Church End, Barley, SG8

Property Insight
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer this substantial detached family home in a central location within the beautiful village of Barley. This property enjoys accommodation in excess of 2000sq ft, nestled in a secluded and generous plot, with no upward chain, 3 versatile reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private gardens, a detached garage, and driveway parking.

This stunning detached property enjoys excellent kerb appeal, with a generous and attractive frontage, borders of hedgerows and shrubs, a garage with storage space above, and a large block paved driveway. Upon stepping inside, the entrance hallway is bright, wide and nicely decorated, alluding to the standard seen throughout this lovely home. There is carpet, spotlights, room for storage and furniture, stairs to the first floor, and doors through to the downstairs living space, including a large snug, which could be used as a 6th bedroom, if desired.

The kitchen/dining room is wonderfully open-plan, benefiting from double sliding doors and windows offering a glorious garden outlook, engineered wood flooring, spotlights, and space for a large dining setting, storage and seating. In the kitchen area, there is a wide range of modern base and wall units, wood worktops, tiled flooring and splashbacks, spotlights, an integrated dishwasher and extractor hood, and space for an oven, fridge/freezer and other small kitchen appliances. The utility room provides further storage, space for larger appliances, and access to a cloakroom WC.

The lounge is an incredibly large room, benefiting from windows and doors that provide a semi-panoramic view of the garden, a feature fireplace, plush carpets, inset and sconce lighting, neutral decor, and vast amounts of space for lounge and storage furniture. A door leads through to a large study space, with windows to a front and side aspect, and integrated storage.

Upstairs to the first floor, this stunning home continues to offer generous accommodation, with 5 well-proportioned double bedrooms, integrated storage, and a nicely designed family bathroom, comprising a bath with an overhead shower, integrated shelving, a WC, hand wash basin and a heated towel rail. The master suite is particularly large and benefits from a large dressing area and en-suite, with a shower, WC and hand wash basin.

Outside, to the rear, the garden is a lovely size, private and fully enclosed by fencing, hedges and trees, offering a lovely secluded space to sit and relax on warmer days. It is laid mainly to lawn, with a large decking area, plant-covered pergola and paved patio, providing ample room for garden furniture, enjoying meals al fresco and entertaining guests. There are established borders and beds full of plants and shrubs, as well as scope for future owners to put their own stamp on things.

Contact Ensum Brown today to arrange your private viewing appointment.

Location - Barley
If you don't know the village of Barley, then whilst your viewing this stunning home take a look around. Unlike most villages, you have plenty of amenities including a post office, doctors surgery, well supported town hall, stunning village church, riding school, village shop, primary school, recreation ground and two village pubs. Worth a special mention is the 'Fox & Hounds', a recently renovated pub and restaurant that people come from miles around to visit that has already been nominated for a Michelin star and voted in the top 50 gastropubs in the country.

You are surrounded by beautiful countryside though you are perfectly located for national road and rail networks, ideal if you are a commuter. Royston station is just a 10-15 minute drive away with a regular train service to London Kings Cross, with a quick train taking just 39 minutes. You are close to the M11, A14, A10 and A1, along with just a half an hour drive from Stansted airport. Barley is within an easy drive of the towns of Royston, Saffron Walden or the university city of Cambridge.