"The Manor House, Abbess Roding, Ongar, Essex CM5 0PA"
It is with great pride that we are able to offer one of the finest Victorian Manor Houses we've seen. With 7663 square feet of accommodation The Manor House Abbess Roding is a beautiful example of Great British architecture. Abbess Roding truly is one of the best located villages in Essex and sits within a few minutes drive of Ongar. It is a nucleated village, containing the ancient St Edmunds church, The Manor House and the Village Hall. White Roding, and Dunmow, south-west to Little Laver, and east to Beauchamp Roding and the Ongar Road, This locality is within easy reach of Hatfield Heath with all its local shops, pubs and restaurants. The M11 is just eight miles away while Stansted International Airport is just ten miles away, and Chipping Ongar with its Supermarkets, boutique shops and further pubs and restaurants is only six miles away. Access to the M25 is just ten miles away, and Epping Under Ground Station approximately 12 miles. Bishops Stortford Sawbridgeworth and Harlow Mill mainline railway stations with regular services into London & Cambridge are both easily accessible.

Entrance And Driveway - Electric five bar gate to gravel driveway which opens out to the front of the house with parking for several vehicles

Entrance Lobby/Foyer - 2.26m x 1.22m,1.83m (7'5 x 4,6) - Hanging space for coats, shelve for hats and space for shoes boots etc. Further door to

Grand Reception Hall - 7.32m x 5.41m (24 x 17'9) - With feature open fireplace, magnificent switchback staircase with storage cupboard under, archway through to

Inner Hallway - 3.94m x 3.18m (12'11 x 10'5) - Door and stairs down to large multi-roomed cellar, stairs to first floor, door to southerly aspect

Downstairs Cloakroom - 2.77m x 1.37m (9'1 x 4'6) - Victorian suite comprising high flush w/c, pedestal wash hand basin

Sitting Room - 5.33m x 4.85m (17'6 x 15'11) - Feature Victorian open fireplace, built-in book shelving with cupboards under incorporating secret door through to the kitchen/breakfast room

Library/Study/Office - 5.61m x 5.18m (18'5 x 17) - Large built-in bookcase, feature fireplace, opening full width doors to drawing room enabling use of library and drawing room as a ballroom

Drawing Room - 4.60m x 4.88m,3.35m (15'1 x 16,11) - Feature open fireplace, beautiful bright and airy dual aspect room with French doors

Dining Room - 4.60m x 5.16m (15'1 x 16'11) - Door from reception hall into the dining room, feature open fireplace, further door to the inner hallway

Kitchen Breakfast Room - 6.96m x 5.13m (22'10 x 16'10) - Bright dual aspect kitchen comprising fully fitted luxury oak fitted cabinets with granite working surfaces, oil fired triple section Aga, separate built-in oven, hob and cooker hood, double bowl Butler style sink and plumbing for dishwasher, large walking parlour cupboard

Boiler Room - 4.90m x 2.90m (16'1 x 9'6) - Oil fired boiler, large areas of storage

Private Walled Courtyard - Amazing suntrap ideal for patio table and chairs

Cellar - Stairs down from the inner hall

Cellar Hallway - 3.99m x 3.25m (13'1 x 10'8) - Hand basin, door with stairs to the outside

Cellar Reception / Cinema Room - 5.18m x 4.95m (17' x 16'3) - Large room previously used as a cinema room

Cellar Store Room 0Ne - 3.76m x 2.46m (12'4 x 8'1) - Skylight window to front

Cellar Store Room Two - 3.76m x 2.21m (12'4 x 7'3) - Skylight window to front

Cellar Store Room Three - 3.76m x 2.46m (12'4 x 8'1) - Coal store room with chute from outside

Cellar Store Room Four - 3.51m x 2.16m (11'6 x 7'1) - Storage space

Galleried First Floor Landing - 7.49m x 3.30m (24'7 x 10'10) - With stairs to second floor

Master Bedroom - 5.82m x 5.31m (19'1 x 17'5) - Feature open fireplace, sash window to southerly aspect

Master Bedroom En-Suite Bathroom - 5.31m x 1.78m (17'5 x 5'10) - Luxury suite with step up whirlpool bath, vanity wash hand basin, split level w/c and bidet

Bedroom Two / Dressing Room - 5.79m x 5.31m (19 x 17'5) - Inter connecting door to Bedroom Three's En-Suite bathroom and further door to Master Bedroom. This room has been uniquely decorated by artist Helen Bourne and is signed MB 95. Full range of his & hers wardrobes

Bedroom Three - 5.69m x 4.85m (18'8 x 15'11) - Feature open fireplace, range of built-in wardrobes

Bedroom Three En-Suite - 2.46m x 5.36m (8'1 x 17'7) - Full suite comprising roll top bath with claw feet, double walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, split level w/c and built-in double cupboard

Bedroom Four - 5.79m x 5.31m (19 x 17'5) - Range of his & hers built-in wardrobes, feature open fireplace, door to

Bedroom Four En-Suite - 1.96m x 3.35m (6'5 x 11) - Suite comprising fully tiled bath/shower area, low level w/c, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under

Laundry / Utility Room - 3.20m x 1.98m (10'6 x 6'6) - Large butler sink, plumbing for automatic washing machine, range of base units

Luggage Room - 1.96m x 1.78m (6'5 x 5'10) - Storage cupboard

Galleried Second Floor Landing - Running 360 degrees around this bright landing with Impressive skylight above

Bedroom Five - 5.69m x 5.31m (18'8 x 17'5) - Feature Victorian open fireplace, built-in wardrobe, door to

Bedroom Five En-Suite - 4.39m x 1.98m (14'5 x 6'6) - Lovely suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal was hand basin, low level w/c, bidet

Bedroom Six - 5.84m x 5.28m (19'2 x 17'4) - Open fireplace and built-in wardrobe

Bedroom Six En-Suite - 1.98m x 4.29m (6'6 x 14'1) - Suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal was hand basin, low level w/c, bidet

Bedroom Seven - 5.23m x 4.29m (17'2 x 14'1) - Open fireplace and twin built-in wardrobes

Family Bathroom - 3.86m x 5.38m (12'8 x 17'8) - Full suite comprising roll top bath with claw feet, pedestal wash hand basin, split level w/c & bidet and built-in airing cupboard

Store Room - 2.72m x 2.44m (8'11 x 8 ) -

Pool House/Pavilion - 10.36m x 4.57m (34' x 15') - Comprising changing room, bathroom, kitchenette & pump room

Heated Swimming Pool - Very Economical Heat Exchange Heater System

Store Room/Old Stable - 6.17m x 1.96m (20'3 x 6'5) -