A two acre garden, tennis court, swimming pool surrounding an early C17 house (not open)with plants for year-round interest set on gently sloping ground with lovely distant views of the Essex countryside. Shrub borders and mature ornamental trees, an orchard and two natural ponds. Many places to sit and relax. No refreshments but bring a picnic and enjoy the views.
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A two acre garden, tennis court, swimming pool surrounding an early C17 house (not open)with plants for year-round interest set on gently sloping ground with lovely distant views of the Essex countryside. Shrub borders and mature ornamental trees, an orchard and two natural ponds. Many places to sit and relax. No refreshments but bring a picnic and enjoy the views.
Bassetts,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM3 4BZ
Directions to Bassetts
1m down, Tofts Chase becomes Bassetts Ln. Yellow house on L, wooden gates, red brick wall. From Spring Elms Ln go down Bassetts Ln, L at the bottom of the hill. Cont for ¼m.
This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.
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Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Bassetts at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Bassetts. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Yes, one or more routes at Bassetts are accessible to wheelchair users.
Bassetts is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
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