Thrashing Barn is a stunning Grade II Listed barn conversion that dates from the late 16th or early 17th century. The property features weatherboarded elevations and timber framing, attractive modern styling and fittings throughout and a self-contained one-bedroom annexe.

The main reception room is the impressive 36ft drawing room, which has full-height windows, a vaulted, triple-height ceiling and the galleried first floor landing above. It is an ideal space in which to relax or entertain, with space for a seating and dining area. There is also a wellproportioned family room with a triple aspect, and a private study for home working. The kitchen and breakfast room has flagstone and brick flooring, wooden fitted units, integrated appliances and an Aga, as well as space for a breakfast table.

Upstairs, the galleried landing overlooks the drawing room and leads to the four double bedrooms. The largest is the principal bedroom, which benefits from a luxury en suite bathroom. The first floor also has a family bathroom, with both bathrooms including bathtubs and separate shower units.

The property is accessed via a five-bar wooden gate, which opens onto a gravel driveway with plenty of parking space for residents and guests alike. The garaging block has space for two vehicles, while adjoining the garage is the self-contained annexe with an open-plan sitting room and kitchen, one bedroom and a bathroom. The space is ideal for guests or family members. The garden features paved terracing for al fresco dining, well-maintained lawns and a variety of established shrubs, trees and border hedgerows.

This property has 0.46 acres of land.

Situation

The property occupies a semi-rural position just outside the small village of White Roding and within easy reach of Great Dunmow, Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Chelmsford. Bishop’s Stortford, seven miles away, provides a range of everyday amenities, including high street shops and large supermarkets.

Schooling in the area includes the outstanding-rated Leventhorpe, Bishop’s Stortford High School and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College, as well as the independent Felsted School, St. Nicholas School and Bishop’s Stortford College.

The area is well connected by road, with the A120 providing easy access to nearby Stansted Airport and the M11 just nine miles away. Sawbridgeworth provides fast and regular national rail connections towards London Liverpool Street (39 minutes).

Directions

From Chelmsford, take the A1060/Rainsford Road away from the city centre and follow the A1060 for 10.7 miles. In White Roding, turn left onto Church Lane and after 0.6 miles, you will find the property on the left.