Dating to the 16th century Ulting Wick is a Grade II listed farmhouse set within approximately 12 acres of exceptional, nationally recognised gardens. The property presents a feel of timeless English character and charm from the original inglenook fireplaces and beams to the sash windows and peg tile roof.

A welcoming entrance hall, with access to cloakroom and utility, opens to the ground floor accommodation. There are five reception rooms including a large drawing room and dining room, while the family room and sitting room lead to a south-facing conservatory with double doors onto the terrace. The ground floor is completed by a traditional kitchen featuring an Aga, dining area and dual aspects to the front and rear gardens. Six bedrooms comprise the first floor accommodation, two with en-suite bathrooms, and a two further family bathrooms. The principal bedroom offers a spacious dressing room also.

A well appointed two bedroom cottage sits within the grounds, complete with fitted kitchen and bathroom, providing ancillary accommodation.

A further three barns serve as multipurpose outbuildings including an apple sorting barn, potting shed, tea barn and laundry. A productive vegetable garden is accompanied by a Victorian style greenhouse. Screened by mature trees and hedging, Ulting Wick is accessed via a gravel driveway with turning circle leading to additional parking. Expanses of manicured lawns are framed by specimen trees and plants, and flow to a series of discreet gardens providing beautiful pockets of tranquillity. The grounds extend to naturalistic areas of treelined meadows and a large pond which provides a focal point and sense of calm. A tennis court and swimming pool are thoughtfully positioned within the landscape, allowing practical enjoyment without detracting from the setting's natural elegance.

General Local Authority: Maldon District Council Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage - Klargester, which we understand is compliant. Oil-fired central heating. Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/ Council Tax main property: H Council Tax cottage: D EPC Main House Rating: F EPC The Cottage Rating: G

This property has 12 acres of land.

Situation

Ulting Wick offers the best of both worlds; hidden away with its own secluded gardens in a semi-rural position amidst villages with local amenities, yet the property is well situated for commuting, with both the A12 and mainline railway stations only a few miles away.

Located along a country lane between the hamlet of Ulting and the village of Langford to the north-west of Maldon, there are a number of every day amenities available in many of the surrounding villages, from nurseries with coffee shops, farm shops for groceries, pubs, eateries and schools.

Maldon provides the main shopping and leisure facilities including a Marks and Spencer, two other major supermarkets, a wide range of shops including a butchers, fish mongers and greengrocers, several boutiques and a number of restaurants; not to mention the waterfront and promenade.

To the west Chelmsford and to the north Colchester offering a further range of shopping and educational facilities including a variety of excellent state and private schooling.

The property is well placed for those that enjoy country and waterside walks and cycle routes, particularly with Beeleigh Waters and the River Blackwater only a mile away.

For the commuter there are regular train services at Hatfield Peverel, Witham and Chelmsford. With direct services running to Liverpool Street in 44 minutes.