4 bedroom house for sale

One of just two luxuriously specified and discreetly positioned homes set behind secure automated gates, offering serene countryside living within this picturesque development in prime Mount End.

Passingford Barn and Lessington Barn are newly-constructed, four bedroom detached executive homes, offering a gross internal area of approximately 2922 sq.ft. and 2836 sq.ft. respectively.

Here we introduce 'Lessington Barn', a striking detached home set across two floors with an emphasis on luxury and providing breath-taking views of the countryside. Approached via a shared shingled driveway, and commencing with a grand entrance hall leading to the extensive living space.

The internal specification is beyond compare, with a remarkable kitchen and cabinetry, including media walls to the principal areas, dressing room to the principal suite, as well as elegant tiling to the en-suite and Roca sanitaryware The current layout provides four luxury bedroom suites, each en-suite facilities.

The kitchen incorporates a full range of Siemens appliances and is equipped to the highest of specifications, with a breakfast station, and a central island enhancing this sociable space. Beyond the kitchen you will find a large utility/boot room, boasting the same impressive cabinetry.

This sublime home enjoys plentiful family accommodation, providing enormous living space with feature fireplace including formal lounge and a dining area which are open-plan to the kitchen, with two sets of bi-folding doors providing access to the gardens.

Ample parking is provided to the side and rear, with ample space for several vehicles and a EV charging point.

Despite its rural setting, Lessington Barn is very well positioned for easy access to the motorway network via the M25, which links with the M1 (for the north), and the M11. Theydon Bois Station is also 2 miles away with London Underground (Central Line) trains to London Liverpool Street from 38 minutes and Canary Wharf from 43 minutes (Central and Jubilee Line). Epping is an historic market town, popular with commuters and those who seek to combine access to countryside with the convenience of excellent transport links and local facilities. The town centre offers a range of shops, bars and restaurants while there are charming country pubs in the surrounding villages. The local countryside provides lovely walks and bridle paths as does Epping Forest, which also offers angling, cycling and walking and running trails. Further leisure and relaxation opportunities include golf at Epping, Theydon Bois, Chigwell, North Weald, Toot Hill and Abridge, tennis and cricket at Epping and outdoor pursuits at the Lee Valley White Water Centre. There are many well-regarded schools in the area including Coopersale Hall and Oaklands at preparatory level and Chigwell School and Bancroft's senior schools. A little further afield boarding is available at Brentwood School, Harrow, Felsted and Bishop's Stortford College.

Built to the following luxury specification:

Kitchen / Day Room
o Designer fitted kitchen with solid wooden doors.
o Siemens integrated appliances, including:
o 2 x single ovens.
o Microwave.
o Coffee machine.
o Pop up extractor fan.
o Dish washer.
o Induction hob.
o Full height fridge and freezer.
o Caple wine cooler.
o Double butler sink.
o Solid Oak island worktop and shelving.
o Composite stone worktops and splash back to main kitchen.
o TV & data points.
o Integrated audio system with Bosch speakers.

Utility Room
o Franke stainless steel sink and tap.
o Bosch washing machine.
o Bosch tumble dryer.
o Additional kitchen units.
o Three-phase electric main distribution board.
o Pressurised Samsung air source heated hot water tank.
o Under floor heating manifolds.
o Communications cupboards containing the following.
o Security system.
o CAT6/Ethernet IT panel with CAT 6 cables hard-wired to all habitable rooms.
o Audio & radio system hard-wired to speakers in kitchen and lounge.
o Sky TV system - wired to media centre.
o BT broadband pre-installed.

Master En-Suite
o Luxury freestanding bath with mixer and shower attachment.
o 2000mm * 900mm low profile shower.
o Shower mixer, rainfall head and handheld shower attachment.
o Roca concealed cistern W/C.
o Roca Ona 1200mm double vanity unit.
o Roca Ona bathroom taps.
o Electric heated towel radiator - 1200 x 600.

