Hyde Hall Cottage is an idyllic Grade II Listed property, set in the grounds of the grand Hyde Hall with which it shares an access, and surrounded by beautiful Essex countryside. The cottage dates from the mid-16th century and features splendid timber-framed and brick elevations. Inside there are a wealth of splendid period features, including exposed timber beams, brick-built fireplaces and leaded windows.

The ground floor has four comfortable reception rooms, with the sitting room and a dining room adjoined and separated by vertical timber beams. Folding doors open onto the light and airy conservatory, while a living room has an impressive inglenook fireplacee. The kitchen and breakfast room has wooden units, an integrated hob and oven, space for all of the necessary appliances and a breakfast bar.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms, two of which are doubles, with the principal bedroom featuring fitted storage. The first floor also has two family bathrooms.

Outside

The property is approached via the driveway for Hyde Hall, the large manor house, and through its landscaped grounds. The cottage has a detached garage providing parking or storage space, while there is a delightful country garden surrounding the cottage, including paved terracing, gravel pathways, areas of lawn and a variety of plants, shrubs and trees. Beyond the garden are views across the open fields adjoining the property.

Situation

The property is set in a rural location, surrounded by beautiful Essex countryside. The villages of Great Waltham, Little Waltham and Great Leighs are nearby, and between them have several everyday amenities, including village shops, a post office and a pharmacy, as well as pubs and primary schools in each village. Braintree is six miles to the north, while Chelmsford is the same distance to the south, with both towns providing a superb choice of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities. Chelmsford mainline station provides fast and regular services to London Liverpool Street (40 minutes). Further schooling in the area includes the outstanding-rated Felsted Primary School and the independent Felsted School. London Stansted airport is 13 miles away, while the area is well connected by road, with the A12 within easy reach, providing access towards Colchester and Ipswich, and towards London and the M25.

Directions

From Chelmsford, take the B1008 through heading north towards Great Waltham. Continue straight until you are at the northern part of Little Waltham and take the turning sign posted as Chatham Hall Lane. Continue on this road until you reach the turning sign posted as Hyde Hall Lane. Continue on this road for 0.8 miles until you see Hyde Hall on your right hand side. Hyde Hall Cottage is located to the rear of Hyde Hall.