New home, 5 bed detached house for sale in Clapton Hall Cottages, Clapton Hall Lane, Dunmow CM6, £1,100,000

1,100,000.00

Offer Nr.:
63351238
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
5 bed detached house
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
4
Reception rooms:
5
Contact name:
James & Co
Phone(s):
01371 829035

* Private Development of only Five Executive Detached Homes
* 5 Bedrooms with Four Bathrooms
* All Plots with Double Garages and Parking
* Underfloor Heating to the Ground Floor
* Air Source Heat Pump & Solar Panels - EPC rating of 'A'
* Quality Kitchen with Stone Worktops fitted Appliances
* Traditionally Built using Brick & Block Construction
* Completion circa June 2023
* Turfed Gardens which are West & South Facing
* Country Location on the 'Cusp of Dunmow'
A superb collection of five detached high specification homes situated just on
the 'Cusp of Dunmow' and offering a perfect blend of countryside living yet
within easy reach of the local amenities. These architect designed properties
for renowned developer 'Shire Hall Homes' are due to be completed in June
2023. Early registration is advised to secure your new home.
_Plot_ _3_ _ - _ _clapton_ _hall_ _lane_ Plot 3 is an imposing plot well
situated along a country lane and benefiting from a traditional layout. The
gardens will be turfed. Plot 3 is circa 2613 sq ft excluding the garage which
is a further 462 sq ft.
This detached five bedroom home benefits from four reception areas with a
large open plan style kitchen/family room which has been well designed to
incorporate stone worktops and is fully fitted with integrated appliances
together with a separate utility Room.
The heating is via a 'Air Source' heat pump which gives the property an
impressive 'B' rating on the EPC with underfloor heating to the ground floor
and efficient radiators to the first floor, there are also solar panels adding
to the efficiency.
All plots come with double garages with electric up and over doors and there
are sockets to assist car charging points.
Early reservation on this plot is advised with completion anticipated June
2023.
_The_ _development_ This private development consists of only five detached
executive homes and is situated along a country lane location on the 'Cusp of
Dunmow'.
Great Dunmow is an ancient Flitch town and is particularly a popular location
with commuters, situated between Bishop's Stortford, Braintree and Chelmsford.
Road travel to London is well serviced by the M11 (Junction 8) which is easily
accessed by the A120 bypass, which also links to London Stansted Airport and
the Stansted Express (5 miles) with a rail service to London Liverpool Street
in approximately 35 minutes.
There are a number of schools in the area including Felsted Private School
(within 4. 5 miles), New Hall Independent School (within 13 miles) Bishop's
Stortford College (10. 6 miles), two outstanding schools in Chelmsford:
Chelmsford County High School for Girls and King Edward VI Grammar School
(both within around 13 miles) and Chelmsford County High School for Girls
(12. 7 miles).
Great Dunmow enjoys quality shopping and schooling facilities and is itself a
thriving town. Chelmsford city has a wider variety of shops with a
pedestrianised centre, together with an area known as Bond Street which
includes John Lewis and many other independent and quality branded shops.
Bishop's Stortford - 10 miles (London Liverpool Street from 38 minutes,
Cambridge from 30 minutes), Chelmsford - 14. 7 miles, Stansted Airport - 7. 7
miles. (Distances and times are approximate).
_The_ _developer_ Shire Hall Homes have been established locally for over 20
years, building many of the high quality individual new houses and small new
home developments in the area.
All homes are covered with ten year Build Zone structural guarantee which
includes a two year defects period. Shire Hall Homes offers a comprehensive
snagging service as you settle in to your new home to ensure you settle in .
_General_ _specification_ _for_ _all_ _plots_ incoming services
Electric meter: To be installed as agreed with UK Power.
Water meter: Located as agreed with Affinity Water. Stop valve tbc
Telephone & internet point : As agreed with Openreach. New owner to contact
preferred supplier.
Underfloor heating throughout ground floor
All plots are made ready with a socket for an electric car charging unit.
Openreach are providing an FTTP service which is fibre broadband wired to each
home.
A plan of approximate service routes will be confirmed in Homeowner Pack
**Construction
**
Each property is traditionally built with blocks and bricks with either render
and/or weatherboard cladding.
Air pressure testing. Each property will be tested for energy efficiency for
the EPC.
Roofing Roofs are to be trussed and covered with tiles or slates.
Gutters and rainwater pipes will be black plastic.
External joinery All external doors and windows to be fully weather stripped
and airtight.
To be white and chosen to meet sound insulation and air tight insulation
criteria.
Glazing All external glazing is to consist of the latest double glazed, gas
filled units to meet sound and insulation criteria.
**Internal fittings & finishes
**
Walls to be finished with skimmed plaster.
Ground floor screed is to be finished with a smooth trowelled surface.
Ceilings and walls to be finished with white matt emulsion paint. Skirtings
and architrave to be 110mm and 60mm respectively and finished with white satin
eggshell.
Internal room doors to be moulded panel doors throughout either wood effect or
