Location
Braintree: 3.5 miles; Great Dunmow: 11.7 miles; A12 (junction 25): 15 miles; Chelmsford: 15.3 miles; Stansted Airport: 18.3 miles; Colchester: 19.4 miles; Canary Wharf: 51.4 miles. All distances approximate.
The property is located on the edge of the village of Panfield in a semi-rural situation, 3.5 miles north of the market town of Braintree. Panfield is a small village located on the west bank of the Pant Valley. The first-known reference was in the Doomsday book of 1086. The village provides a mixture of period and modern housing and has a public house - The Bell - which has stood in the village since 1400. There is a strong community spirit within the area centred around the parish church of St Mary and St Christopher.
The nearby ancient town of Braintree provides a good range of local facilities including schools, shops and a leisure complex with a wider range of recreational, educational and shopping facilities being provided in the larger towns of Colchester and Chelmsford, and located to the south at Great Leighs is Chelmsford City Racecourse. For the commuter there is access on to the A120 linking with the A12 and M11 and Stansted Airport. There are train stations at Braintree and Witham to London Liverpool Street.
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed Essex barn (planning permission granted - ref 24/027/FUL) for conversion, set on a 3.2-acre plot on the outskirts of Panfield. This charming village sits on the west bank of the Pant Valley, 3.5 miles north of the market town of Braintree.
The barn will comprise four bedrooms offering approximately 2,626 sq ft of thoughtfully designed accommodation. The ground floor boasts an expansive kitchen/living/dining area, a formal living room, a playroom, a study and a utility room. Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms include a principal suite with an en suite and a family bathroom.
To the south, accessed by a central courtyard, is a charming 1,317 sq ft three bedroom annexe, converted to allow immediate accommodation with an open-plan living/kitchen/dining area, a bathroom, and an office - ideal for multigenerational living.
Outside
The barn is set on a picturesque plot of about 3.2 acres, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts, featuring an existing manège, stables, and paddocks. The property also benefits from stunning countryside views, a private driveway, and ample parking.
Services
Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage (septic tank).
Directions
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