Property description

Trueloves Cottage is a delightful cottage neatly positioned at the back of Trueloves House. The cottage has been restored to make the best of many original Victorian features but provides ample open plan living accommodation. The main entrance hall with stairs to the first floor has doors leading to the open plan kitchen/diner, living room and cloakroom. The kitchen/diner has direct access to the courtyard patio and features modern fitted base and wall units which are in keeping with the original beams and windows. The living room with windows to the front of the property leads on to an additional room which could easily be used a third bedroom or study. On the first floor the landing has doors leading onto two similar sized double bedrooms and a bathroom. To the front of the property there is parking for two cars which can be accessed via the security gates that also lead onto the mews houses at The Stables, Trueloves.

ENTRANCE HALL:

Situation
The villages of Ingatestone and Fryerning, renowned for having one of the most exclusive postcodes in Essex, are surrounded by a wealth of Green Belt, farmland, ancient hedgerows and woodland and the area retains a distinctly rural atmosphere despite its convenient location between Brentwood and Chelmsford and its excellent rail and road links into London.Ingatestone Village provides a good selection of shops including two supermarkets, restaurants, delicatessens and a range of traditional pubs. There is highly regarded schooling locally including the Anglo European School in Ingatestone, Brentwood School, St.Martin's School in Hutton and to the north King Edwards Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for girls.Ingatestone is very popular with rail commuters; the railway station is within easy reach providing a service to Liverpool Street from 27 minutes. The A12 can be found at the southern edge of Ingatestone or to the north at Margaretting. \"Crossrail\" is scheduled to arrive in Shenfield in 2018.

KITCHEN:

The Trueloves estate was originally occupied by members of the local Petre Family in the mid-1600s, whom continue today to reside at the Ingatestone Hall Estate. Trueloves House and Stables was constructed in 1859 and has since been occupied by various members of the British gentry. The property was designed by architect William White of London - noted for his part in 19th Century Gothic revival architecture - and offers many striking features which were carried through into The Stables. These include red brick elevations with stripes and decoration of black and gault brick, a slate roof with fishscale pattern bands and arched windows in a Gothic style. Part of the historic Trueloves House, Trueloves Cottage is one of the earliest parts of the Trueloves Estate, it was originally the servants' parlour, butler's living accommodation and gun/leather cleaning room. Trueloves Cottage is the first of four unique freehold homes to be completed following the impressive conversion and restoration of the Grade II Listed manor house.

WC:
Directions
Heading eastbound from J28 of the M25, exit the A12 at J13 and take the first exit towards Ingatestone B1002. At the next roundabout, take the first exit and continue through Mountnessing. After 1.5 miles and before reaching Ingatestone village, turn left in to Trueloves Lane (if heading Westbound on the A12 from Chelmsford, exit at J14 and turn right then follow the main road over the A12 and turn right in to Trueloves Lane).Now follow the road around the sharp left-hand bend and the entrance drive can be found on the right- hand side approximately 500 yards further along. Signage will be displayed at the entrance for 'Trueloves Cottage'. Continue along the tree lined driveway and veer left at Trueloves House and through the electric gates. Trueloves Cottage sits at the rear of Trueloves House.

ADDITIONAL VIEW OF KITCHEN
LOUNGE:
One feature of particular interest is the plate safe, a small strongroom with metal safe door where the butler would have kept all the valuable silver plate cutlery and tableware.

BEDROOM THREE / SITTING ROOM
BEDROOM ONE
BEDROOM TWO
BATHROOM
COURTYARD
SPECIFICATION:
Specification
Environmentally Friendly Features:
? Where possible or viable, materials used in construction are from renewable, sustainable or recyclable sources
? 'A' rated kitchen appliances where possible
? Dual flush toilets
? Air source heat pumps
? Heat recovery ventilation

Kitchens:
? Contemporary fitted kitchen units with soft close hinges Lactea Quartz worktops, backsplash and up stands
? Full range of energy efficient, integrated, branded appliances including:Neff warming draw, electric oven, microwave oven, induction hob, Lamona dishwasher, fridge/freezer, freestanding wine cooler
? Pop-up power point with USB charger
? Grohe Duo Faucet boiler tap
? Large rectified porcelain floor tiles of warm grey hues

Bathrooms and WC:
? Britton sanitary ware with Aqualisa chrome finish taps
? Soft-close seat to WC
? Rointe chrome towel rail
? Contemporary tiling designed by Andrew Fitch of Bromley & Fitch
? LED mirror lights with integral shaver points to WC
? Power shower

Security:
Two-camera CCTV system with recording unit, in under stairs cupboard, with ability to be linked to TV booster to allow cameras to be viewed on home owner's TV. Ability to link to smart phone, via broadband to view cameras remotely. Additional work/cost required to set this up with the end user.

Electrical:
? All electrical systems installed by an NICEIC contractor and fully certificated to comply with BS 7671, the 17th Edition wiring regulations
? Walk over LED lights in courtyard
? 15-way MCB RCD 17th Edition Distribution Board in front entrance hall
? JCC white 6w LED light fittings throughout with dimming to lounge, kitchen and bedrooms.
? Satin steel wiring accessories throughout.
? Speaker system with wiring back to cupboard ready to accept a system of your choice (we can advise and install at additional cost)
? Telephone wiring back to under stairs cupboard to enable broadband router to be positioned in cupboard
? Mains interlinked 10-year Lithium cell smoke and heat alarms
? HDMI leads from satellite controls in data cupboard to four locations including HDMI booster box.

Heating:
? Hitachi single fan air source heat pump
? Under floor heating throughout
? Heat recovery ventilation
? 5KW Mitsubishi air-conditioning

External:
? Granite cobbled pathways and gravel driveway
? Indian sandstone patio areas
? Rear walled courtyard
? External water tap
? External walk-over up-lighting in courtyard
? External power points
? Automated access gates

Property Features :

• 2 bedrooms
• Semi-Detached house