satin white painted finish. Double doors to be fitted where shown. Wardrobes
if provided have full width upper shelf and hanging rail.
Ironmongery : All door furniture to be brushed chrome finish.
Kitchen/Utility Units and Appliances
General Kitchen plans will be provided with adjustments due to final
measurements.
Cupboards to be shaker style. Worktops to be wood and/or quartz with butler or
stainless under counter sink in kitchen.
Appliances to be integrated and to be AEG or similar where possible but
subject to availability and size requirements. Eye level ovens where possible,
induction hob, extractor, tall fridge or 70/30 fridge/freezer, wine cooler,
dishwasher. Tall freezer in utility. Space provided and connections available
for washing machine & tumble dryer. .
Staircase to have oak moulded handrail and newel caps with glass balustrade
and brushed chrome fittings.
Wall tiles Cloakroom – tiled to half height finishing on full tile. Bathroom
and ensuite shower cubicles fully tiled and elsewhere half tiled to
incorporate splashback for basin. Rooms where walls are sloped will be managed
appropriately. Wall tile size to be no bigger than 30x60cm.
Floor tiles
Bathroom, shower rooms, kitchen and ground floor cloakroom fitted with 60x60cm
or similar size tile.
Fireplace/chimney
A hearth will be laid. The chimney will have concrete flue installed.
Central heating, plumbing and electrical installations.
Central Heating and Hot Water
This will be provided by air source heat pump and suitably sized water tank.
Underfloor heating throughout ground floor. First floor to have efficient
radiators which work with air source heat pump. Electric underfloor heating in
bathroom and main ensuite. Towel rail in bathrooms and ensuites. Zoned
thermostatic programmers to control heating.
Plumbing
The hot and cold water installations to be supplied at mains pressure.
Foul water: Water treatment plant to discharge to ditch.
Surface water: Drained to soak away and then to ditch.
Chrome sanitary fittings throughout. Hansgrohe/Vado or similar. WC pans to be
wall hung or back to wall Basins to be provided with white vanity units or
semi pedestals of varying sizes to best fit rooms. Main bathroom and master
ensuite will have vanity units. Sanitary ware Roca or similar.
Baths to have standard bath panels for easy access in case of plumbing issues.
Electrical Installation
Underfloor heating manifold, TV/media connections, fuse board to either be
placed in utility room or as deemed appropriate by the electrician.
All switches, sockets, controls and light fittings to be good quality white
plastic.
All lighting is to be warm white and low energy.
Downlights fitted to kitchen, bathroom and ensuites. Pendants in remaining
areas.
Openreach cabling for telephone is to be Cat 5e with sockets fitted, the first
outlet is generally in the study but is reliant on position of entry point
into property.
External Electrics
All plots have Double Garages with electric up and over doors, pendant light
fitting and future proof point for electric vehicle charging unit.
One external power socket to the rear of each property.
Lighting to be over garage and on external walls around the property.
**External works & finishes
**
External decoration: Wood not previously factory finished to be painted with
weatherproof paint as colour and finish specification. Render, if not self
coloured to be finished with Sandtex or similar external masonry paint to the
specified colour.
Access to house and parking spaces
Access drive finished with shingle surface. Parking areas to be block paving
or alternative hard surface
Paths, Patios and Steps
Paths and patios will be stepped and ramped as required by Building Control
for level entry access
External paving abutting vertical walls to have 50mm separation strip with
shingle infill.
Walls / Fences
Boundaries marked with fencing, hedging or walls will be appropriate and if
necessary, in consultation with planning, architects or engineers.
Garden
Turf laid to front and rear gardens. Any planting areas will be finished with
top soil. Patios and paths are subject to amendments.
All specifications above may be subject to change as they are all subject to
availability.
Please talk to our agent if you wish to discuss any specific personal touches
to the project whilst construction is in progress.
_Reservation_ _deposit_ A deposit of £1, 200 is required with your
reservation.
If you change your mind up to and including 14 days after paying your deposit
you will receive a full refund. Up to 28 days, unless the contract has been
issued, you will also be entitled to a full refund.
Once the contract has been issued this deposit becomes non - refundable. The
deposit will be deducted from the agreed sale price.
_Entrance_ _hall_
_cloakroom_
_lounge_ _0' 0" x 0' 0"_ 6. 70m (22') x 4. 04m (13'3")
_study_ _0' 0" x 0' 0"_ 4. 04m (13'3") x 2. 63m (8'7")
_library_ _0' 0" x 0' 0"_ 3. 76m x 2. 75m
_dining_ _room_ _0' 0" x 0' 0"_ 4. 16m (13'8") x 3. 35m (11')
_kitchen/breakfast_ _room_ _0' 0" x 0' 0"_ 8. 86m (29'1") x 3. 77m (12'4")
_utility_ _room_ _0' 0" x 0' 0"_ 3. 79m (12'5") x 2. 03m (6'8")
_landing_
_bedroom_ _1_ 4. 99m (16'4") max x 4. 04m (13'3")
_en_ _suite_
_bedroom_ _2_ _0' 0" x 0' 0"_ 4. 81m (15'9") max x 3. 77m (12'4")
_en_ _suite_
_bedroom_ _3_ 4. 04m (13'3") x 3. 22m (10'7")
_en_ _suite_
_bedroom_ _4_ 4. 16m (13'8") max x 3. 62m (11'11")
_bedroom_ _5_ _0' 0" x 0m)_ 3. 77m (12'4") x 3. 74m (12'3")
_bathroom_
_large_ _double_ _garage_ 7. 11m x 6. 04m with electric up and over doors.

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