House For Sale £1,100,000
*guide price £1,100,000 - £1,200,000*
*detached country residence*
*idyllic location*
*surrounded by undulating countryside*
*delightful grounds of one third of an acre*
*full of charm and character*
*peaceful retreat conbined with convenient access to neighbouring towns*
Overview & Location
'Country Cottage' is a charming detached home set within an idyllic position surrounded by picturesque undulating countryside combined with convenient access to neighbouring towns and all their associated amenities including Ongar and Epping town with its underground station providing convenient links into central London. Originally this period house has been sympathetically extended over the years by the current vendor who has lived there for the last 50 years creating a comfortable family home set within delightful grounds. The accommodation is carefully arranged over two floors with ground floor including cloakroom, three formal reception rooms all providing delightful views and fitted kitchen/breakfast room. To the first floor there is a principal bedroom with balcony providing elevated views over adjoining pond and rolling countryside, three further bedrooms and guest bathroom. Accessible via electronically operated security gates providing access to a contemporary (truncated)
Main Accommodation
Entrance via part glazed door to reception hall.
Reception Hall (11' 10" x 7' 11")
(Maximum) Exposed ceiling timbers. Turning staircase ascending to first floor with understairs storage cupboard. Fitted cloaks cupboard. Radiator. Doors to following accommodation.
Cloakroom With Combined Utility Area
Double glazed leaded light window and door leading to rear terrace and garden beyond. Recess ceiling lights. Exposed timbers. Fully tiled walls with contrasting feature floor. Bifold doors to storage cupboard with provision for appliances. Suite comprises of vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and low level WC. Ornate radiator with combined chrome towel rail.
Garden/Family Room (18' 7" x 15' 5")
Double glazed windows to triple aspect with large double glazed window to front elevation with attractive view over formal garden and adjoining natural pond. Recess ceiling lights and ceiling cornice. Radiator. Double glazed doors and picture windows to rear terrace.
Sitting Room (18' 0" x 17' 4")
(Both Maximum) Extensive exposed timbers. Double glazed leaded light windows to front elevation with attractive view over formal front garden. Impressive feature fireplace housing cast iron wood burner. Radiator. Double glazed leaded light doors and matching windows to side leading to rear terrace. Steps leading down to dining room.
Dining Room (13' 1" x 13' 0")
Double glazed leaded light window to front elevation with attractive view over formal front garden. Double glazed leaded light doors leading to covered side terrace and garden beyond. Storage cupboard. Radiator. Door to kitchen/breakfast room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (19' 8" x 9' 7")
(Maximum) Double glazed leaded light windows to dual elevation providing attractive views over formal garden and adjoining undulating countryside. Recess ceiling lights. Part glazed stable style door to side terrace with contemporary style glass cover. Extensive range of fitted units with contrasting granite work surfaces, tiled splash backs and recess mood lighting. Inset one bowl Butler sink with mixer tap. Provision for Tecnik Range style cooker with matching extractor hood above. Integrated appliances include Tecnik dishwasher and unbranded fridge/freezer. Unit housing central heating boiler. Radiator. Tiled floor.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Exposed timbers. Two double glazed leaded light windows to rear elevation providing stunning uninterrupted views of surrounding undulating countryside. Airing cupboard. Radiator. Doors to following accommodation.
Principal Bedroom (18' 2" x 13' 9")
(Maximum x into wardrobes) Double glazed leaded light windows to front and rear elevation both providing attractive views. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Access to loft. Radiator and further contemporary style vertical radiator. Double leaded light doors to balcony. Door to ensuite shower room.
Balcony
This stunning feature of this fine home provides delightful views over adjoining natural pond and uninterrupted views of undulating countryside. Incorporates contemporary style surround and is an ideal area for relaxation and taking in the pleasant and appealing views.
Ensuite Shower Room
Double glazed leaded light window to rear elevation. Fully tiled walls with contrasting tiled floor. Recess ceiling lights and extractor fan. Suite comprises of walk-in independent double shower cubicle with chrome fitments and glass shower screen, vanity wash hand basin with units below and low level WC. Wall mounted heated chrome towel rail.
Bedroom Two (13' 3" x 10' 11")
Double glazed leaded light windows to dual elevation both providing attractive views. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Radiator.
Bedroom Three (10' 8" x 9' 7")
(Into wardrobes) Double glazed leaded light windows to dual elevation with rear elevation window providing stunning views of surrounding countryside. Access to loft. Range of fitted bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Four (9' 1" x 8' 9")
(Minimum) Double glazed leaded light window to front elevation with attractive view over formal garden. Exposed timbers. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Radiator.
Guest Bathroom
Double glazed sky light window to front elevation. Wall mounted extractor fan. Tiling to walls with contrasting tiled floor. Suite comprises of tiled bath with wall mounted shower above and glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Wall mounted heated chrome towel rail.
Exterior
Set behind electronically operated security gates providing access to a contemporary style resin driveway which provides ample parking and serves a detached Heritage style double car port. The delightful landscaped formal gardens are meticulously maintained and run three sides of the home offering a section of terraces ideal for entertaining, central lawns with established planting, a selection of fruit trees, useful storage units, wood store and timber summer house.
Agents Note
Please be aware the adjoining natural pond is rented to the vendor on a peppercorn rent of approximately £100 per annum and is owned separately by a local land owner/farmer. The property benefits from an electric air source system providing hot water and heating and there are solar panels on one of the detached storage buildings. Buyers are advised that the interior ceiling heights on the ground floor range from a minimum of 6.2 to 7'4 which adds to the charm and ambiance of the house.
