5 bedroom detached house for sale

Rooms

Main Residence
The main residence sits proudly within the secluded plot and offers accommodation over two floors boasting over 3000 sqft of total living space and sleeping quarters.

Ground Floor Accommodation
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a spacious reception hall that immediately sets the tone for the impressive proportions throughout this exceptional home. Leading off the hallway is a ground floor WC, study, playroom, substantial sitting room, conservatory, a high-specification kitchen/diner, and a separate utility room. Each of the reception rooms offers generous dimensions, creating versatile and comfortable living spaces. The kitchen is particularly noteworthy, fitted with an extensive range of NEFF appliances and complemented by a central island unit, providing the perfect setting for both everyday family life and those who enjoy cooking and entertaining.

First Floor Accommodation
The staircase rises to the first floor, opening onto an impressive galleried landing. This versatile space offers excellent potential for a variety of uses, having previously been utilised by the current owners as both a home office and a TV room. Leading off the landing are four well-proportioned double bedrooms. Three of the bedrooms benefit from their own dressing room or designated dressing area, along with en-suite shower facilities. The fourth bedroom is served primarily by a separate family bathroom suite.

Gardens & Grounds
As previously highlighted, Oak House occupies a generous plot and enjoys a tucked-away position on the outskirts of Halstead. The gardens have been thoughtfully and meticulously landscaped, creating a variety of distinct areas to enjoy.
The pool house opens onto a sunny terrace and garden, providing an ideal setting for relaxation and entertaining, while the main residence principally overlooks and utilises the expansive garden to the right-hand side of the plot. This area features an orchard and a wildlife pond, attracting a diverse range of wildlife and adding to the overall sense of tranquillity. Overall, the grounds offer exceptional versatility, perfectly suited to an enthusiastic gardener, those who love to entertain, and families looking for space to grow and enjoy the outdoors.

Pool House
A true standout feature of Oak House is the impressive pool house, creating a private oasis positioned to the rear of the plot. This exceptional space enjoys its own terrace and is complemented by a sauna and hot tub (subject to negotiation), offering a wonderful area for relaxation and leisure. The pool house itself measures just under 2,000 sq. ft. and includes an entertainment room, WC, pump room, and a heated indoor swimming pool set within a striking vaulted space with bi-folding doors. This versatile building presents exciting potential and could, subject to the necessary planning consents, be reimagined as a stunning residential unit.

Former Treatment Room/Offices
A further outbuilding set to the left hand side of the plot is the former treatment rooms and B&B. Offering 1940sqft of space which is currently set up to offer a reception, two treatment rooms, a shower room, a WC, guest bedroom, studio, storage room and a triple garage.

Again, there is massive potential on offer here, as a prospective purchaser could look to keep this outbuilding as a commercial premises or even look to change/convert into another residential property or annexe.

To The Front Of The Home
To the front of the property there is a large shingle driveway which is privatised from Oak Road with tall hedging allowing for maximum privacy. The driveway provides ample off road parking and double gates lead to the rear and the triple garage.

The Location
The property is situated down a country Lane on the south side of Halstead, close to the Town centre. The market Town of Halstead is a popular area for visitors and tourists, being on the Essex/Suffolk border and positioned along the Colne Valley for scenic surrounding countryside. There are many quaint villages surrounding the Town, straddling both Counties and Stansted Airport is an approximate 30-minute drive from the property, as too is access for the M11.

Commercial Use
Oak House presents a wealth of opportunity, whether for continued residential use or for those looking to operate a successful business from home. The property lends itself particularly well to uses such as a spa, treatment rooms, or office space, offering remarkable versatility. The current owners also generate a strong additional income by letting the pool house to a swim school, providing a reliable monthly return.

Agents Use
Please note some of photos shown were taken prior to 2026 and some of the rooms décor may differ from what is shown.