En-Suites
o 1500 and 1700mm * 800mm low profile showers.
o Shower mixer, rainfall head and handheld shower attachment.
o Roca concealed cistern W/C.
o Roca Ona 600mm vanity unit.
o Roca Ona bathroom taps.
o Electric heated towel radiator - 1200 x 600.

Downstairs W/C
o Roca concealed cistern W/C.
o Roca Ona 600mm vanity unit.
o Roca Ona bathroom taps.

Joinery, Finishes and Decorative Details
o Fitted wardrobes to master bedroom dressing room and bedroom two.
o Aluminium Front Door. With 5-point security locking system, glass side panels and aluminium frame.
o Internal grey timber "cottage" style doors by Charles Todd with brushed stainless-steel ironmongery.
o Anthracite grey double-glazed windows with brushed steel handles (UPVC).
o Aluminium bi-fold doors to kitchen / day room opening fully onto large patio.
o Main staircase with glazed balustrade.
o Smooth, decorated finish - ceilings in white and walls in white painted finish.
o 150mm painted skirting to ground and first floor.

Main Lounge
o Electric fireplace by Something Different.

Electrical
o Three-phase electrics.
o Three-phase, 22kw electric car charger (full charge in only 1-2 hours).
o Brushed chrome light switch fittings to all floors - Deta Slimline brushed steel range.
o TV aerial and Sky dish pre-installed.
o Integrated audio system with speakers to kitchen and lounge.
o CAT6 and COAX data cables to all habitable rooms.
o Feature lighting to kitchen, lounge, landing, master bedroom and third bedroom.
o Spot lighting or pendants to all other rooms.
o Shaver socket to all bathrooms.
o Extractor fans to kitchen, utility room, all bathrooms and w.c.
o External wall lights to rear patio, sideway and front façade.
o Communal external lights to driveway.
o Communal main electric gate with GSM intercom system (calls phone to allow access).
o External plug socket to rear.
o External garden light spur (for retro fit)

Heating & Services
o Samsung 16KW three-phase air source heat pump.
o Under-floor heating to ground floor.
o Feature radiators with thermostatic valves to first floor.
o Electric chrome towel radiators to master bathroom and en-suite shower rooms.
o Insulated walls, ground floor and roof to meet Part L of the Building Regulations.
o Outside water tap.

Flooring
o High quality laminate wood effect flooring to entrance, kitchen and lounge.
o High quality Italian porcelain tiles to wet rooms.
o Fitted carpet in all other areas. Carpet is called "Dolce Moda 388 Gabbiani" - a light silver grey.

Security
o Mains powered smoke detectors to hallway and landings.
o NACOS approved security alarm system.

External
o Passingford Barn includes an adjoining two-acres field/paddock viewed from the patio, main lounge and master bedroom. This could be an equestrian facility or landscaped as additional garden area with a natural pond and orchard.
o Fully landscaped gardens.
o Shingle driveway on 200mm compacted sub-base.
o Post & rail fenced boundaries.
o Paved patio in grey Indian Sandstone.
o Lawn to rear gardens.
o Outside garden tap.
o Three-phase, 22kw electric car charger (full charge in only approx. 1-2 hours).
o External electric point and switched spur for garden light retrofit.
o Facing brick plinth course - Weinberger Rangemoor.
o Timber clad elevations over 300mm cavity blockwork.

Quality Assured

o All ARA homes are designed by professionally qualified Architects and Engineers and are constructed to exacting standards. The construction work is closely supervised by Chartered Builders and experienced site managers. The homes are protected by the 10 years ICW Build Warranty.

o ARA Homes Ltd provides a fair and thorough snagging procedure. This includes the industry standard period following completion for construction defects and a quality control check between the buyer and ARA Homes before completion.

o ARA Homes reserve the right to amend the specification for technical or commercial reasons. Clients buying off plan will be informed of changes and any replacement items will be of an identical or higher quality.





GENERAL INFORMATION:-

Borough: Epping Forest

Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains electricity and water, private sewage treatment system

Energy Efficiency Rating: B (88)

Council Tax Rating: TBC