Crosswoods is a fine example of a 15th Century Grade II listed character Hall House, renovated in recent times presented today as an outstanding family home. Historic Tudor origins are present throughout the house, with a later 20th Century south wing addition to the building. Exposed timber framing with rendered elevations, sits under a clay-tiled roof. Set in the semirural location and the outskirts of the popular village of Pleshey, the house is encompassed by far reaching countryside.

The accommodation is versatile, with several generous reception rooms flowing throughout the lower ground floor. This charming house features a welcoming reception hall with a beautiful redbrick inglenook fireplace and revealed studwork. The sitting room, to the northeast wing of the house, forms part of the later addition and offers a comfortable space to relax. From the sitting room, an inner hallway leads to the family room, this includes a secondary staircase to the first floor. Beyond this, a further reception room and dining room are available, all of which enjoy wonderful views over the landscaped grounds. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is of note, with exceptional handcrafted units, integrated appliances and a relaxed seating and dining area. A utility and two cloakrooms complete the ground floor.

The main staircase from the dining room rises to the first floor, with access to five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom, the guest bedroom is accessed via a secondary staircase and also benefits from an en suite bathroom. Bedroom three has its own private balcony and two further bedrooms have access to a luxury family bathroom. with all bedrooms taking advantage of the open countryside views.

A high specification external studio offers separate accommodation, complete with a bedroom, cloakroom, reception room and kitchenette facilities.

Crosswoods sits discreetly within in its plot, behind mature hedging on approaching the house via the quiet country lane. The gravel carriage driveway offers ample parking, dual gated access and a double timber framed cart lodge. The meticulously designed gardens are planted with a wide variety of flowers and shrubs creating diverse range of colours throughout the seasons. The formal gardens our perfectly presented with manicured lawns bordered by well-ordered box hedging and combined with specimen trees. The heated swimming pool is surrounded by a terrace, with a few steps rise to an upper terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining and dining. The studio is also located within this part of the garden, suitable for guest accommodation or a home office. To the southwestern side of the garden an all-weather tennis court is present, along with a rounded summerhouse.

Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (Klargester). Oil-fired central heating. Council Tax: Band H

This property has 2 acres of land.

Situation

Positioned in a semi-rural setting, in the hamlet of Rolphy Green, a small hamlet located in the countryside and within a stone's throw of the village of Pleshey. Pleshey is a historic village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district, in the county of Essex. It lies 6 miles north-west of Chelmsford. Nearby Great Waltham offers a convenience store and post office, along with a coffee shop and primary school, whilst Little Waltham has additional facilities including a medical surgery and pharmacy. Broomfield Hospital is also just under 5 miles from the village. Chelmsford is within easy reach and provides a vibrant centre with historic architecture and excellent shopping options. The city also offers a wealth of restaurants, cafés and bars, a superb leisure and recreational facilities. Chelmsford offers excellent grammar schools with both King Edward VI Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Private schooling is found within nearby proximity at both New Hall or Felsted. Commuters are catered with regular rail services into London Liverpool Street (average travel time 34 minutes). Just 12.5 miles West of the village are both London Stansted Airport and the M11 Motorway offering easy access to either London or Cambridge.