The Gate House is believed to have been built in the 1920s, of brick and rendered elevations under a tiled roof. The property provides well balanced reception and bedroom space, is tastefully decorated throughout and approaches 4,000 sq ft.

The ground floor accommodation has been thoughtfully laid out for family living and entertaining with three spacious reception rooms, a sun room, a study and a sociable, light-filled kitchen/diner fitted with Shaker style units in period colour tones and featuring an island with inset sink. The property has two entrances offering the ability to be re-designed for annexe accommodation.

On the first floor the principal bedroom provides a walk-in wardrobe with bespoke fitted cupboards and a luxury en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. There are three further bedrooms, one with walk-in wardrobe, and two shower rooms. A balcony spans the majority of the rear of the property to this level and has been positioned to maximise the views over the Blackwater Valley.

The property occupies a largely rectangular-shaped plot and is approached over a shared driveway opening to a large sweeping drive. There is a modern triple garage with a partly converted room above offering the option for a variety of different uses, subject to the necessary consents. There is also a secondary outbuilding to the eastern boundary, providing an ideal work-from-home space. The south-facing garden includes an extensive terrace enclosed with attractive red-brick walls. There is an area of front garden laid to lawn, incorporating a feature pond and hedging, providing a natural barrier from its country lane setting. All in about 0.5 of an acre.

Services Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired heating. Private drainage (compliant system).

EPC Rating: E Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: G

This property has 0.5 acres of land.

Situation

The Gate House is situated to the west of the village of Wickham Bishops, in an elevated situation providing views towards the Blackwater Valley. The property is discreetly set back from Station Road which is a leafy road with a distinctly rural feel. Wickham Bishops has village amenities including a shop, public houses, a restaurant and a village school. There is a wider selection of shops at Witham and Maldon with the main hub at Chelmsford city which provides for a cosmopolitan pedestrianised centre including the renowned Bond Street with high-end shops and restaurants in a riverside location. For the commuter there are mainline stations at Witham, Hatfield Peverel and Chelmsford with access points onto the A12 either side of Witham.

A12 (junction 22/Witham station): 4 miles, Chelmsford city and railway station: 11 miles, Colchester and rail services: 16 miles.

Directions

Directions: Take the A12 towards Colchester bypassing Hatfield Peverel and take the slip road to Witham. At the first roundabout turn right by the Maltings Lane development. At the junction with Maltings Lane turn right and right again at the T-junction. Take the first turning left to Wickham Bishops. Cross the river, proceed up the hill and take the first turning right into Mope Lane. At the T-junction at the top of Mope Lane turn right and proceed down the hill. The entrance to the property will be seen on the left-hand side.