5 bedroom detached house

Imposing Palladian-style mansion with cottage, parkland, paddocks and equestrian facilities.

Description

Weald Hall is an elegant and classically-styled country house dating from the early 19th century and situated to the south of the delightful village of South Weald. This imposing Georgian mansion stands within its own grounds of approximately 26 acres (STLS) including lakes, a secondary two bedroom cottage, a large traditional stable block with groom’s flat above, additional stables and a further range of outbuildings including a large barn. The grounds have far-reaching views and include paddocks, parkland, a lake as well as formal gardens. The property is accessed via three gated entrances with a further two that are not currently in use, however to note one leads to the rear of the cottage and another within the fence line giving access into the fields off of Weald Park Way Road.

Main House - Ground floor
An imposing Palladian façade with four Corinthian-style, full-height columns shelter the entrance. A magnificent hall extends the full depth of the house and includes a grand, bifurcated staircase.

The south wing includes a light-filled drawing room with twin double doors leading onto a stone terrace and overlooking lawned gardens. To the rear is a sitting room also overlooking the gardens. The north wing, adjoining the hall, includes a bespoke kitchen/breakfast room overlooks parkland to the east. An inner hall leads to a bespoke fitted study and the plant room, a utility room, a cloakroom and stairs to the lower pool room.

Lower Ground Floor
This provides a pool room with in-ground heated pool, steam room, shower room and jacuzzi hot tub. The room has access on to a garden terrace to the south.

First floor
A full galleried landing stands at the centre. To the south the principal bedroom suite, with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, enjoys panoramic views over the estate to the south and east. A stone retained balcony runs along the entire first floor on the southern elevation with the bedroom and en suite bathroom accessing this via double doors. On the opposite side of the landing are four further bedrooms – all of which have en suite facilities including underfloor heating and a snug. All of the bedrooms have high ceilings and deep windows, designed to provide space and light.

Traditional brick Coach House
This is immediately accessible from the house and separated by a brick courtyard. Constructed in stock brick with a central midstray, there are 2 old stables and a store room to one side and a games room on the other with a groom’s flat over. An inner courtyard separates garaging and workshop.

Cottage
The cottage is situated on the northern edge of the estate beyond the traditional stable yard – a detached two bedroom cottage with weatherboard elevations under a clay tiled roof.

Hangar barn
Situated to the south-east with a separate access from Wigley Bush Lane and currently used as indoor stabling, the barn has seven stables with water, wash bay, solarium and a tack room, with a store at first floor level and non slip rubber matting throughout. The barn extends to over 5,000 sq ft.

Gardens and grounds
There are two entrances into the estate from Wigley Bush Lane, both with electric gates. The first accesses the southern side of the estate, passing between two lakes to a large hangar barn. The main entrance opens to a substantial courtyard in front of the house. The gardens lie to the south, predominantly laid to lawn with an adjoining split-level terrace. To the east, mature parkland includes some magnificent ancient trees and two ponds. Paddocks are separated by post and rail fencing, including a full sized Equestrian surfaces wax track ménage.

N.B- There is an elapsed but previously approved planning permission to build an indoor school & stable complex, measuring 50m x 30m with Hay & Tractor store.

The Hanger barn and existing buildings have had a positive pre application to replace with 5 dwellings.

In all about 26 acres

Location

Weald Hall sits in a private, elevated setting in the commuter belt, with views over its gardens and parkland. The property is just 2 miles from Brentwood, in an extremely convenient location with good access to London, the M25 and the A12.

There are good local services in the area including a comprehensive range of shops in Brentwood, public houses, restaurants and a nearby cricket club. Brentwood Golf Club is close by and there are numerous opportunities for the equestrian enthusiast in the surrounding countryside and country parks.

Weald Hall is extremely well located for the commuter with a fast direct rail services to London Fenchurch Street from Upminster (from 22 minutes) as well as direct services to London Liverpool Street from Shenfield (from 34 minutes) which is also on the Elizabeth line giving direct access to Heathrow and the West End.

There are some very well regarded schools in the area including the renowned Brentwood School. International airports at Stansted (29 miles) and London City (33 miles) offer flights to a range of European destinations and the former has private jet facilities.

Square Footage: 7,372 sq ft


Acreage: 26.12 Acres

Directions

From the A12/ M25 (J26) intersection, proceed towards Brentwood on the A1023. At the traffic lights turn left into Wigley Bush Lane, continue for 0.5 mile and the entrance will be on the right.

Postcode: CM14 5QP

Additional Info

Fixtures and Fittings: All fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and garden statuary etc. are expressly excluded from the sale, but some items may be made available by separate negotiation.

Services: There is a high specification security system in place with sensor beams around the main house as well as in the hangar/covered yard. Additionally there are panic alarms inside the Main House and Cottage.

Local Authority: Brentwood Borough Council