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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 beds
2 baths
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TenureFreehold
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Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Grade ii listed farmhouse
  • Spacious accommodation
  • 1.38 acres
  • Impressive frontage
  • Detached double garage
  • Desirable position

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*DETACHED GRADE II LISTED FARM HOUSE*
*ABUNDANCE OF CHARACTER FEATURES*
*SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION OVER TWO FLOORS*
*FORMAL GROUNDS OF SOME 1.38 ACRES WITH SOUTHERLY ASPECT*
*SUPERB ALFRESCO ENTERTAINING AREAS*
*POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLOT WITHIN GROUNDS*

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Overview & Location
'Skins Farm' is a delightful grade II listed farmhouse believed to date back to the 17th century which has been extended in recent years to create spacious accommodation thoughtfully arranged over two floors. The property retains many character features including a wealth of exposed timbers, impressive feature fireplaces and original feature Bakers oven. Ground floor includes reception hall, cloakroom, three formal reception rooms and kitchen with attractive garden view. To the first floor there is a large principal bedroom with ensuite shower room, three further double bedrooms and an impressive family bathroom. Set on an overall plot of 1.38 acres which includes an impressive frontage with private driveway providing ample parking and serving a detached double garage, delightful formal grounds offering the very best in outdoor entertaining including garden kitchen, hot tub and modern bespoke bar with various seating areas and additional play area. There may be the (truncated)

Main Accommodation
Entrance via solid wooden entrance door with picture window to side to reception hallway.

Reception Hallway 7' 10" x 7' 6"
Exposed timbers. Radiator. Feature brick floor. Open plan to lounge.

Lounge 17' 8" x 14' 6"
(Maximum) Double glazed windows to dual elevation. Wealth of exposed timbers. Impressive floor to ceiling feature fireplace with exposed brickwork and central beam housing cast iron log burning stove. Two radiators. Open plan feature beams to dining area. Door to inner hallway.

Dining Area 11' 4" x 8' 2"
Two double glazed doors to rear terrace and garden beyond providing attractive views. Exposed feature brick work. Radiator.

Inner Hallway 19' 9" x 5' 11"
Wealth of exposed timbers. Staircase ascending to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Solid wood floor. Doors to following accommodation.

Cloakroom
Double glazed translucent window to rear elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Wall mounted extractor fan. Suite comprises of vanity wash hand basin and low level WC. Wall mounted heated chrome towel rail. Part tiling to walls with contrasting tiled floor.

Snug/Family Room 14' 1" x 12' 4"
(Maximum) Double glazed window to front elevation. Wealth of exposed timbers. Impressive floor to ceiling feature exposed brick fireplace with central mantle housing cast iron wood burner. Feature Bakers oven. Radiator. Internal door to reception hall.

Kitchen 24' 11" x 7' 9"
(Maximum) Two double glazed windows to rear elevation providing attractive views over rear terrace and formal garden beyond. Part stable style door leading to rear terrace. Recess ceiling lights. Fitted with a contemporary range of units with contrasting granite work surfaces and recess mood lighting. Inset one and a half sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include Bosch washing machine and dishwasher. Provision for Stoves cooker. Tiled floor.

Sitting Room 16' 6" x 13' 4"
Double glazed windows to front and rear elevation. Fitted cupboard. Radiator.

First Floor

Split Level First Floor Landing 30' 8" x 10' 5"
(Maximum) Three double glazed windows to rear elevation with attractive views over formal garden with feature window seat. Wealth of exposed timbers. Exposed feature brick work. Two radiators. Two cupboards., one housing utility systems. Ornate door with staircase ascending to loft. Doors to following accommodation.

Principal Bedroom 17' 10" x 11' 0"
(Into Wardrobes) Double glazed windows to dual elevation. Wealth of exposed timbers. Range of mirror fronted wardrobes to one wall. Two radiators. Door to ensuite shower room.

Ensuite Shower Room 8' 11" x 7' 9"
Double glazed translucent window to front elevation. Exposed timbers. Suite comprises of walk-in independent shower cubicle being fully tiled with chrome fitments and glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Ornate radiator with combined chrome towel rail. Tiled floor.

Bedroom Two 13' 1" x 11' 3"
Double glazed windows to dual elevation. Double fitted wardrobe. Radiator.

Bedroom Three 13' 3" x 8' 11"
(Maximum) Double glazed window to rear elevation with attractive views of formal garden. Further double glazed window to side elevation. Large fitted wardrobes with cupboard recess above. Radiator.

Bedroom Four 12' 2" x 10' 7"
Double glazed window to front elevation. Exposed timbers. Range of fitted bedroom furniture to one wall. Radiator.

WC
Double glazed translucent window to rear elevation. Suite comprises of vanity wash hand basin and low level WC. Radiator. Tiled floor.

Family Bathroom 13' 2" x 12' 1"
Two double glazed translucent windows to front elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Suite comprises of independent shower cubicle which is fully tiled with chrome fitments and glass shower screen, free standing bawl and claw bath with chrome fitments, his & hers vanity wash hand basins with units below incorporating contrasting surface with tiled splash back with units below and low level WC. Tiled floor. Radiator.

Exterior

Front Elevation
Large private shingled driveway providing ample parking complimented by ornate brick walls with decorative railings. Exterior and security lighting. Steps leading up to entrance door. Fence with gate providing access to the side garden.

Detached Garage 18' 9" x 11' 8"
Accessible via double doors. Fully insulated. Window to side elevation. Power and lighting connected. Please note this room has potential for various uses including home office, leisure room, gymnasium all subject to normal planning consent.

Formal Gardens
The property features a spacious three tier paved terrace ideal for entertaining. The terrace is carefully designed to include a stainless steel outside kitchen with BBQ and pizza oven by separate negotiation. In addition there is a delightful dining area with views over formal garden and raised terrace housing Hydro pool hot tub by separate negotiation. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with a selection of specimen trees and complimented by mature planting. In addition there is a chicken coop and feature bar with raised terracing.

Feature Bar
A fully fitted bespoke bar ideal for entertaining which is fully fitted with covered terrace. In addition there is a raised terrace with seating area and barked area to the rear together with a separate play area.

Potential Plot
To the rear of the garden there is a defined entrance to a further plot of land which at present is a wild garden with specimen trees. This area may have potential for a building plot for a secondary property subject to all normal planning consent and if required.

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Balgores - Ongar
Balgores - Ongar
134 High Street Ongar, Essex CM5 9JH
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