6 bedroom detached house for sale

An elegant and beautifully designed country house set within the highly sought-after village of Fryerning, near Ingatestone, renowned for its ancient woodland and excellent transport links to London.

Set in approximately 6.3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Blanket Hall provides around 9,250 sq. ft. of exceptional living and leisure accommodation, including a striking indoor swimming pool and leisure complex.

The property is surrounded by lush gardens and further benefits from a tennis court and extensive garaging, offering an outstanding lifestyle for the discerning family. Renowned local schooling and convenient rail connections to central London, including the Elizabeth Line from Shenfield, further enhance the appeal of this exclusive and highly desirable location.

A gated entrance leads to an expansive sweeping driveway, providing access to integral garaging which in turn connects seamlessly to the leisure complex. The house is entered via a magnificent reception hall, centred around a striking balustraded staircase, setting the tone for the generous scale and elegance found throughout the ground floor.

There is an abundance of living and entertaining space, comprising four principal reception rooms including an impressive 32ft drawing room, formal dining room, sitting room and a well-appointed study. These rooms are enhanced by high ceilings and full-height sash windows, creating light-filled and beautifully proportioned interiors.

At the heart of the home lies a bespoke Mark Wilkinson kitchen, showcased within a superb kitchen/breakfast/family room. The design incorporates a central island, integrated appliances, an AGA and air conditioning, complemented by a larder, cloakroom/WC and a practical utility area.

Beyond, the leisure complex is truly outstanding in both design and luxury, featuring a spectacular indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi and bespoke Bar area, all overlooked by a games room and gym, creating an exceptional space for both relaxation and recreation and, of course, overlooking with beautiful sun terraces.

The first floor provides a collection of beautifully appointed bedroom suites, three of which benefit from air conditioning. Four bedrooms feature private en-suite bathrooms, all luxuriously finished, while two further bedrooms are served by a high-quality private shower room.

In addition, an extensive attic space, accessed via a staircase, offers generous storage and the potential for further usable or utility space, adding flexibility to this impressive family home.

The high-spec features include Sonos surround sound system, three-phase electric, electric car charging point and CCTV.

The highly sought-after village of Fryerning lies just outside Ingatestone, which offers a mainline railway station providing direct services into London Liverpool Street, together with the renowned Anglo European School. Fryerning itself is characterised by ancient woodland and rolling farmland, offering some of the most picturesque walking routes in the area.

The village benefits from two highly regarded pubs and restaurants, The Viper and The Cricketers, both of which are within comfortable walking distance. Fryerning is also ideally positioned for access to an excellent selection of state and private schools, including Anglo European, Brentwood School, St Martin’s, King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls, New Hall and Felsted, making it an outstanding location for families.

Council Tax Band H.

EPC Rating C.