Part of our Signature collection, this extensively restored Grade l Listed former manor house is discreetly positioned on the fringes of this desirable North West Essex village occupying garden and grounds of around 2 acres.

Porters Manor Farm is understood to have originally dated back to the 14th century with alterations in the 16th century and offering a wealth of original medieval features exceptional to anywhere else in Essex. The house occupies gardens of around 0.5 of an acre and includes a Grade II Listed Granary and a modern double bay cart lodge. There is a paddock of around 1.5 acres to the rear of the main house offering an ideal space for those with equestrian facilities.

The property is entered from the front into an impressive part vaulted reception hall with exposed timbers and quarry tiled floor. The 'L' shaped room provides a comfortable reception space with a glazed dividing wall opening to an oak framed staircase.

To the side of the house is a bespoke split level kitchen/breakfast room which is equipped with a range of base level units and work surfaces. To the rear is a service room leading to a spacious cloakroom which can also be accessed from the hall.

The dining room is positioned to the middle of the house and is a charming room with a large redbrick inglenook fireplace. Beyond is an equally well-proportioned triple aspect sitting room benefitting from a further fireplace.

There are two independent staircases rising to the first floor. One serving the main landing, the other leading to the master bedroom. There is a family bathroom equipped with a modern white suite with bedroom two offering a luxury en-suite bathroom which links through to a small landing serving the impressive master bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers.

The detached Granary is located to the south of the property, requiring improvement and offering an ideal opportunity to be utilised for a variety of different uses.

Outside

The property is approached over a gated sweeping drive which runs past the front of the house to a detached oak framed double bay cart lodge with adjoining storage shed. To the rear of the house and extending from the inner hall and kitchen/breakfast room is a semi-circular terrace with the remainder of the garden laid to lawn, interspersed with trees and shrubs. To the rear corner of the house is a brick built granary with slate roof, currently being used as a store. The granary is Grade II listed and understood to be 18th century in origin. Lying to the rear of the main house is a paddock of around 1.5 acres offering equestrian potential.


Location

The property is located on the outskirts of the desirable and hugely charming village of High Roding, in North West Essex. The property is set back from a private lane with panoramic farmland views and conveniently situated for the B184. High Roding is near Great Canfield, between Leaden Roding and Dunmow. The village is an historical Essex farming village with mostly mixed residential homes, featuring a picturesque street which comprises many historical and listed buildings; then surrounded by open countryside. There is a strong community network within High Roding, much centred around The Black Lion Inn. The village is well placed, located approximately 3.9 miles to the south west of Dunmow and just 6.5 miles from Stansted Airport. The towns of Bishops Stortford and Chelmsford are each approximately 12 miles away for main railway stations for the City. For schooling, the nearest primary school is 2 miles away in Leaden Roding and senior education at Dunmow.

Directions

The property is located on the outskirts of High Roding. SatNav. CM6 1NX. For full directions please contact a member of the sales team on[use Contact Agent Button].

Important Information

Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Oil fired heating and private drainage.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - G
Due to the property being Grade l Listed an EPC is not required.

Agents note

The property has been restored and is now in the process of finalising the relevant approvals for the undertaken work through Uttlesford District Council under application number UTT/22/2313/DOC. Further details can be found on Uttlesford District Councils planning portal website.
The photographs were taken in 2020.