4 bedroom detached house for sale

A deceptively spacious 2300 sq ft family home situated in a delightful quiet country lane with manege, stabling and  0.72 acre grounds (stls)

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group

This deceptively spacious entry level equestrian property really is a Tardis of epic proportions, offers a tremendous amount of space spread over three floors and would suit a young growing family with a passion for equestrian pursuits. Situated in quiet no through road, surrounded by sumptuous countryside, yet within just over 3 miles of Epping’s central line station, it will appeal to discerning buyers that would like to combine a country lifestyle with easy access into London.

What the Owner Says

We have loved every second of living here for the past 50 years, our children loved nothing more than exploring in the adjoining countryside and indulging in long country walks when they were little. It will be a terrible wrench to leave but the ponies have now all gone and our children have flown the nest, so the time is now right to downsize and pass the baton onto another family.

History & Background

This delightful family home is believed to have originally been constructed in the 1960’s  with a substantial rear two storey extension and loft conversion added in the 1980’s.

Well presented throughout, the accommodation flows beautifully and incorporates three generous reception rooms, complemented by the kitchen/ breakfast room and adjoining utility room.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms that are serviced by the family bathroom, with the piece de resistance being the wonderful spacious principal bedroom that boasts it’s own dressing room, generous en suite facility and balcony, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee and admire the view over the grounds and adjoining countryside.

The second floor enjoys a useful loft room/ home office with additional loft storage that could quite conceivably be converted into a en suite facility (subject to consent).

Externally the secluded grounds are a particular feature, extending to 0.72 acres (stls) and incorporate a five stable block and adjoining manege. 

Setting & Location

The property is set back from Vicarage Lane, which is situated to the North of the village which offers several local shops including a Co-op store, public house and various restaurants. St. Andrews primary school is situated 1.3 miles away from the property and currently has an Ofsted rating of good, whilst further private school options are available in Bishop’s Stortford, Felsted and Brentwood and Woodford Green respectively. Epping is located approximately 3.2 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of amenities and station offering excellent access via the Central Line into London.

Epping Station 3.2 miles (40 minutes Into London Liverpool Street) * M11 (Junction 7) 2.5 miles * London Stansted Airport 15.1 miles * Chelmsford 16.4 miles

Ground Floor Accommodation

As you enter the property an entrance porch provides a useful space for your shoes and coats and flows into the spacious entrance hall with adjoining cloakroom. Situated in the front elevation is the sitting room, a bright and airy room with oversized bay window and attractive open fireplace, whilst the dining room nestles centrally and boasts beautiful solid oak flooring. The well-presented kitchen resides in the back elevation, with a range of fitted base and eye level cream units, integrated appliances, Aga and enjoys splendid views over the rear grounds. The breakfast room area provides useful additional space with sliding doors out onto the sun terrace, whilst the adjoining family room offers a cosy area to snuggle up in during those cold Winter months.  

First Floor Accommodation

The first floor is accessible via a staircase from the entrance hall with the principal bedroom suite residing in the rear of the property, a supremely spacious, dual aspect room with luxury oversized en suite bathroom, dressing room, walk in wardrobe and French doors opening onto the balcony area, a glorious space to observe your equine companions and enjoys the views over the grounds. There are three remaining double bedrooms that are all serviced by the family bathroom.

Second Floor Accommodation

A wooden staircase curves up onto the second floor, with the landing providing access to the loft room, currently utilised as a home office, whilst on the other side of the landing a door leads to a storage room/ loft area, that could quite conceivably be converted into a further bedroom or en suite facility, if required (subject to the necessary consents).

Grounds & Equestrian Facilities

The property is approached via timber gates that seamlessly flow into a substantial tarmac driveway offering off street parking for numerous vehicles and a detached tandem garage. The property sits centrally within it grounds that extend to 0.72 acres (stls), predominantly laid to lawn with some wonderful mature flowers/ shrubs/ trees and sun terrace, whilst the equestrian facilities include a five stable block (or alternatively four and tack room) and a small manege. We understand that the current owners had three ponies in situ at one time.

Agents Notes

• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire providing additional useful information for those looking to make an offer on the property. Please request these details from the selling agent.
• Please note we understand that an application has been submitted to Epping District Council for a mixed use scheme comprising residential development (Use Class C3); reserved land for a primary school with associated playing fields (Use Class F1); mixed use development including retail, early years or community uses (Use Classes E and F2); associated green infrastructure, including public open space, formal and informal play and recreation areas. The proposal is opposite The Hawthorns and at the time of writing a decision is yet to be made. Planning reference EPF/2587/23.
• The private drainage/sewage system is likely to require updating with a modern system to comply with current legislation and this has been factored into the asking price.
• We understand that the outflow to the septic tank crosses a neighbouring property and our clients are currently in the process of having this re-routed.

Services

Oil Fired Central Heating.

Mains Water & Electric

Private Drainage 

Local Authority

 Epping district council.

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