchet, offering an excellent range of amenities including shops, restaurants, public houses and schooling for all ages. There are also mainline railway stations with fast links into London Liverpool Street and Cambridge.

Ground Floor Accommodation    To the front of the property, the small original farmhouse front door opens onto an entrance hallway with turned staircase to the first floor and doors either side to the reception rooms. To the right is the sitting room with window to the front aspect, exposed timbers, oak flooring and feature fire surround with inset wood burner.   An opening from the sitting room leads to a further flight of stairs to the first floor and to a further reception area which opens into a room currently used as a dining area, which also has oak flooring, exposed beams and a lovely Inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner. From these reception areas a door opens to the rear hallway with external side access, used as the main property access by the current owner which leads through to the bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with solid oak base and wall units and a gas fired range cooker. A shower room and utility/boot room complete this floor.

First Floor Accommodation    The staircase to the rear of the property rises to a double bedroom which overlooks the paddocks and neighbouring countryside. Whilst the staircase situated in the middle of the property accesses the two double bedrooms and family bathroom and the fourth bedroom can be accessed from the main bedroom or from the staircase situated at the front of the property.

Outside    The property is accessed by a driveway to the side offering parking for several vehicles with a set of wrought iron gates opening onto further driveway with extensive parking for numerous vehicles/trailers, detached studio/office and detached double garage. A five-bar gate leads to the stable block which has 7 substantial boxes, tack room, a there is a further detached outbuilding and workshop. There are three post and rail paddocks for grazing and a full sized, 40x20 outside, floodlit arena.

Services    Gas centrally heated, mains drainage, water and electricity are connected.

Local Authority    Uttlesford District Council

Council Tax    Tax Band F

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:
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