7 bedroom detached house for sale

A very substantial and impeccably presented seven bedroom/seven bathroom family home situated on a large plot in the ever desirable turning of Mill Hill, in Old Shenfield. This very unique property extends to 5,798 square feet of internal accommodation comprising four reception rooms of impressive proportions on a rarely found centrally located plot of 0.641 acre. The house is ideally located within short walking distance of both Shenfield mainline railway station/Crossrail terminus and Brentwood School.

The house has a frontage to Mill Hill of 130' and is accessed via three sets of electronically operated wrought iron gates. These open to an extensive shingle driveway, much of which is screened from the turning by a mature array of shrubs, plants and trees which all serve to provide a high degree of privacy. The driveway provides extensive off street parking and leads to the integrated and also detached garaging which accommodates four large vehicles.

From beneath an arched brick entrance a solid oak front door opens to the bright and spacious reception hall with a feature oak flooring fitted throughout. From here a door opens to a most practical cloaks area and this has been fitted with a feature marble Victorian style tiled floor that extends to a luxuriously appointed ground floor W.C with complementing Victorian style sanitaryware and marble brick wall tiling. The dual aspect sitting room is of an ideal size for formal entertaining and has French doors that open to the southerly elevation of the house. From here, double doors open to the drawing room which also has French doors to the southerly elevation, in addition to bi-folding doors that provide panoramic views of the well tended surrounding gardens.

The kitchen/breakfast room has been superbly appointed and is fitted with a fine quality range of light coloured and contrasting walnut units, complemented by black granite worktops. Comprising high end appliances, the kitchen incorporates an informal dining area capable of seating 8 people and this provides a perfect solution to modern family life. Light is drawn from windows to the rear and side elevations with attractive views of the surrounding grounds and a door opens to a very good size utility room, which makes an excellent companion to the kitchen. Situated conveniently adjacent is a formal dining room with French doors that open to the garden sun terrace, perfect for dinner parties and special occasions. This is all complemented by an integrated B&O and Sonos audio systems.

The reception accommodation is very generous and this also includes a games room, which presently features a pool table, though could serve to provide a variety of uses, depending upon buyer preferences.

Upstairs, there are seven very substantial bedrooms, each of which is served by seven tastefully appointed bath/shower rooms. The first floor landing is illuminated by a Juliette style balcony that faces the front elevation. Bedroom seven currently serves as a home office, though could quite comfortably accommodate a double bed, if required. In fact, this bedroom has a door that opens to a south facing balcony that overlooks the grounds which incorporate a putting green and then Mill Hill beyond.

The entire second floor of the house comprises the primary suite. This has been beautifully appointed and comprises an extensive bedroom area, dressing room, two walk-in wardrobes and a most luxurious en-suite bathroom that also contains a sauna. Air conditioning adds to the comfort of these areas.

Externally and as previously mentioned, this desirable property is situated on an extensive 0.641 acre plot, which is rarely found so close to Shenfield Station and Crossrail terminus. The rear garden measures approximately 130' in both depth and width. The gardens are principally laid to a well tended lawn and bordered on all boundaries by a varied and interesting assortment of mature shrubs, plants and trees which enable a very high degree of privacy and seclusion. Across the rear of the house is a large garden terrace, ideally suited to outside entertaining and summer barbecues. A pond and putting green are attractive features. An outbuilding presently provides additional garaging, meaning that four large cars can be garaged, though it is worth noting that this building could serve a multitude of purposes, such as a home gymnasium, office space or hobbies room, to name a few.