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Smiths Yard, Great Bardfield, Braintree

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Situated Within A Quiet And Exclusive Complex In The Sought-After Village Of Great Bardfield
  • Beautifully Presented Two Double Bedroom Barn Conversion
  • Stylish And Modern Single-Level Living Throughout
  • Spacious Open-Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Dining Area, Ideal For Entertaining
  • Separate Utility Room Providing Additional Practicality
  • Two Generously Sized Double Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Facilities & A Family Bathroom
  • Beautifully Landscaped Private Garden
  • Off-Road Parking For Two Vehicles
  • Approximately 6 Years Remaining On The New Build Warranty

Description

Situated within a quiet and exclusive complex in the highly sought-after village of Great Bardfield, this beautifully presented two double bedroom barn conversion offers stylish single-level living. The accommodation comprises a spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area, a separate utility room, and an inviting hallway leading to two generously sized double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite, while a contemporary family bathroom serves the remainder of the property. Externally, the home features a thoughtfully landscaped garden perfect for relaxing or entertaining as well as off-road parking for two vehicles.

Kitchen/Breakfast - 8.28m x 8.03m ( total measurement) (27'2" x 26'4" - Accessed via a partly glazed UPVC front door:- UPVC double glazed full height window to front aspect, base and eye level units with complimentary working surfaces, central island with Oak working surface over & breakfast bar area, inset oven, electric hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, inset sink with drainer unit & mixer taps, part tiled walls, inset spotlights, electric Velux window with rain sensor, solid wood flooring with underfloor heating, opening to.

Lounge - Media wall with electric fireplace & T.V point, electric Velux window with rain sensor, solid wood flooring with underfloor heating, inset spotlights, power points, opening to.

Dining Area - Full height UPVC double glazed full height windows to front aspect, Aluminium bi-folding doors leading to the garden, vaulted ceiling, inset spotlights, power points, solid wood flooring with underfloor heating.

Hallway - Inset spotlights, solid wood flooring with underfloor heating, power points, doors to.

Utility Room - space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, solid wood flooring with underfloor heating, inset spotlights, power points.

Principal Bedroom - 3.73m x 3.51m (12'3" x 11'6") - Full height UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, solid wood flooring, power points, door to.

En-Suite - UPVC double glazed opaque window to front aspect, Walk-in double shower cubicle with rainfall head & additional attachment, W.C, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, inset spotlights, extractor fan.

Bedroom Two - 3.71m x 3.05m (12'2" x 10') - UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, solid wood flooring with underfloor heating, power points.

Bathroom - Velux window, enclosed bath with mixer taps & shower attachment, glass screen, wash hand basin with vanity drawers below, W.C, heated towel rail, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, inset spotlights, extractor fan.

Landscaped Garden - The beautifully landscaped garden features a raised composite decked area, enclosed by elegant wrought iron railings and offering views across the rest of the garden. The main section is laid to lawn, complemented by a variety of decorative stone borders and established shrubs. An additional shingle seating area provides a perfect spot for outdoor relaxation. Access is via a timber gate, and the garden is partially enclosed by a charming red brick wall.

Driveway Parking - To the front of the property is driveway parking for two vehicles.

Village Summary - Great Bardfield is a quintessential village which enjoys a strong community along with an excellent range of village amenities including a co-op, two public houses, butchers, bookshop, hairdressers, delicatessen, garden centre and a thriving infant/primary school. This part of North Essex offers fantastic Bridle and footpaths over some of the most idyllic countryside. A unique benefit includes The Blue Egg Farm Shop with post office and Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery.

Agents Notes - The property is subject to a maintenance charge. According to the current owner, this is approximately £750.00 per annum and includes water rates.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-04-18

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Great Bardfield Primary School348 metresOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Community school
  • Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    71
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    44
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shalford Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    73
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Stebbing Primary School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    200
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Helena Romanes School5.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    1,265
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tabor Academy6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    989
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hedingham School and Sixth Form7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,177
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form7.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,210
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Alec Hunter Academy7.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,058
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Great Bardfield, Great Bardfield365 metres
Co-op Church Street, Bocking, Braintree5.7 miles
Co-op Flitch Green - Webb Road, Flitch Green5.9 miles

GP surgery

The Freshford Practice1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Thaxted Pharmacy4.1 miles

Hospital

Braintree Community Hospital6.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field314 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Braintree Rail Station7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Alienor Ave110 metres

Typical drive times

Thaxted10 min · 5 miles
Halstead18 min · 11 miles
Braintree16 min · 10 miles
Great Dunmow13 min · 9.4 miles
Chelmsford (city)26 min · 20 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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