4 bedroom detached house for sale

This classical Grade II Listed former Hunting Lodge c.17th Century, is nestled within 1.6 acres of beautiful grounds and offers period charm, heritage and country living. Located just 5 miles from Shenfield station offering Elizabeth Line services into central London and directly to Heathrow Airport.

Set behind two gated entrances, the property is approached by a sweeping driveway and beautiful Coach House, in keeping with the house itself, with garaging and an additional detached Cart Lodge. The main residence offers four double bedrooms with a principal en-suite and spacious reception rooms showcasing a wealth of period features.

Step inside into a beautiful entrance hall, a fitting welcome into this historic home with original features including exposed beams and leaded light windows. The heart of the home is the central main reception room with an Inglenook fireplace with Bressumar beam and woodburning stove, ideal for winter evenings with family and friends. There is a formal dining room offering views over the grounds. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room features an original black stove and hand-crafted white oak units featuring a range of built-in appliances including a Miele coffee machine, microwave and a Rangemaster cooker with French doors opening out to the sun terrace, perfect for outside entertaining and relaxation. There is also a snug/home office, a generous utility/boot room and a cloakroom.

To the first floor the principal bedroom is a serene retreat with exposed brickwork, built-in wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite with vanity wash basins. Three further bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower. All the bedrooms offers wonderful far reaching views over surrounding countryside.

The grounds at Barfield Farm extend to approx. 1.6 acres with mature trees, manicured lawns and hedging framing the views over surrounding open countryside. A sun-soaked terrace leads to the secluded swimming pool and, beyond, a floodlit tennis court, a football pitch and purpose-designed children’s play area with safety padding and artificial grass. One of the property’s most charming features is the natural self-filling pond, sheltered by a willow tree, a peaceful haven for local wildlife and visiting birds.

The detached Coach House and Cart Lodge offer versatility, being perfect for guest accommodation, being self-contained with a shower room. Alternatively this area could be used as a Home Office, a home Gym or just for storage. Within the gardens there is also a summerhouse and pump room which also provides garden storage.

Property Information: Sonos surround system, gas central heating, underfloor heating, mains drainage and we understand Planning consent for a double-storey extension was previously granted by Brentwood Borough Council (now lapsed).

This semi-rural location offers the best of both worlds, with open countryside on your doorstep, village amenities in Doddinghurst itself or nearby Blackmore and Ingatestone, each very sought-after villages, with a rail station at Ingatestone. Next stop is Shenfield station where fast services run into London Liverpool Street, or the Elizabeth Line which can take you directly to Heathrow Airport. The area is also well-served by local schooling, including the Anglo European School (international), the Brentwood School and Grammar Schools in Chelmsford City Centre.