3 bedroom Cottage near Braintree, Essex, England

Beautiful 16th century timber framed farmhouse set in 400 acres of farmland, pastures and vineyard. Enjoy being surrounded by an array of wildlife including the resident miniature donkeys and Shetland ponies. Cosy base for couples or a family, with features including wood burners and a Buschbeck BBQ. Located on a working farm this stunning 16th century farmhouse set in blissful surroundings is the ideal rural retreat for a family with older children or couples looking to relax and unwind. Finchingfield is a picture perfect, chocolate box village in North Essex where you are spoilt for choice with a variety of places to eat and drink including traditional pubs, fine dining restaurants and tea rooms. If you do decide to head out for the day then you also have plenty of places within easy reach including the beautiful medieval market town of Saffron Walden just 13 miles away, or the market town of Clare only 9 miles away with a host of independent shops, antique shops and a further choice of culinary delights. 20 miles away is the widely recognised birthplace of thoroughbred horse racing, Newmarket. After parking at the back of the property, enter through the rear lobby, the perfect place to kick off those walking boots and hang up your coats. This is also the utility area with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Walk through to the rest of this wonderful property, which boasts many original features with exposed beams and tasteful artwork throughout. As you continue through into the hallway, to your right is the first lounge known as the Gold Room which provides a perfect place to relax, perhaps with a book or gather around the Smart TV as you fire up the wood burner and cosy up on the sofa or either one of two armchairs. Further along the hallway a cloakroom and the second lounge area which boasts glorious garden views and features another wood burner, two large sofas and two armchairs which surround a Smart TV. Back out into the hallway and to the right is the spacious open plan kitchen/diner, which has another wood burner, and has been carefully designed with socialising in mind. It is equipped with a Rangemaster oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a sofa and an island with four stools where you can enjoy your morning coffee. Tuck into delicious homemade meals over at the dining table which can seat up to 10 guests and even features a small bar area. Upstairs on the first floor are three bedrooms, all of which have plenty of storage space for your belongings and each has a super king size bed. Two of the bedrooms have their own en suite shower rooms and WC and the remaining bedroom has use of a family bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. Open up the bi fold doors and gather on the comfortable garden furniture while you enjoy some cocktails and a spot of al fresco dining or enjoy a dip in the wood fired hot tub. There is a large patio area with a Bushcbeck BBQ and a smoker where you can relax whilst watching the sunset over the open field. Keep an eye out for wildlife which can been seen on a regular basis including barn owls, roe deer, hares, wagtails, red kites and buzzards. You can help yourself to seasonal fruit and vegetables grown in the kitchen garden and a short walk from the cottage is the shack located within the vineyard which provides additional outside space for dining and drinks with countryside views. There is plenty of private parking for up to three cars. Please note this property is on a working farm.