House for sale, 144 m²

Braintree, Steeple Bumpstead

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

598.524 €

4.156 €/m²

Listed Sep 4, 2026

About this listing

PEARTREE COTTAGE is a substantial detached bungalow offering approximately 1,550 sqft of well-proportioned and versatile accommodation, complemented by a double garage, solar panel system, generous off-street parking and established gardens. The property is approached through an enclosed entrance porch opening into a spacious entrance hall, which leads through to the principal living accommodation. A particular feature is the impressive triple-aspect living room (approx. 20'4" x 19'11") - a bright and generously proportioned room featuring a bay window, glazed doors to the outside and a stone fireplace with inset multi-fuel stove. The kitchen/breakfast room provides excellent everyday living space and features a bay window together with fitted cabinetry and a substantial larder cupboard. An Aga range cooker is installed, with additional provision for an electric cooker and dishwasher. An adjoining utility room provides further practical space, houses the gas-fired boiler and water softener and has a stable-style door leading outside. A conservatory to the rear provides further reception space. The impressive principal bedroom benefits from extensive fitted wardrobes together with its own en-suite bathroom. There are 3 further bedrooms, providing considerable flexibility for family, guest or home-working requirements. A separate shower room serves the remaining bedrooms. Further storage is provided throughout the bungalow, while the loft is fully insulated and boarded with lighting and access via a loft ladder. OUTSIDE, the property occupies a plot of approximately 0.15 acres and benefits from generous off-street parking for several vehicles. A double garage provides around 332 sqft of additional space. One section has previously been insulated and benefits from power and lighting making it particularly useful for a workshop, hobby room or storage purposes. The established rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with planted areas and raised beds. A paved patio provides space for outside seating and entertaining, while a glazed garden shed offers further useful storage. STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD is situated in rolling countryside on the Essex/Suffolk border. The village is well placed for the market towns of Saffron Walden, Bury St Edmunds and Clare. The University City of Cambridge is 20 miles away. For the commuter there are train services from Audley End station into London Liverpool Street. Steeple Bumpstead has amenities including a small library, garage/shop, 2 public houses and a local primary school. A wide range of shopping and recreational facilities can be found at Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Saffron Walden and Haverhill.

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