Bulmer, Sudbury, Essex

A fabulous opportunity to acquire a 6,000 sq ft barn conversion with an attached commercial premises (with consent to convert to residential) situated in charming gardens and grounds approaching just over 2 acres.

Keys Barn is a wonderfully converted former agricultural building, providing an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to live and work under the same roof should they wish or, under planning reference number 25/01720/FUL, to convert the whole of the property to residential, ideal for multi-generational living purposes.

The total floor area amounts to just under 6,000 sq ft and is arranged over two floors. Of particular note is the wonderful first floor drawing room with a balcony with views out onto the charming gardens. The drawing room also has a feature log burner. Also of note is the open plan kitchen/breakfast/sitting room with a range of wall and base units, tiled floor, French doors and bi-folding doors out onto the garden. This room also has a feature log burner. The ground floor has partial underfloor heating.

The accommodation in the residential part of the property also comprises downstairs utility and WC, two ground floor bedrooms, a plant room, hall and a bathroom. From the hall a staircase gives access to the first floor where the drawing room can be found, along with two further bedrooms (one en-suite) and a family bathroom. In the main body of the house access is given to the commercial element through a study/office. The commercial part comprises two showrooms, two workshops and a WC.

The construction of the barn is a combination of steel, wooden frame and block.

The property offers a range of eco features including a rain saver tank feeding the WCs and outside hosepipes etc, there is also extra wall insulation and a biodigester septic tank.

Overall, Keys Barn provides an exciting opportunity for a range of buyers

OUTSIDE

Keys Barn is approached over a long, graveled driveway, via a pair of remotely operated gates, to a large parking area for several cars. The driveway continues past the barn itself and onto a useful cart lodge/tractor store. The gardens and grounds at Keys Barn are a tremendous feature and extend to just over two acres. There is a paved terrace area adjacent to the house ideal for barbecues and alfresco dining. There is a further raised seating area, greenhouse, timber storage shed, fruitage and wildflower. There is a useful rain saver tank.

LOCATION

Keys Barn is located in the village of Bulmer, an attractive village of two distinct parts. Bulmer Tye with pub and primary school and Bulmer, which is situated about a mile away, the oldest part of the village with parish church and a variety of vernacular architecture. The thriving market town of Sudbury lies less than two miles northeast with its comprehensive range of amenities including a commuter rail link to London Liverpool Street. Halstead is about 6 miles to the south and Braintree about 14 miles.

DISTANCES

Sudbury – 2 miles
Halstead - 6 miles
Braintree - 14 miles

DIRECTIONS (CO10 7EH)

From Sudbury continue out on the A131 (Ballingdon Hill). Continue into Bulmer Tye taking a right hand turning along Church Road. Continue along here a short distance where the entrance to Keys Barn will be found on your left-hand side.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains electricity and water are connected. BioDisc Klargester private drainage system.

Mobile: Ofcom reports a good to variable service from the main providers.

Broadband: Ofcom reports superfast broadband is available at the property.

EPC: C

Council Tax: Band F. Braintree Council.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.

Fixtures and Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Agents Note: The vendor’s current second-hand piano business is offered for sale as a going concern should a purchaser wish to purchase this.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.