8 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Principal bedroom suite
- 7 further bedrooms
- 4 reception rooms
- An elegant Elizabethan property
- Swimming pool and squash court
- Paddocks, cottage and stable block
- Panoramic views over formal gardens
- EPC Rating = F
Description
Berden Hall is an elegant Elizabethan property dating back to the 1580s. Set within its own mature, secluded grounds, this remarkable home blends historic charm with modern luxury. Berden Hall has been thoughtfully updated by its current owner, ensuring every corner is meticulously designed while preserving the grandeur of its heritage.
The ground floor welcomes you with a central reception hall that showcases a breath-taking Tudor oak staircase with ornately carved balustrades, leading up to a full-height mullioned window that bathes the space in natural light. The home offers three exquisite reception rooms, including a drawing room, dining room, and sitting room, all boasting mullioned windows on two sides and each featuring unique, impressive fireplaces. The spacious kitchen blends old-world charm with modern functionality, complete with bespoke cabinets, built-in appliances, and a signature Aga nestled within an old brick fireplace. For convenience, the kitchen leads to a pantry, a rear lobby with a second staircase, and a fully equipped utility room. A study off the sitting room provides access to the stunning contemporary glass link, connecting to a luxurious indoor swimming pool with an attached orangery, offering panoramic views over the formal gardens, pond, and lake.
The first floor comprises the principal bedroom with an en-suite and two dressing rooms, three additional double bedrooms, and two further bathrooms. The versatile second floor offers the possibility of five bedrooms and two bathrooms or can be reconfigured to provide a private two-bedroom staff flat.
Outside, Berden Hall's grounds are as captivating as the home itself. Two gravel driveways sweep up to a turning circle at the front of the property, with the home sitting gracefully at the heart of its well-tended lawns and woodlands. To the south, a serene lake and pond are framed by decking and terracing, creating a peaceful retreat. To the west, paddocks are accessed through a five-bar gate, while the northern aspect reveals a charming one-bedroom cottage, a stable block, and outbuildings, including a former squash court. This idyllic property offers complete privacy thanks to the lush, mature landscaping.
Location
Located in the desirable village of Berden, North Essex, Berden Hall combines rural tranquility with excellent access to amenities. The nearby villages of Clavering and Newport provide schooling, pubs, and shopping, while Saffron Walden and Bishop's Stortford offer a broader range of services, including rail connections to London and access to the M11 motorway. Stansted Airport is just 10.6 miles away, making this an ideal retreat with superb connectivity.
Berden Hall offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history while enjoying modern luxury, all within an exquisite countryside setting.
Square Footage: 12,686 sq ft
Acreage: 16.84 Acres
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