6 bedroom detached house for sale

Lot 1: Beeleigh Abbey, gardens and grounds 35.38 acres (14.34 ha)

Beeleigh Abbey is Listed Grade I and is one of the most important properties in Essex, dating back to 1170. The magnificent Abbey boasts centuries of history, having been established as a monastery then passing through several owners, latterly owned by the same family for over eighty years.

Following a recent full restoration which won a nationally important award, the Abbey is now in fine condition and offers wonderful family accommodation. The principal reception rooms are extremely rare in their character and these are balanced by an element of new build (albeit in traditional form) to the western elevation where there is a sizeable family kitchen/breakfast room. The bedrooms are well appointed with sufficient bathrooms and the large attic offers an extensive play/hobby room.

The Abbey
From the drive, a front door opens to a vestibule which leads into the magnificent Calefactory used as a drawing room. With fan vaulted ceiling, stone columns and a large fireplace with stone surround, there are superb views over the garden. To one side there is a study with double doors to a secret terrace and garden beyond as well as a lobby with stairs to the first floor and a door to a cloakroom.

At the opposite end of the Calefactory there is an opening to the Inner Parlour used as a dining room with a fine barrel vaulted ceiling. The Chapter House is a further room offering spacious accommodation with its’ fan faulted ceiling and stone columns, to one end of which there are double doors to the outside. The recent addition to the Abbey comprises a double height hall with stairs to the first floor and an opening to the kitchen/breakfast room with electric Aga, a full range of units and island with larder and store beyond.

The first floor is reached by two staircases. The staircase from the lobby reaches a landing with two bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as to the superb library offering an exceptional extra reception room. Also from this landing there is a staircase to the second floor with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The staircase from the hall near the kitchen leads to three bedrooms and two bathrooms (as well as a second access to the library) and also to a staircase to the large second floor playroom/hobby room.

The Cottage
The cottage is Listed Grade II and offers secondary accommodation with a utility leading to a galley kitchen, dining area and cloakroom. There is a central hall with two reception rooms and at first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom.

Barn and outbuildings
The timber barn has a first floor and is attached to a series of former stables and stores now offering a tank store, log shed, garage and garden machinery shed with two WC’s. The range are Listed Grade II. There are three further modern timber buildings which have been used as a tearoom, a visitor reception and a store room.

Gardens and Grounds
The grounds extend to 35.38 acres and are a mix of gardens, grazing, woodland and wetland adjoining the River Chelmer. Standing in a commanding position well above the river, Beeleigh Abbey’s gardens are secured by a double timber gate from which there is a gravel sweep adjacent to the outbuildings. A gravel path leads on to a bench overlooking the river and to the north of the Abbey is a pond and a walkway to the main garden which has a large lawn with extensive flower beds, paths and shrubs. Flanking the garden there are brick walls and high hedges giving privacy and to the farm eastern end there is a wooded area which falls to the river. Two grass fields provide about 14 acres of grazing.

Services:
Lot 1: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to a Klargester deemed compliant with the relevant regulations. Electric Aga. Oil fired central heating.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including: rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easement and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Fixtures and Fittings: All items usually regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings and equipment are specifically reserved from the sale.

VAT: Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT such tax will be payable in addition.

Viewings
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