Bassetts Lane, Willingale, Ongar, Essex

Completely redesigned and refurbished throughout, is this detached contemporary home offering light filled open plan accommodation with stunning views over its gardens, grounds and open countryside beyond. With over 2600sq.ft of floor space, The Elms is a unique architecturally designed country home with a separate home office and studio with wine cellar and shower room, set amidst open countryside on the outskirts of the sought after village of Willingale.

Internally, a fully vaulted glass-fronted entrance hall with feature staircase and built-in shelving gives access to the reception rooms; a sitting room, downstairs WC and most notably is the open-plan kitchen/family room with full height glazed doors opening out onto the rear terrace and gardens beyond. There is a beautifully designed kitchen with track lighting and a large central island finished with a unique marble top, along with a vast area for a dining table and sofas so that guests can be entertained. In addition is a separate walk-in pantry, utility/laundry room and versatile cloakroom with a door leading outside. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and air conditioning to kitchen/family room. To the first floor are three sizeable bedrooms and a family bathroom; the air-conditioned principal suite also features an en suite bathroom.

In addition to the main house are two air-conditioned detached outbuildings. One, is currently utilised as a home office, whilst the other is a spacious and light-filled studio/garden room fitted with shower room and bar area which has a multitude of potential uses such as party barn, gym or as an annexe. Of particular note is the impressive spiral wine cellar with glass hatch that can hold up to 1000 bottles.

General
Local Authority: Epping Forest
Services: Oil-fired central heating. Klargester treatment plant private drainage which we understand does comply with the relevant regulations. All other mains services are connected. Ultra fast broadband.
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold

There are a number of further storage sheds, one of which is currently used as a pottery studio. The property enjoys an extensive garden which is largely laid to lawn, planting raised beds ideal for growing vegetables and a small orchard in the paddock. The total plot measures over 1.23 acres with much of this being lawn or meadow land. The entertaining area surrounds the back and side of the property with raised terrace linking to the family room making this the ideal spot for indoor-outdoor entertaining. To the front is a large gravel driveway with an electric car charging point and capable of holding multiple vehicles.

About 1.23 acres

Located just to the south of the village of Willingale the property enjoys a semi-rural position. For the commuter Shenfield station lies to the south and offers an excellent rail connection to London’s Liverpool Street with fast and frequent service and an average journey time of 25 minutes. For the motorist the property lies within easy reach of the A414 linking to Junction 7 of the M11 to the west which in turn connects to the M25 at Junction 27. The City of Chelmsford to the east offers some of the most outstanding schools within the county, including the two grammar schools, New Hall and a good selection of state schools. In addition the charming market town of Ongar to the south caters for a broad range of everyday amenities and has a range of restaurants, public houses and independent shops.

Ongar 5 miles, Epping station 7.5 miles, Shenfield station 12.5 miles, Chelmsford 12.8 miles, Central London 40 miles