House For Sale £1,695,000
Ongar

A well presented family residence with enormous potential, boasting excellent equestrian facilities and grounds of 5.4 acres (stls)

What We Think at The Zoe Napier Group

With potential to dramatically increase its existing footprint, this property really does offer a wonderful opportunity to any discerning buyer to transform an already substantial home into a quite sensational equestrian residence. The location is highly sought after and offers the best of both worlds…. a quiet, idyllic country lane setting and yet just a short drive from Epping Underground station which offers excellent access into central London.

What the Sellers Say 

It really has been a joy to live here for the last 9 years, and we have made the most of having some exceptional hacking and scenic country walks on our doorstep. Our plans were to stay here and dramatically extend the footprint of the property, but I have been offered a job opportunity that was too good to refuse, so have reluctantly decided to relocating for work. 

History & Background

Located on the outskirts of the highly sought after town of Ongar, in a sumptuous country lane setting is this well-presented family residence with enormous potential, boasting grounds of 5.4 acres (stls) and excellent equestrian facilities.

Originally constructed in the 1990’s the property is brick built under a slate tiled roof and has had no subsequent alterations, consequently permitted development rights are still in place which would enable any incoming purchaser to dramatically increase the existing footprint, with the minimum amount of fuss, should they wish to do so. N.B The house has permitted development confirmed for a single side and double storey extension (EPF/1551/23) and lapsed planning permission for a rear single storey extension (EPF/0874/09).

The spacious accommodation extends to 2380 sq ft and on the ground floor incorporates, two/ three reception rooms, a spacious kitchen/ breakfast room and adjoining utility room. The first floor enjoys a principal bedroom suite with en-suite shower room and walk in wardrobe, whilst there are three remaining double bedrooms, complemented by the spacious family bathroom.  

Externally the equestrian facilities really are of the highest calibre, with two separate stable blocks including six loose boxes, hay Barn and tack Room, professionally built manège by KLH Arenas – 20m x 40m with sand and rubber chip surface, windbreaker barriers and LED floodlights.

Setting & Location

This property is conveniently located in a rural setting South – West of the Essex village of Moreton that lies almost equidistant between Chelmsford and Brentwood and just 6.5 miles from Epping.

Over the years, Moreton has become one of the most sought-after locations in Essex due to its rare, combined offering of a rural village lifestyle with easy access to London commuting links via Epping London Underground, Harlow Mill overground, the M11, and Stansted Airport. The immediate local area offers extensive countryside surroundings and there is a network of public footpaths and county walks. Local conveniences and great pub restaurants can be found in Moreton and nearby Chipping Ongar and Epping each offering a range of shopping facilities and town amenities.

There are a range of local schools to accommodate the area with Moreton C of E Primary, Dr Walker’s C of E Primary, Ongar Primary School, and the Ongar Academy. The proximity to Brentwood and Chelmsford offers the opportunity to some of the County’s best state and private schools, as well as access links for the new fast-track Elizabeth Line from Shenfield.

Epping Station 6.6 miles (journey time to Stratford 28 minutes & London Liverpool Street 39 minutes)* Harlow Mill 7.4 miles (journey time to London Liverpool Street 37 minutes* Chipping Ongar 3.2 miles*  Fyfield 3 miles* Stansted Airport 16.4 miles* Brentwood 10.5 miles* Chelmsford 13.6 miles*  

Ground Floor Accommodation

As you enter the property you are greeted by a useful entrance porch which leads to the cloakroom and adjoins the main hall, a spacious and welcoming space positioned within the centre of the house. Residing to the rear of the property is the study/ bedroom five, utility room and adjacent kitchen/ breakfast room, boasting solid oak Smallbone kitchen, complementary granite worktops, Amtico flooring and enjoys splendid views over the grounds. The sitting room is situated in the West elevation, a generous, dual aspect room with attractive feature fireplace, housing cast iron multi fuel burner and patio doors allowing access to the West facing full length flagstone terrace with electric awning, a fantastic outdoor entertainment space to enjoy during the Spring/ Summer months, with the icing on the cake being the sensational sunsets as the day comes to a close. The dining room sits in the East elevation, a bright and airy space, with views over the front garden with connecting double doors into the kitchen.

First Floor Accommodation

On the first floor are four generous double bedrooms, three with fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom suite has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. A recently fitted, spacious family bathroom with separate bath and shower serves the remaining bedrooms. The loft has been over-boarded and has power and lights. This area offers the potential to be converted into further bedrooms/bathrooms (subject to the necessary planning consent).

 Grounds

To the front the property is beautifully secluded, screened via mature hedging and set back from its country lane setting, approached via electric gates which open onto a large gravel drive, with a substantial parking area at the front for several vehicles. The front gardens are professionally landscaped and adjacent is a detached brick-built double garage with light, power and water connected. The house sits centrally in its plot with a five-bar gate providing vehicular access along the boundary, past the ornamental pond and rear gardens to the equestrian facilities and fields beyond. The professionally landscaped rear gardens are West facing and provide a wonderful extension to the property, with the terrace seating area opening to lawn, edged with deep shrub beds and fruit trees. To the other side of the garden there is an enclosed summer house/outdoor office with lights and power connected, and an adjacent covered BBQ/bar area with power and water connected.

Equestrian facilities.

The equestrian facilities are discreetly set at the end of the garden and can be viewed from the house. There are two substantial detached stable blocks comprising six loose boxes by Ascot Buildings, each with rubber floor and wall mats, automatic waterers, and lights. On the first yard there are four stables (two oversized suitable for large horses/foaling), separate feed store and tack room with fitted storage units and plumbing for a washing machine. There is also a covered wash down/farrier box with solarium. Covered storage runs the length of the first stable block, used for storing rugs/bedding/yard equipment. Adjacent is a fenced sick pen with bark footing. The second stable block has two stables (with rubber mats/automatic waterers) arranged as an open barn opening onto a fenced-in yard, and an adjoining feed/tack room. Water and lights are connected.

There is an adjacent hay barn (35’ x 12’) with power and lights, and enclosed concrete yard for storage to the side. A vegetable and soft fruit garden is close by along with a seventh (Shetland) stable used for storage and a hardcore area used for parking for a horse/box trailer.

Beyond the stables and barn is a professionally built manege by KLH Arenas – 20 x 40 m with sand and rubber chip surface, windbreaker barriers and LED floodlights.

A hardcore pathway, a thoughtful addition, leads from the stable blocks to the paddocks, currently separated into four paddocks. The paddocks are enclosed by post and rail with mains electric fencing and have automatic waterers with further independent taps in three paddocks. The fields back onto open farmland with far-reaching views and there are no rights of way over/alongside property. One of the paddocks has a field shelter. In total the grounds extend to 5.4 acres (stls).

Agents Notes

          The property is on three titles EX260511 (Main House), EX523465                 (Manege) and EX707954 (Fields).

• The house has permitted development confirmed for a single side and double storey extension (EPF/1551/23) and lapsed planning permission for a rear single storey extension (EPF/0874/09).
• The Private drainage system is assumed to require updating to a 2021 compliant system.
• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire/declaration for potential buyers to make an informed offer. Please request details from the sole selling agent.

Services

Mains Gas. Mains Water. Mains Electricity. Private Drainage. 

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