This charming Essex village home once owned by an iconic TV chef has hit the market – costing future buyers just shy of £1 million. 

The cottage in Beazley End, Braintree, is more than what first meets the eye. 

With four bedrooms, two bathrooms and four reception rooms, the home offers a great space for a family to build their forever home. 

The cottage famously appeared in the 1992 TV series of Lovejoy and again in 2006 when it was bought by the Fifteen Foundation, a charity run by no other than celebrity chef Jamie Oliver himself. 

The main suite's bathroomThe main suite's bathroom (Image: Savills)

Firstly named The Cook Inn, the home is thought to be more than 400 years old and was first listed as a public house in the 1800s. 

In 2013 it has been transformed into a residential property and was renamed Lime Tree Cottage. 

This home comes with a wealth of period features and a number of stylish additions, such as exposed chrome pipework and solid oak doors. 

Entering through the front door, the first room to step foot into is the entrance lobby, which opens up to two reception rooms, which are separated by a fantastic fireplace with exposed brickwork and inset stove. 

The study of Lime Tree CottageThe study of Lime Tree Cottage (Image: Savills)

Also on the ground floor are a beautiful kitchen and breakfast room and a spacious utility room, as well as a study. 

The kitchen, at the rear of the house, extends on to the garden, making it a perfect space for entertainment. 

On the first floor, the landing grants access to the four bedrooms and a family bathroom, which is fitted with a luxury white suite.  

The principal bedroom is equipped with a dressing room and an en suite bathroom. 

Lime Tree CottageLime Tree Cottage (Image: Savills)

Adding to the beauty of the home is the wonderful garden, which spans the width of the home and commences with a paved terrace as a great extension of it. 

The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with an area of a shed, greenhouse and raised vegetable beds. 

The double garage at the front of the property can be accessed through the driveway connecting it to the country lane. 

Lime Tree Cottage is offered at £975,000 and more information can be enquired at Savills property agency.