5 bedroom detached house

This delightful detached period home, nestling in 1.72 acres in the historic village of Abridge, is full of character both inside and out. It backs onto countryside and was originally built as two cottages in 1890 but more recently converted into a five bedroom house. There is also a large stable block/outbuilding adjacent to a post and rail fenced paddock area so is ideal for those with an interest in horses or anyone who wants to develop ‘the good life.'

The house is set back from the road and approached via two pairs of impressive wrought iron gates providing an ‘in and out' facility that lead to a large block paved frontage where you can park a number of vehicles. With its high chimneystack, varied roof lines, attractive wood front door and leaded light casement windows the house has enormous kerb appeal from the moment you first see it.

Once inside you can begin to appreciate all the internal period features that give this property its special character. These include exposed wall and ceiling beams, fireplaces and panelled doors. At the same time the property has been beautifully updated and is immaculately presented with contemporary features such as inset ceiling lights and engineered oak flooring that flows through much of the ground floor.

The modern kitchen has a range of cream Shaker style units and hardwood worktops housing a selection of Neff appliances including a built in oven, steam oven and hob as well as a combi microwave, dishwasher and fridge. There is direct access to the dining room and the spacious utility room with an external door and additional appliances. In the elegant dual aspect sitting room there is a lovely open fire with a brick surround, multi-pane French doors to the garden and an arched recess. The dual aspect family room also has a delightful fireplace and makes a charming office/music room.

Upstairs there is a bathroom with a corner bath and separate shower as well as five bedrooms including two singles, two doubles with fitted cupboards and one with built in cupboards and fitted bedroom furniture, a dressing area, an en-suite wet room and eaves storage.

The rear garden includes a large terrace leading to a long lawn interspersed with mature trees and shrub borders as well as a central flower and shrub bed.

What the Owner says:
This is a gorgeous family house in a charming village surrounded by countryside, in a conservation area not that far from London. There are plenty of opportunities for developing the house if you want to turn the outbuildings into additional accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions being obtained.

The paddock is an ideal spot for creating a delightful small holding with the paddock area housing a variety of animals including sheep, chickens or even alpacas. There is also a regular bus service that takes you to the nearest station, such as Theydon Bois where you can get on the Central Line and be in the City within half an hour.

The village is full of medieval and historic buildings as it was an important stagecoach and river crossing point for many centuries and includes the Grade II Listed Blue Boar where you can enjoy a drink and a meal without having to take the car out. There is also a nearby good primary school, a modern village hall where a number of activities take place, a local golf and country club as well as a cricket club and plenty of places to go for country walks, cycling or horse riding in the nearby Epping Forest. Theydon Bois and Chigwell are not far away with their independent shops, high street stores, pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and beauty salons.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Hall
• Cloakroom
• Sitting Room: 20'5 x 17'5 (6.23m x 5.31m)
• Kitchen: 16'4 x 7'10 (4.98m x 2.39m)
• Utility Room: 12'9 x 4'10 (3.89m x 1.47m)
• Dining Room: 13'1 x 10'3 (3.99m x 3.13m)
• Family Room: 20'5 x 17'3 (6.23m x 5.26m)
• Landing
• Bedroom 1: 22'4 x 14'9 (6.81m x 4.50m)
• En-Suite Wet Room

• Dressing Area
• Bedroom 2: 14'2 x 9'5 (4.32m x 2.87m)
• Bedroom 3: 14'2 x 9'5 (4.32m x 2.87m)
• Bedroom 4: 8'7 x 7'3 (2.62m x 2.21m)
• Bedroom 5: 8'7 x 7'3 (2.62m x 2.21m)
• Bathroom
• Plot of 1.72 Acres
• Stables: 42'11 x 19'7 (13.09m x 5.97m)
• Driveway
• Rear Garden

 
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