Halstead Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9

A charming six bedroom, double-fronted, Edwardian family home which is elevated above stunning formal grounds and far-reaching views across the Colne Valley. A further detached two-bedroom annexe is currently utilised as an award-winning Airbnb, producing between £880-£1,200 per weekend due to its popular location in North Essex, with immediate proximity to the pretty villages and coastline of Suffolk. Set on a stunning, mixed plot of 3.5 acres (stls) with additional land available under separate negotiation. Garage with external office and triple carport. Drone footage below. EPC D. ** DRONE FOOTAGE AVAILABLE** Melbourne House is a stunning family home, extended and improved by the current owners. . The spacious accommodation is arranged over three floors and is immaculately presented both internally and externally also benefitting from an award winning detached two-bedroom, single storey barn finished to the same exacting standards as the main residence. "Swallow Barn" is currently generating approximately £800-£1200 per weekend but would also be ideal for multi-generational living, if required. The light and spacious reception hall with original wooden floorboards provides a beautiful solid oak staircase and gives access to the principal dual aspect drawing room, which has been extended and now provides a generous living space with lovely views to both the front and rear and a delightful feature marble fireplace protecting a log burning stove. Double wooden doors give access to the formal dining room with solid wood floor and French doors opening to a delightful paved terrace The office/study also benefits from solid wood flooring and a window to the front aspect. The well configured fully fitted kitchen comprises of a range of bespoke base and eye level units, central island unit and granite working surfaces, inset butler sink and integrated appliances. The kitchen benefits from some of the finest views of the formal gardens and is open to the adjoining garden room/orangery. This delightful reception benefits from similar views to the kitchen with double doors opening on to them. The kitchen is served by a generous adjoining utility with external access and a further cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. To the first floor there is a substantial triple aspect master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and stunning views to the west via Juliet balcony. The second bedroom is also a good size double with a dual aspect to both the west and east and another en-suite shower room. Bedrooms three and four are also good size doubles, share a Jack and Jill bathroom and enjoy views to the front. The striking and generous family bathroom is also located on the first floor serving the single Bedroom 6 located on the second floor. This floor also accommodations Bedroom five which is a Small double enjoying its own en suite shower room. Swallow Barn is an award winning Airbnb generating approximately £800-£1200 per weekend and could also provide fantastic ancillary accommodation if required. There are two double bedrooms both with en suite facilities, a fully fitted open plan kitchen/dining area opening to a substantial living area with log burning stove and double doors opening onto the garden. This could obviously be utilised as a separate annexe should dual generation living be required. Swallow Barn also benefits from a south facing courtyard providing a hidden hot tub to the lower lawn and Scandinavian sauna heated by a woodburning stove within the courtyard. Melbourne House is accessed via double electric gates, opening to a sweeping gravel driveway which leads to the detached garage/office and further three bay cartlodge located beyond the main residence. The meticulously maintained grounds extend to approximately 3.5 acres(stls) with the potential to purchase an additional 3 acres (stls), which would square up what is already a generous and interesting plot, bounded by post and rail fencing. To the front of the house are expanses of lawn interspersed by box ball hedging and a tree lined driveway with further established trees and mature shrubs. A paved terrace to the side of the house provides the ideal spot for outdoor entertaining with steps descending to the garden and mown walkway over a beautiful wooden bridge to the meadow/woodland section of the garden. LOCATION The property is located in an elevated position enjoying uninterrupted views over the Colne Valley, within easy reach of the village of Sible Hedingham, approximately 1.5 miles away with its shops for day to day needs. Halstead is approximately 2.4 miles away offering a wider range of facilities. Gosfield School and an excellent primary school at Castle Hedingham are easily accessible, with the renowned Felsted School approximately 15 miles distant. The BR station at Braintree gives access to London Liverpool Street (45 mins) with Stansted Airport and the M11 access (junction 8) being approximately 24 miles away. The pretty villages of Suffolk and its coastline are also on the doorstep.