*detached country residence*
*idyllic location*
*surrounded by undulating countryside*
*delightful grounds of one third of an acre*
*full of charm and character*
*peaceful retreat conbined with convenient access to neighbouring towns*
Overview & Location
'Country Cottage' is a charming detached home set within an idyllic position surrounded by picturesque undulating countryside combined with convenient access to neighbouring towns and all their associated amenities including Ongar and Epping town with its underground station providing convenient links into central London. Originally this period house has been sympathetically extended over the years by the current vendor who has lived there for the last 50 years creating a comfortable family home set within delightful grounds. The accommodation is carefully arranged over two floors with ground floor including cloakroom, three formal reception rooms all providing delightful views and fitted kitchen/breakfast room. To the first floor there is a principal bedroom with balcony providing elevated views over adjoining pond and rolling countryside, three further bedrooms and guest bathroom. Accessible via electronically operated security gates providing access to a contemporary (truncated)
Main Accommodation
Entrance via part glazed door to reception hall.
Reception Hall (11' 10" x 7' 11")
(Maximum) Exposed ceiling timbers. Turning staircase ascending to first floor with understairs storage cupboard. Fitted cloaks cupboard. Radiator. Doors to following accommodation.
Cloakroom With Combined Utility Area
Double glazed leaded light window and door leading to rear terrace and garden beyond. Recess ceiling lights. Exposed timbers. Fully tiled walls with contrasting feature floor. Bifold doors to storage cupboard with provision for appliances. Suite comprises of vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and low level WC. Ornate radiator with combined chrome towel rail.
Garden/Family Room (18' 7" x 15' 5")
Double glazed windows to triple aspect with large double glazed window to front elevation with attractive view over formal garden and adjoining natural pond. Recess ceiling lights and ceiling cornice. Radiator. Double glazed doors and picture windows to rear terrace.
Sitting Room (18' 0" x 17' 4")
(Both Maximum) Extensive exposed timbers. Double glazed leaded light windows to front elevation with attractive view over formal front garden. Impressive feature fireplace housing cast iron wood burner. Radiator. Double glazed leaded light doors and matching windows to side leading to rear terrace. Steps leading down to dining room.
Dining Room (13' 1" x 13' 0")
Double glazed leaded light window to front elevation with attractive view over formal front garden. Double glazed leaded light doors leading to covered side terrace and garden beyond. Storage cupboard. Radiator. Door to kitchen/breakfast room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (19' 8" x 9' 7")
(Maximum) Double glazed leaded light windows to dual elevation providing attractive views over formal garden and adjoining undulating countryside. Recess ceiling lights. Part glazed stable style door to side terrace with contemporary style glass cover. Extensive range of fitted units with contrasting granite work surfaces, tiled splash backs and recess mood lighting. Inset one bowl Butler sink with mixer tap. Provision for Tecnik Range style cooker with matching extractor hood above. Integrated appliances include Tecnik dishwasher and unbranded fridge/freezer. Unit housing central heating boiler. Radiator. Tiled floor.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Exposed timbers. Two double glazed leaded light windows to rear elevation providing stunning uninterrupted views of surrounding undulating countryside. Airing cupboard. Radiator. Doors to following accommodation.
Principal Bedroom (18' 2" x 13' 9")
(Maximum x into wardrobes) Double glazed leaded light windows to front and rear elevation both providing attractive views. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Access to loft. Radiator and further contemporary style vertical radiator. Double leaded light doors to balcony. Door to ensuite shower room.
Balcony
This stunning feature of this fine home provides delightful views over adjoining natural pond and uninterrupted views of undulating countryside. Incorporates contemporary style surround and is an ideal area for relaxation and taking in the pleasant and appealing views.
Ensuite Shower Room
Double glazed leaded light window to rear elevation. Fully tiled walls with contrasting tiled floor. Recess ceiling lights and extractor fan. Suite comprises of walk-in independent double shower cubicle with chrome fitments and glass shower screen, vanity wash hand basin with units below and low level WC. Wall mounted heated chrome towel rail.
Bedroom Two (13' 3" x 10' 11")
Double glazed leaded light windows to dual elevation both providing attractive views. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Radiator.
Bedroom Three (10' 8" x 9' 7")
(Into wardrobes) Double glazed leaded light windows to dual elevation with rear elevation window providing stunning views of surrounding countryside. Access to loft. Range of fitted bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Four (9' 1" x 8' 9")
(Minimum) Double glazed leaded light window to front elevation with attractive view over formal garden. Exposed timbers. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Radiator.
Guest Bathroom
Double glazed sky light window to front elevation. Wall mounted extractor fan. Tiling to walls with contrasting tiled floor. Suite comprises of tiled bath with wall mounted shower above and glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Wall mounted heated chrome towel rail.
Exterior
Set behind electronically operated security gates providing access to a contemporary style resin driveway which provides ample parking and serves a detached Heritage style double car port. The delightful landscaped formal gardens are meticulously maintained and run three sides of the home offering a section of terraces ideal for entertaining, central lawns with established planting, a selection of fruit trees, useful storage units, wood store and timber summer house.
Agents Note
Please be aware the adjoining natural pond is rented to the vendor on a peppercorn rent of approximately £100 per annum and is owned separately by a local land owner/farmer. The property benefits from an electric air source system providing hot water and heating and there are solar panels on one of the detached storage buildings. Buyers are advised that the interior ceiling heights on the ground floor range from a minimum of 6.2 to 7'4 which adds to the charm and ambiance of the house.
