King Street, High Ongar

GUIDE PRICE: £1,350,000 - £1,400,000

This period family home, brimming with character features, is situated in a picturesque rural location with expansive countryside views. Conveniently located near Ingatestone, Brentwood, and Shenfield mainline rail stations, it offers easy access to London. The property comprises four double bedrooms, two en-suites, and three reception rooms, including a bespoke wooden orangery.

The plot extends to approximately one acre, featuring well-maintained gardens, a detached garage with a versatile additional space that can serve as a games room, guest lodge, or study. This home showcases exposed timbers, brickwork, and flagstone floors throughout.

The breakfast room, with its exposed beams and flagstone floors, centres around a brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove, opening onto the kitchen, featuring cream wood-panelled units, black granite work surfaces, integrated appliances, and garden views. The orangery, constructed of painted timber with a pitched roof, has two sets of French doors opening onto the terrace. The lounge/dining room offers dual aspects, direct access to the patio, and an inglenook fireplace with a log burner. The utility room with a stable-style door, with space for a washing machine, a wall-mounted wash hand basin and WC has a double-glazed sash window, oak flooring, and a ladder-style heated towel rail . The lounge/dining room offers dual aspects, direct access to the patio, and an inglenook fireplace with a log burner.

Ascending to the first floor, the master bedroom, with dual aspects, includes fitted wardrobes and sash-style windows with shutters. The en-suite wet room features underfloor heating, a walk-in shower, and a wall-mounted wash hand basin. The second bedroom has views to the rear and an en-suite shower room. The remaining two bedrooms share a family bathroom.

The detached garage includes electric roll-over doors, while the games room/guest lodge, currently a home cinema and studio apartment, features a high-gloss kitchen and a three-piece suite shower room. The loft room, currently a study, could serve as a guest bedroom with a balcony offering superb views.

Outside, the beautifully kept gardens include outbuildings such as a summer house, garden shed, and greenhouse. A large, paved terrace offers excellent outdoor entertaining space. The extensive shingle driveway provides ample parking, accessed via electronically controlled gates.

Council Tax Band - G