House For Sale £375,000
Cottage in a rural situation requiring complete restoration or redevelopment.
Description
The cottages are set in a lovely stretch of open countryside. The properties are unlisted and therefore may offer the potential for redevelopment with either one or two properties, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.
30 Lower Bovinger Green
A semi-detached two bedroom former tenanted farm worker's cottage requiring complete refurbishment.
The cottage comprises an open-plan kitchen/dining room, a sitting room, office and bathroom on the ground floor with two bedrooms and a cloakroom to the first floor. Each of the bedrooms enjoy panoramic views over the adjoining countryside.
Outside
A driveway has been provided in front of the cottages. The extensive gardens include a large pond surrounded by mature trees. The remainder of the gardens are laid to grass and adjoin farmland with far-reaching views.
Services
The cottages currently share a septic tank which will need replacing under current legislation by the incoming purchasers. The cottages have mains water and electricity.
Local authority
Epping Forest District Council. Council tax band = A.
Location
Chipping Ongar High Street: 2.8 miles, M11 (junction 7): 4.2 miles, Stansted Airport: 16.8 miles, Theydon Bois: 9 miles (underground rail service). All distances approximate.
The cottages occupy a superb rural position, in the commuter belt, enjoying extensive views over unspoilt countryside. The nearby country town of Chipping Ongar is within 3 miles, near the towns of Harlow, Epping and Brentwood. The town has a wide range of facilities, with guest houses, pubs and local attraction such as the Epping Ongar Railway, which operates steam and diesel hauled trains through 5.5 miles of picturesque rolling countryside and through Epping Forest, along the former London Underground Central Line. Listed buildings line Chipping Ongar high street, whilst the church incorporates Roman bricks. Other notable attractions include Ongar Castle which is an 11th century Matte & Bailey castle. The town is lined with a variety of independent shops, pubs and restaurants, including the renowned Smiths brasserie, as well as Sainsburys and Tesco supermarkets, a doctors surgery and a library. The cottages are set within a lovely stretch of countryside with miles of footpaths and bridleways immediately at hand.
For the commuter there are excellent connections to the M11 (junction 7) which connects with the M25, an underground rail service (Central Line) at Epping and over-ground services from Brentwood, Shenfield and Harlow to London Liverpool Street.
There is a good choice of notable schools in the area including Bancroft’s at Woodford Green, Brentwood School, King Edward Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls, New Hall, Felsted and St Nicholas at Old Harlow.
Square Footage: 920 sq ft
Acreage:
0.38 Acres
Directions
From the Four Wantz roundabout at Chipping Ongar, proceed west on the A414 towards the M11 and Harlow. Take the second turning on the right-hand side into Blake Hall Road and the cottages will be found on the right-hand side after approximately half a mile.
Postcode: CM5 0NE
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Description
The cottages are set in a lovely stretch of open countryside. The properties are unlisted and therefore may offer the potential for redevelopment with either one or two properties, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.
30 Lower Bovinger Green
A semi-detached two bedroom former tenanted farm worker's cottage requiring complete refurbishment.
The cottage comprises an open-plan kitchen/dining room, a sitting room, office and bathroom on the ground floor with two bedrooms and a cloakroom to the first floor. Each of the bedrooms enjoy panoramic views over the adjoining countryside.
Outside
A driveway has been provided in front of the cottages. The extensive gardens include a large pond surrounded by mature trees. The remainder of the gardens are laid to grass and adjoin farmland with far-reaching views.
Services
The cottages currently share a septic tank which will need replacing under current legislation by the incoming purchasers. The cottages have mains water and electricity.
Local authority
Epping Forest District Council. Council tax band = A.
Location
Chipping Ongar High Street: 2.8 miles, M11 (junction 7): 4.2 miles, Stansted Airport: 16.8 miles, Theydon Bois: 9 miles (underground rail service). All distances approximate.
The cottages occupy a superb rural position, in the commuter belt, enjoying extensive views over unspoilt countryside. The nearby country town of Chipping Ongar is within 3 miles, near the towns of Harlow, Epping and Brentwood. The town has a wide range of facilities, with guest houses, pubs and local attraction such as the Epping Ongar Railway, which operates steam and diesel hauled trains through 5.5 miles of picturesque rolling countryside and through Epping Forest, along the former London Underground Central Line. Listed buildings line Chipping Ongar high street, whilst the church incorporates Roman bricks. Other notable attractions include Ongar Castle which is an 11th century Matte & Bailey castle. The town is lined with a variety of independent shops, pubs and restaurants, including the renowned Smiths brasserie, as well as Sainsburys and Tesco supermarkets, a doctors surgery and a library. The cottages are set within a lovely stretch of countryside with miles of footpaths and bridleways immediately at hand.
For the commuter there are excellent connections to the M11 (junction 7) which connects with the M25, an underground rail service (Central Line) at Epping and over-ground services from Brentwood, Shenfield and Harlow to London Liverpool Street.
There is a good choice of notable schools in the area including Bancroft’s at Woodford Green, Brentwood School, King Edward Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls, New Hall, Felsted and St Nicholas at Old Harlow.
Square Footage: 920 sq ft
Acreage:
0.38 Acres
Directions
From the Four Wantz roundabout at Chipping Ongar, proceed west on the A414 towards the M11 and Harlow. Take the second turning on the right-hand side into Blake Hall Road and the cottages will be found on the right-hand side after approximately half a mile.
Postcode: CM5 0NE
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