6 bedroom detached house for sale

Property Information

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Status:	Available
Tenure:	freehold

Full description

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Hilbery Chaplin have enormous pleasure in presenting to the market this substantial imposing detached Georgian Country House. Situated in grounds believed to be approaching 11 acres (stls), The property boasts outstanding well proportioned classic Georgian accommodation, arranged over three floors and offers a fabulous mixture of period charm and modern design.

Built, we believe, circa 1750's and subsequently remodelled for changing family needs. This elegant property offers spacious accommodation, whilst retaining many period features namely, high ceilings, attractive fireplaces, solid wooden floors and ornate wooden panelling, together with an outstanding example of an easy rise "Ladies" staircase.

Within the grounds is a fine example of a traditional Essex Barn together with stabling for three horses, ample garaging and a charming walled formal garden

Conveniently located within close proximity to major road and rail links to both London and the South East, yet has far reaching views over the surrounding undulating Essex Countryside.

It is rare that period properties of this repute with acerage come to the market in this area and therefore a viewing is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Detached Georgian Country Home, 6 Bedrooms, Cloakroom, Study Area, Kitchen/breakfast room, Inner Lobby, Laundry room, Storage area, Cellar, Sitting Room, Drawing Room, Formal Dining Room, Jack & Jill bathroom, Bathroom, Wet Room, Dressing Room, Study/walk in dressing room, 11 Acres (stls), Outbuildings, Traditional Essex Barn, Front store, Garage/ Stable block, Garage, 3 Stables,

Approach
Is set well into its grounds and screened on all aspects by mature woodland and hedging. It is approached via a concealed entrance, bounded by a small wooded copse, opening onto a large gravelled driveway, with parking for numerous vehicles with direct access to the outbuildings and grounds beyond.


Covered Entrance door
opens on to :


Reception Hallway
19' x 7'10" (5.8m x 2.39m). Leaded windows overlooking driveway, with easy rise "Ladies returning staircase" to first floor. Dado rail. Understairs cupboard. Archway leading to reception rooms and door to:


Cloakroom
6'9" x 4'9" (2.06m x 1.45m). Leaded window. Contemporary style Villeroy & Boch two piece suite, comprising wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap and low level wc. Chromium ladder style towel rail/radiator. Half tiling to wall and tiling to floor. Hallway through to:


Study Area
7'10" x 7'5" (2.39m x 2.26m). Doors to :


Kitchen/breakfast room
20'4" x 14' (6.2m x 4.27m). Fitted with a range of country style wall and base units with matching china display cupboards. Ample working surface with one and half bowl single drainer and food preparation area. Ceramic tiling to floor, and leaded window to side aspect. Doors to the rear lobby areas, laundry room and additional access to Drawing Room:


Inner Lobby
8'10" x 4'3" (2.7m x 1.3m). Quarry tiled floor, doors leading to rear storage area and to courtyard garden.


Laundry room
10' x 8'10" (3.05m x 2.7m). Windows to both side and rear aspect, stainless steel sink unit, range of base and wall units, with ample space for appliances. Opening onto rear lobby area and:


Storage area
7'9" x 5'3" (2.36m x 1.6m). Range of storage cupboards, door and window to courtyard.


Cellar
13'6" x 13'6" (4.11m x 4.11m). Brick steps down, with good head height.


Sitting Room
23'9" (7.24m) x 13'6" (4.11m) > 9'8" (2.95m). A most impressive room with classic wood panelling, woodblock flooring and an ornate Georgian style fireplace with cast iron grate and wooden surround with upholstered seated fenders. Deep ornate cornice to ceiling and attractive bow window with window seat overlooking south facing gardens. Door opening onto canopied veranda with views over the grounds. Steps ascending to:


Drawing Room
22'6" x 15' (6.86m x 4.57m). Dual aspect room with leaded window to south and east facing gardens. Exposed beamed ceiling. Oak fireplace, brick hearth and recessed shelving.


Formal Dining Room
14' x 14'2" (4.27m x 4.32m). Dual aspect room with leaded windows to south and east aspects. Exposed beamed ceiling. Fireplace with ornate mantle and hearth.


First floor Landing
26'4" x 4' (8.03m x 1.22m). Easy rise wood panelled 'Ladies staircase'. Half stage landing with window to side. Concealed storage cupboard. Stairs leading to second floor.


Bedroom Two
16' x 15'3" (4.88m x 4.65m). Twin leaded windows overlooking gardens. Cornice to ceiling. Cast iron fireplace with ornate mantle and hearth.


Jack & Jill bathroom
5'4" x 9'8" (1.63m x 2.95m). Three piece suite comprising, panelled bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin, low level wc and chromium towel rail/radiator.


Bedroom Four
14' x 14' (4.27m x 4.27m). Twin leaded windows to south aspect. Cornice to ceiling.


Bathroom
8'6" x 6'8" (2.6m x 2.03m). Contemporary Villeroy & Boch suite, comprising elegant bath in tiled surround, low level wc, and wall hung wash hand basin with modern mixer tap. Chromium ladder style towel rail/radiator. Tiling to walls and floor.


Wet Room
8'6" x 8' (2.6m x 2.44m). Contemporary Villeroy & Boch suite, with rain water shower, low level wc and wall mounted wash hand basin with modern mixer tap. Tiling to walls and floor.


Inner hallway
Window overlooking driveway, exposed beamed wall and dado rail.


Bedroom Three
15'4" x 14' (4.67m x 4.27m). Leaded windows to south aspect . Fitted triple wardrobe. Door to:


Dressing Room
13'10" (4.22m) x 7'10" (2.39m) Master bedroom
21'6" (6.55m) x 14' (4.27m) into dormers. Impressive dual aspect room with leaded windows overlooking side and rear gardens and grounds beyond. It offers both a seating area, fitted cupboards and a convenient Villeroy & Boch contemporary vanity unit.


Stairs to second floor landing
18'9" x 5' (5.72m x 1.52m). Leaded window overlooking driveway. Two eaves storage cupboards, and one fitted linen cupboard.


Loft Room/Bedroom Five
22' (6.7m) x 15'3" (4.65m) with restricted headroom. Dual aspect room with leaded windows overlooking both south and east gardens. Door through to adjoining:


Study/walk in dressing room
9'6" x 6'8" (2.9m x 2.03m). Currently fitted for use as a Study/Crafts Room with additional storage area beyond.


Bedroom Six
14'2" x 14' (4.32m x 4.27m). Leaded window overlooking garden. Vanity wash hand basin. (restricted headroom).


Outbuildings



Traditional Essex Barn
54' x 19'6" (16.46m x 5.94m). Weather boarded with tiled roof. Power and lighting. Stairs to hay store/mezzanine area.


Front store
20'9" x 10'6" (6.32m x 3.2m).


Garage/ Stable block
Weatherboard with tiled roof. Consists of:


Garage
24'6" x 15'8" (7.47m x 4.78m). With power and lighting.


Stable 1
15'8" x 17'4" (4.78m x 5.28m).


Stable 2
13'4" x 13'6" (4.06m x 4.11m).


Stable 3
13'4" x 11'10" (4.06m x 3.6m).


Grounds
Adjacent to the house is a large brick paved entertaining area opening onto a formal walled courtyard/ornamental kitchen garden, laid in a traditional parterre style. Beyond the formal garden is an orchard area, with several mature fruit trees, with picket fence and gate leading to further gardens with a variety of herbaceous mixed borders, specimen trees and shrubs. There is a summer house and greenhouse with working area beyond. The remainder of the land is laid to pasture with a meadow area and natural pond within. This would make an ideal property for those with equestrian interests.