Langford

A Prestigious Grade II Listed Georgian residence, bursting with charm and character, set in circa 1.65 acres (stls) 

What we say at The Zoe Napier Group

This is a wonderful elegant Georgian home, steeped in history and boasting some wonderful period features. The property benefits from superb privacy as there are no immediate neighbours. Located in a popular Essex village the property benefits from a spectacular semi-rural setting and enjoys an instantly impressive approach via a 700 ft driveway. 

What the owners say

The property has been in our family for many years and we have had many happy family memories here but the time has come to Part Company and allow another family enjoy the wonderful grounds and surroundings. 

History & Background

A prestigious & distinguished Grade II Listed Georgian Residence, busting with charm and character, set in circa 1.65 acres (stls). The house was originally constructed in 1820, custom built for the dowager of the Bryon Estate

The extensive accommodation is based on two floors with two principal reception rooms, spacious kitchen/ breakfast room, utility room and full head height cellar on the ground floor. An elegant, cantilevered dogleg staircase with wreathed handrail, shaped tread ends and stick balusters leads up to the first floor which boasts master suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom, two/three remaining bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Setting & Location

Situated on the immediate outskirts of Maldon and located in the quaint Essex village of Langford, the property enjoys an enviable setting and is approached via an impressive long driveway. 

Immediate local amenities are available at Heybridge Village, and just over one mile away, the historic market town of Maldon offers an extensive range of amenities with a wide variety of shops, bars, restaurants, and supermarkets

The nearby City of Chelmsford also provides a wealth of excellent facilities and shopping choices and superb commuting links to London

There is golf available nearby at Maldon Golf Club, while you can find sailing at Saltcote Sailing Club. 

The A12 is easily accessible, providing access towards the M25 and London, while the nearest railway station is at Hatfield Peverel, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street 

Hatfield Peveral station 4.4 miles* North Fambridge Station 8.1 miles* Althorne Station 10.7 miles* Chelmsford Station 10.7 miles*London Stansted Airport 24 miles*

 

Ground Floor Accommodation

A splendid half glazed door with views to the driveway greet you at the front of the property, which in turn leads to the spacious entrance hall with elegant, cantilevered dogleg staircase with wreathed handrail, shaped tread ends and stick balusters. Ahead of the staircase is access to a downstairs cellar with full head height. 

To the left of the hallway the impressive triple aspect sitting room features glorious high ceilings, a listed marble surround original fireplace with log burner and impressive bay window to the side. 

Double doors lead through to the sunroom, which enjoys splendid views over the grounds. The dining room is to the rear of the property and benefits from a useful storage cupboard and open fireplace with timber surround (currently blocked). 

The kitchen/ breakfast room is a particularly good size, a bright room, with a range of base and eye level units with complementary work tops over, serving hatch to dining room, two ring electric hob, built-in oil-fired boiler Aga, plumbing for washing machine and dish washer, French doors to the garden and door leading to the utility room which has a small range of units,  butler sink and door to outside.

Accessible from the utility room is a shower room which is a three-piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and double shower enclosure. 

First Floor Accommodation

The upstairs accommodation consists of three/four bedrooms including master with ensuite and a family bathroom served by an impressive galleried landing with spectacular views to the front of the property. 

The master bedroom contains a range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, separate dressing room and en suite bathroom with four-piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin, corner panel enclosed bath with shower attachment over and bidet. 

Directly in front of the landing lies the second bedroom also with a range of fitted wardrobe cupboards. To the left of the landing is a door leading to a lovely dual aspect double bedroom with a further door leading to what can be a fourth bedroom or dressing room with shower enclosure and wash hand basin. 

Completing the upstairs accommodation is the three-piece suite family bathroom featuring a large shower enclosure with rain shower over (formerly a bath), WC and wash hand basin. 

Annexe

To the east of the main building lies a single story annexe, recently refurbished to an excellent standard. 

A stable door takes you through to a spacious open plan area which comprises fitted kitchen/ sitting/ dining room, with a range of units with work tops over, four ring hob with extractor and built in oven and stainless steel sink. 

An archway entrance leads through to a further sitting area with French doors to outside and  glorious views over the garden. To the right of the open plan area is a double bedroom and to the left is a separate cloakroom and family bathroom/ wet room with shower enclosure and wash hand basin. Steps leads up to a separate area which houses the panel enclosed bath. 

 

 

Grounds & Equestrian Facilities

An impressive long driveway leads up to a five bar gate which in turn provides access to the large shingle driveway, providing ample off street parking for several vehicles. There is access from the drive to a triple cart lodge with attached workshop/ tack room to the side. To the west of the house sits the brick built stable wing with two stables, a carriage house and groom's room. We believe there is potential to convert this wing of the property into further accommodation if required and subject to the necessary consents. 

Side access leads to the rear formal grounds which are well screened from the road, extending to 1.66 acres (stls), South facing and with large patio area, tack room, feed room and hay shed. There are a plethora of mature trees and shrubs as well as a further gated access to the rear, leading to Elm’s Farm Park nature reserve providing scenic walks along the River Blackwater.

Agents Notes

• Our clients have completed the seller’s questionnaire which is available to prospective purchasers on request.
• Maldon Council – Tax Band H
• The property is on private drainage with a septic tank that has not been surveyed to comply with new regulations came into force in January 2020.

 

Services

Mains water

Mains electricity

Oil fired central heating

Private Septic Tank

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EPC rating: Exempt. Tenure: Freehold,