House For Sale £2,250,000
Enviably located, on a plot of 0.4 of an acre stls, within the highly regarded Private Road of Cornsland, walking distance of Brentwood town centre and mainline railway station, and the highly regarded Brentwood School, yet surrounded by both parkland and preserved woodland is this splendid period home. Grade II listed with its origins dating back to circa 16th century with magnificent alterations and additions during the Victorian era, which is ever apparent by the homes now almost ecclesiastical architecture.
Having been carefully re-modelled and enhanced by the current custodians, the home is now a truly elegant mix of both period and contemporary. Positioned prominently yet private and approached via electric gates into a traditional shingled driveway, providing parking for numerous vehicles and leading seamlessly into the surrounding landscaped gardens. Arranged over two floors and offering approaching 3,700 sq ft of accommodation, the home is immersed in character, from the 10’7 ceilings, arched window apertures, easy rise staircase with carved swans neck handrail and balustrade, deep skirtings and complementary carved cornice. On entering you are welcomed by an impressive Reception hallway which in itself is enticing. The Sitting room, being dual aspect, with wonderful views via French doors and the restored shutters across the manicured grounds coupled with this rooms truly impressive proportions. Tastefully designed and arranged around two natural stone fireplaces. Dark wide board flooring leads round to the older part of the home and the “Snug” again having a fireplace with inset wood-burning stove. Adjacent to which is the home office/study enjoying views to the front elevation, across from which is a convenient ground floor shower room.
The ground floor is completed by the kitchen/dining room, fitted with a range of high quality cabinetry arranged around a large central island adorned with marble, together with a double range style oven. In addition to which there is a convenient utility room, equally well fitted, as well as access to an inner lobby and second staircase.
To the first floor the elegance continues offering five double, light filled bedrooms. Both the principal bedroom and bedroom two have en-suite facilities and bedroom three is located next to the four piece family bathroom and could indeed be a further suite, if required. The principal bedroom also has a beautiful range of bespoke built and designed fitted wardrobes.
To the exterior the quality and design echoes that of the interior with a large natural stone paved patio area, leading directly from the Sitting room with a reclaimed red brick retaining wall. The remainder of the garden consists of two large terraced lawned areas with borders planted with a selection of mature evergreen trees and shrubs. The gardens wrap around the home and to the rear there is a further seating area, outside kitchen, garden store and loggia.
This is without question a wonderful character home which has been enhanced by its interior and landscaping, which needs to be viewed to be appreciated. We therefore recommend calling Tania to arrange a professional accompanied viewing at your earliest convenience.
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room (10.44m x 5.54m (34'3 x 18'2))
Snug (5.38m x 5.26m (17'8 x 17'3))
Study (3.48m x 2.67m (11'5 x 8'9))
Shower Room (3.07m x 1.32m (10'1 x 4'4))
Kitchen/Diner (6.53m x 5.72m (21'5 x 18'9))
Utility Room (4.47m x 2.29m (14'8 x 7'6))
Stairs Leading To
Bedroom (6.10m x 3.40m (20'0 x 11'2))
En-Suite Bathroom (3.96m x 2.82m (13'0 x 9'3))
Bedroom (3.71m x 2.79m (12'2 x 9'2))
Bedroom (4.17m x 3.96m (13'8 x 13'0))
Cloak Room
Shower Room
Bedroom (5.23m x 4.29m (17'2 x 14'1))
Bedroom (5.26m x 4.32m (17'3 x 14'2))
En-Suite Shower
Having been carefully re-modelled and enhanced by the current custodians, the home is now a truly elegant mix of both period and contemporary. Positioned prominently yet private and approached via electric gates into a traditional shingled driveway, providing parking for numerous vehicles and leading seamlessly into the surrounding landscaped gardens. Arranged over two floors and offering approaching 3,700 sq ft of accommodation, the home is immersed in character, from the 10’7 ceilings, arched window apertures, easy rise staircase with carved swans neck handrail and balustrade, deep skirtings and complementary carved cornice. On entering you are welcomed by an impressive Reception hallway which in itself is enticing. The Sitting room, being dual aspect, with wonderful views via French doors and the restored shutters across the manicured grounds coupled with this rooms truly impressive proportions. Tastefully designed and arranged around two natural stone fireplaces. Dark wide board flooring leads round to the older part of the home and the “Snug” again having a fireplace with inset wood-burning stove. Adjacent to which is the home office/study enjoying views to the front elevation, across from which is a convenient ground floor shower room.
The ground floor is completed by the kitchen/dining room, fitted with a range of high quality cabinetry arranged around a large central island adorned with marble, together with a double range style oven. In addition to which there is a convenient utility room, equally well fitted, as well as access to an inner lobby and second staircase.
To the first floor the elegance continues offering five double, light filled bedrooms. Both the principal bedroom and bedroom two have en-suite facilities and bedroom three is located next to the four piece family bathroom and could indeed be a further suite, if required. The principal bedroom also has a beautiful range of bespoke built and designed fitted wardrobes.
To the exterior the quality and design echoes that of the interior with a large natural stone paved patio area, leading directly from the Sitting room with a reclaimed red brick retaining wall. The remainder of the garden consists of two large terraced lawned areas with borders planted with a selection of mature evergreen trees and shrubs. The gardens wrap around the home and to the rear there is a further seating area, outside kitchen, garden store and loggia.
This is without question a wonderful character home which has been enhanced by its interior and landscaping, which needs to be viewed to be appreciated. We therefore recommend calling Tania to arrange a professional accompanied viewing at your earliest convenience.
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room (10.44m x 5.54m (34'3 x 18'2))
Snug (5.38m x 5.26m (17'8 x 17'3))
Study (3.48m x 2.67m (11'5 x 8'9))
Shower Room (3.07m x 1.32m (10'1 x 4'4))
Kitchen/Diner (6.53m x 5.72m (21'5 x 18'9))
Utility Room (4.47m x 2.29m (14'8 x 7'6))
Stairs Leading To
Bedroom (6.10m x 3.40m (20'0 x 11'2))
En-Suite Bathroom (3.96m x 2.82m (13'0 x 9'3))
Bedroom (3.71m x 2.79m (12'2 x 9'2))
Bedroom (4.17m x 3.96m (13'8 x 13'0))
Cloak Room
Shower Room
Bedroom (5.23m x 4.29m (17'2 x 14'1))
Bedroom (5.26m x 4.32m (17'3 x 14'2))
En-Suite Shower
