A stunning barn conversion offering some 3,900 sq.ft of versatile accommodation together with 1.5 acres of gardens and meadows
Description
Occupying a rural ‘stand-alone’ position on the eastern fringe of Castle Hedingham, Pannells Ash Barn dates from around 1640, and this substantial conversion was once an ancillary agricultural outbuilding to the neighbouring Pannells Ash Farmhouse.
The Grade II listed barn and adjoining single storey wing was developed and completed to an exceptional standard in June 2013.
The core of the main central section of the barn is predominantly full height. The vast open planned reception area is divided by solid oak stairs leading up to the mezzanine floor. The original large barn doors have been replaced by a full height glazed unit with french doors giving a wonderful southerly aspect over the inner courtyard, the main grounds and countryside beyond.
There is a central dining area which leads to the kitchen breakfast room, stylishly fitted with caesarstone work surfaces, twin inset sink, range gas hob and oven and plumbed in large american-style fridge/freezer.
To the opposite side of the dining room is an inner hall, which leads to the utility room and shower room which both serve the main barn.
Upstairs, the galleried landing allows far reaching views across the flower meadow and farmland beyond. At either end, the gallery leads to two particularly spacious double bedrooms each with seating/dressing areas and a large walk-through wardrobe space. Both bedrooms share a contemporary bathroom fitted with a generous bath and walk-in shower.
The extensive single storey wing comprising of 3 large guest bedrooms, all en-suite and completed with a modern and contemporary flair are presently run as a highly rated B&B business. This section of the property is ideal for an ancillary annex, as it already has a separate fitted kitchen with Iroko wood work surfaces and an induction hob and oven. An adjacent plant room offers further storage and utilitarian facilities.
Outside, the barn is set well back in its secluded gardens and grounds, providing extensive shingle parking areas, which are chiefly to the west and north of the single storey barn. The shingle area extends to the southern side, forming an enclosed yard with access to a detached double cart lodge garage and adjacent store.
The majority of the gardens with various fruit trees are to the east and south, where areas of lawn lead onto wildflower meadows which adjoin arable farmland on the entire western and southern boundaries. A natural pond fronts the village road.
Location Located some 1.1 miles east of the village, Castle Hedingham, offers a wealth of fine period properties. Local amenities include a village shop, post office, church, medical centre, tea-room, restaurant, 2 pubs, tennis courts, a cricket field and playing fields. The nearby market towns of Halstead 4 miles, Sudbury 5.5 miles and Braintree 8 miles provide for more extensive needs including a mainline station to London Liverpool Street from the latter.
Services Mains water and electricity are connected. Water filtered via a purification system. Underfloor heating and hot water via an air source heat pump. Two wood burners. 15 solar panels set on the roof of the cart lodge garage. Bottled calor gas. Private drainage via Klargester system. Rainwater harvesting.
Local Authority and Council Tax Braintree District Council Band F (2025)